Exceptional Opportunity: Two City Lots for the Price of One! Home has been recently remodeled from tearing all the way down to the studs! New electrical, plumbing, flooring, trim, kitchen, bathroom, windows, light fixtures, HVAC system, roof, etc… Everything within 5 years or less! Large unfinished basement, providing ample storage space! Oversized garage with work space-larger than a typical 2 size garage. Be sure to tour the fully fenced backyard, which is notably large and provides ample outdoor space for recreation, relaxation, or entertainment. The yard stands out as a key feature of the property. Obviously, the home is in a Prime location to all your conveniences! For clarity and convenience, taxes and acreage figures have been adjusted in this listing to reflect the combined total for both properties for the listing.
Sold for $217,500
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$217,500
118 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
876sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.86 Acres Lot
$217,500 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$1,293 Estimated rent
Home value
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Large unfinished basementFully fenced backyardOversized garageAmple storage space
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Listed by:
Shelly Smith 515-453-6181,
Iowa Realty South
Bought with:
Montanaro, Rich
The American Real Estate Co.
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 730205
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 876
- Total interior livable area: 876 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.86 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01004520000000 010045100000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,640
- Date on market: 11/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Sold | $217,500-3.3%$248/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #730205 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000$257/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730205 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000+13.1%$257/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730205 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Listing removed | $199,000$227/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #711216 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Price change | $199,000-15.3%$227/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #711216 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2025 | Price change | $235,000-18.8%$268/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #711216 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2024 | Price change | $289,500-2.2%$330/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703988 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Price change | $295,900-3%$338/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703988 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $305,000+288.5%$348/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703988 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2018 | Sold | $78,500-12.7%$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2012 | Listing removed | $89,900$103/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #384752 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2011 | Listed for sale | $89,900$103/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #384752 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,622 +2.4% | $135,000 +12% |
| 2024 | $1,584 +13.3% | $120,500 |
| 2023 | $1,398 +0.9% | $120,500 +76.7% |
| 2022 | $1,386 -30.1% | $68,200 |
| 2021 | $1,984 -13.1% | $68,200 -22.6% |
| 2020 | $2,284 +25.6% | $88,100 |
| 2019 | $1,818 +1.5% | $88,100 +11% |
| 2018 | $1,792 | $79,400 |
| 2017 | $1,792 +14.6% | $79,400 +11.2% |
| 2016 | $1,564 | $71,400 |
| 2015 | $1,564 +4.7% | $71,400 +1% |
| 2014 | $1,494 | $70,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $70,700 -3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $73,400 -3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $75,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $75,800 +0.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $75,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $75,400 +10.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $68,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $68,300 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,090 +14% |
| 2002 | -- | $54,460 |
| 2001 | -- | $54,460 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50315
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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