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Sold for $109,500
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    520 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    1beds
    600sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1961
    6,926 Square Feet Lot
    $109,600 Zestimate®
    $183/sqft
    $1,029 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $109,600

    $103,000 - $117,000

    $1,029/mo

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    What's special

    Utility roomReplacement windowsLight fixturesEntry doorsStorm doorsElectrical panelGreat layout
    COMPLETE TEAR-OFF AND NEW PAPER, BOOTS, BOARDS + SHINGLES 4/7/25! Welcome to a very UPDATED, TURN-KEY South Side home ready for its new owner! TONS of NEW! NEW….LVP, paint inside & out, electrical panel, light fixtures, kitchen counter/sink/garbage disposal, bathroom new shower/toilet/vanity, storm doors, entry doors, Front to back, side to side, TONS of NEW! Upon entry, immediately you will notice a great layout with nice use of the space. The entry living room also has room for a dining room table. Onto the ¾ bathroom and down the hall to the bedroom. Back off the kitchen is the utility room that also doubles as a mudroom/laundry room. Multiple replacement windows. No carpet to vacuum! 10 x 12 shed is a pleasant surprise in the backyard with lots of room for storage. All the updates have been done so you don’t have to do the work! Place a call to your favorite agent TODAY as homes at this price point normally don’t last! For sale only! Not available for rent!

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    Listed by:

    Michael Volquardsen (515)494-5733,

    Local Realty Company

    Bought with:

    Fjelland, Staci

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714423MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Stove
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Dining Area
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 600
    • Total interior livable area: 600 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 6,926 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 48 x 144
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12006571000000
    • Zoning: N5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cement Siding
    • Foundation: Poured, Slab
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1961

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $183/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $78,700
    • Annual tax amount: $1,948
    • Date on market: 3/29/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 65 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/1/2025Sold$109,500-7.9%$183/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    6/3/2025Pending sale$118,900$198/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    5/27/2025Price change$118,900-0.5%$198/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    5/22/2025Price change$119,500-0.3%$199/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    5/16/2025Price change$119,900-2.4%$200/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    5/12/2025Price change$122,900-1.6%$205/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    5/6/2025Price change$124,900-2.3%$208/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    5/2/2025Price change$127,900-0.8%$213/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    4/25/2025Price change$128,900-0.8%$215/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    4/18/2025Price change$129,900-2.3%$217/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    4/11/2025Price change$132,900-0.7%$222/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    4/4/2025Price change$133,900-0.7%$223/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    3/29/2025Listed for sale$134,900+670.9%$225/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #714423 Report a problem
    3/21/2025Listing removed$995$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    2/26/2025Price change$995-2.9%$2/sqft
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    2/6/2025Listed for rent$1,025$2/sqft
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    12/9/2024Sold$17,500-66.9%$29/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/3/2016Sold$52,900-3.6%$88/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #511537 Report a problem
    4/28/2016Listed for sale$54,900$92/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Ankeny Metro #511537 Report a problem
    3/2/2016Listing removed$54,900$92/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Ankeny Metro #511537 Report a problem
    2/12/2016Listed for sale$54,900$92/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #511537 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,695 +54.7%$78,700 -20.5%
    2024$1,742 +2.5%$99,000
    2023$1,700 +1%$99,000 +22.2%
    2022$1,684 -0.6%$81,000
    2021$1,694 -3.4%$81,000 +5.9%
    2020$1,754 +10.9%$76,500
    2019$1,582 +1.3%$76,500 +13.5%
    2018$1,562 $67,400
    2017$1,562 -1.6%$67,400 +11.8%
    2016$1,588 $60,300
    2015$1,588 +7.3%$60,300 +4.3%
    2014$1,480 $57,800
    2013-- $57,800 -0.2%
    2012-- $57,900
    2011-- $57,900 -9.4%
    2010-- $63,900
    2009-- $63,900 +13.3%
    2008-- $56,400
    2007-- $56,400 +20.5%
    2006-- $46,800
    2005-- $46,800 +12.5%
    2003-- $41,610 +11.3%
    2002-- $37,400
    2001-- $37,400
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Watrous Heights

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    • 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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