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Watrous South Housing Market Report July 2025•Polk County, Iowa

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Housing Prices in Watrous South, IA

How much do homes in Watrous South, IA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Watrous South, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Watrous South is a Seller's Market

Difference Since July 2024

Since last year, Watrous South has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

Watrous South is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$200,000$190/SqFt
-$15,695
-7.3%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Watrous South have sold for 7.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Watrous South was $200,000 in July 2025, down 7.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $190.

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Fort Des Moines
+7.3%
Gray's Lake
+5.5%
Watrous South
-7.3%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsJul 2024Jul 2025Change YoY
1$65K$120K
+84.6%
2$165K$175K
+6.1%
3$225K$210K
-6.7%
4$241.9K$241.5K
-0.2%
5$249.9K$277.3K
+11.0%

Summary: Watrous South housing price by bedroom type for July 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +84.6%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +6.1%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -6.7%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -0.2%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +11.0%.

How does Watrous South, IA compare with other places?

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Watrous South, IA

Housing supply in Watrous South, IA

How many homes are available in Watrous South, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
32Last MonthJul 2025
332 months agoJun 2025
-3.0 %
Change MoMJun – Jul

Summary: The Watrous South real estate market had 32 homes for sale in Jul 2025, a 3.0 % decrease compared to Jun 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
9Last MonthJul 2025
92 months agoJun 2025
0.0 %
Change MoMJun – Jul

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsJun 2025Jul 2025Change MoM
121
-50.0%
296
-33.3%
31416
+14.3%
478
+14.3%
511
0.0%

Summary: Watrous South housing inventory by bedroom type for July 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -50.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -33.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +14.3%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +14.3%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Watrous South, IA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price2 Homes

At Asking Price1 Home

Under Asking Price6 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Watrous South, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 9 homes were sold or pending in Watrous South in July 2025, the same as the previous month. Of the 9 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 11% were sold at asking, and and 22% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Watrous South, IA

How long does it take to sell a home in Watrous South, IA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days5 Homes

30 – 90 Days2 Homes

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Watrous South are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During July 2025, 9 homes were sold in Watrous South; 56% of homes were sold within 30 days, 22% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 22% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
42 DaysThis YearJul 2025
41 Days1 year agoJul 2024
+3.5 %
Change YoYJul 2024 – Jul 2025

Summary: Homes in Watrous South had an average listing age of 42 days in Jul 2025, up by 3.5% compared to the previous year.

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MLS Disclaimers and Copyright

Based on information from Des Moines MLS, for the period 08/01/2023 - 08/01/2025

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange of the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2025 Des Moines Area Association of Realtors. All Rights Reserved
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
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