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  • $299,800

    1706 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    2baths
    1,553sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1955
    0.35 Acres Lot
    $299,800 Zestimate®
    $193/sqft
    $1,956 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $299,800

    $285,000 - $315,000

    $1,956/mo

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    What's special

    This southside gem is waiting for you....New appliances, new HVAC, Remodeled kitchen and bath, new flooring & paint. Metal siding, newer windows and roof. Really move in ready. The great room sized master bedroom has a regular two sliding door closet AND a large walk in closet with built in drawers. Fantastic outdoor living on two decks, a 3 season room with new sliding doors & screens and a large flat yard. And wowza!! A completely enclosed gazebo with electricity, perfect for your hot tub, kids (out-of-the-house) play area, garden shed, or garage band practice room without giving up the garage. Make of it what best fits your needs. There's an additional large shed between the back of the garage and the gazebo. Two car garage and a finished rec room in the lower level with new carpet and lots of closet space. Washer/dryer stay and there are hookups on the 1st floor to move them upstairs.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Fireplace Screen, Fireplace Equipment, Cable TV, Carpeting, Smoke Detector, Vinyl, Tile, Drapes/Curtains
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,553 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 0.35 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12006064000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1955

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Central
    • Basement Desc: Partial Finished
    • Family Room: Rec. Room
    • Interior Features: Fireplace Screen, Fireplace Equipment, Cable TV, Carpeting, Smoke Detector, Vinyl, Tile, Drapes/Curtains
    • MLS: Des Moines
    • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
    • Foundation: Poured
    • Heat: Gas Forced Air
    • Heat Source: Natural
    • Property Sub Type: Residential
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    • Lot Shape: Regular
    • Sewer: City
    • Style: Ranch
    • Water: City
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Other Rooms: See Remarks, 3 Season
    • Exterior: Metal Siding
    • Sellers Request: 0
    • Last Change Type: Pending
    • Geocode Source: PxPoint
    • Parcel Number: 12006064000000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/2/2019Sold$214,900$138/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #584822 Report a problem
    6/24/2019Pending sale$214,900$138/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #584822 Report a problem
    6/14/2019Listed for sale$214,900+34.3%$138/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #584822 Report a problem
    6/3/2016Sold$160,000+0.1%$103/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #516298 Report a problem
    5/3/2016Pending sale$159,900$103/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #516298 Report a problem
    4/28/2016Listed for sale$159,900$103/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #516298 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,884 +2.1%$282,200 +11.3%
    2024$4,782 +3.4%$253,500
    2023$4,626 +0.8%$253,500 +23.5%
    2022$4,590 +0.3%$205,200
    2021$4,574 -3.6%$205,200 +6.9%
    2020$4,746 +3.3%$191,900
    2019$4,596 +1.1%$191,900 +6.9%
    2018$4,544 $179,500
    2017$4,544 +16.9%$179,500 +12.5%
    2016$3,886 $159,500
    2015$3,886 +9.8%$159,500 +5.9%
    2014$3,540 $150,600
    2013-- $150,600 -0.2%
    2012-- $150,900
    2011-- $150,900 -3.1%
    2010-- $155,800
    2009-- $155,800 -2.4%
    2008-- $159,600
    2007-- $159,600 +2.6%
    2006-- $155,500
    2005-- $155,500 +10.1%
    2003-- $141,220 +8.2%
    2002-- $130,530
    2001-- $130,530

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    Neighborhood: Watrous South

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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