This beautiful, nearly one-acre lot offers endless possibilities! Whether you're dreaming of a custom-built home, a spacious yard for outdoor living, or room to grow, this property gives you the space and freedom to create exactly what you want. It's the buyer's responsibility to contact the city for building requirements.
Lot/land
$59,000
705 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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0.84Acres
Unimproved Land
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0.84 Acres Lot
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$-- HOA
What's special
Nearly one-acre lot
- 59 days |
- 119 |
- 9 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Velazquez Sanchez (515)556-4931,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740919
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.84 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12006918002000
- Zoning: N3A
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $31,200
- Annual tax amount: $587
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 264 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$874/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $59,000-1.7% |
Source:  DMMLS #740919 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listing removed | $60,000 |
Source: DMMLS #727999 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2026 | Price change | $60,000-7.7% |
Source: DMMLS #727999 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $65,000+550% |
Source: DMMLS #727999 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2023 | Sold | $10,000-66.1% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS #653086 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2022 | Price change | $29,500-16.9% |
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| 6/23/2022 | Price change | $35,500-5.3% |
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| 6/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $37,500 |
Source: DMMLS #653086 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $37,500 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $560 +2.2% | $31,200 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $548 +3.8% | $27,900 |
| 2023 | $528 +0.8% | $27,900 +24.6% |
| 2022 | $524 +3.6% | $22,400 |
| 2021 | $506 -3.8% | $22,400 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $526 +15.9% | $20,300 |
| 2019 | $454 +0.9% | $20,300 +20.1% |
| 2018 | $450 | $16,900 |
| 2017 | $450 +8.2% | $16,900 +7% |
| 2016 | $416 | $15,800 |
| 2015 | $416 +2% | $15,800 -0.6% |
| 2014 | $408 | $15,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $15,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $15,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $15,900 -1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $16,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $16,200 -5.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $17,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,200 +13.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $15,100 +12.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $13,400 +4.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $12,790 |
| 2001 | -- | $12,790 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: South Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lovejoy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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