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Sold for $209,000
$209,000
707 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
1,008sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1977
-- sqft lot
$207,700 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$1,339 Estimated rent
Home value
$207,700
$195,000 - $222,000
$1,339/mo
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Listed by:
Luci Stifel (515)480-1248,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Dave Stifel 515-865-4017,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Martha Miller Johnson
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711903
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 936
Property
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 8,145 sqft
- Dimensions: 65 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12006918001000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer,Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Cement Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2025 | Sold | $209,000$207/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #711903 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2025 | Pending sale | $209,000$207/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #711903 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,000+54.2%$207/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #711903 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2005 | Sold | $135,500+18.3%$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2005 | Sold | $114,500$114/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,702 +2% | $202,800 +10% |
| 2024 | $3,628 +10.3% | $184,400 |
| 2023 | $3,290 +0.7% | $184,400 +32.1% |
| 2022 | $3,266 +2.6% | $139,600 |
| 2021 | $3,184 -3.7% | $139,600 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $3,308 +13.4% | $127,600 |
| 2019 | $2,918 +1% | $127,600 +17.5% |
| 2018 | $2,890 | $108,600 |
| 2017 | $2,890 +6.5% | $108,600 +5.4% |
| 2016 | $2,714 | $103,000 |
| 2015 | $2,714 -0.5% | $103,000 -3.3% |
| 2014 | $2,728 | $106,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $106,500 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $107,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $107,200 +1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $105,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $105,500 -9.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $117,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $117,000 +18.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $98,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $98,700 +11.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,460 +16.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $75,960 |
| 2001 | -- | $75,960 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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: 1.5 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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