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Sold for $109,500
$109,500
520 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
1beds
600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
6,926.04 Square Feet Lot
$108,600 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$958 Estimated rent
Home value
$108,600
$102,000 - $115,000
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Utility roomReplacement windowsLight fixturesEntry doorsStorm doorsElectrical panelGreat layout
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Listed by:
Michael Volquardsen (515)494-5733,
Local Realty Company
Bought with:
Fjelland, Staci
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714423
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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 sqft
- 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 & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $109,500-7.9%$183/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Pending sale | $118,900$198/sqft |
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| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $118,900-0.5%$198/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Price change | $119,500-0.3%$199/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Price change | $119,900-2.4%$200/sqft |
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| 5/12/2025 | Price change | $122,900-1.6%$205/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Price change | $124,900-2.3%$208/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Price change | $127,900-0.8%$213/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Price change | $128,900-0.8%$215/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Price change | $129,900-2.3%$217/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Price change | $132,900-0.7%$222/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Price change | $133,900-0.7%$223/sqft |
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| 3/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $134,900+670.9%$225/sqft |
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| 3/21/2025 | Listing removed | $995$2/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Price change | $995-2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 2/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,025$2/sqft |
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| 12/9/2024 | Sold | $17,500-66.9%$29/sqft |
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| 6/3/2016 | Sold | $52,900-3.6%$88/sqft |
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| 4/28/2016 | Listed for sale | $54,900$92/sqft |
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| 3/2/2016 | Listing removed | $54,900$92/sqft |
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| 2/12/2016 | Listed for sale | $54,900$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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