For sale

$120,000

918 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

853sqft

$945/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1930

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$141/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two bedroomsNewer furnacePatio area

Newly remodeled and everything on one floor features: open kitchen to living room, two bedrooms, large bathroom with washer and dryer, newer furnace, updates throughout, and patio area.

17 days
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35

Likely to sell faster than

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Basement: Partial

Interior area

Total structure area: 853
Total interior livable area: 853 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 148

Details

Parcel number: 12006735000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1930

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $141/sqft
Tax assessed value: $87,100
Annual tax amount: $1,642
Date on market: 9/24/2026
Cumulative days on market: 18 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/24/2026	Listed for sale	$120,000+200%$141/sqft
Source: DMMLS #749976 Report a problem
9/15/2020	Sold	$40,000+300%$47/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/23/2012	Sold	$10,000-20%$12/sqft
Source: DMMLS #392571 Report a problem
12/17/2011	Price change	$12,500-26.5%$15/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #392571 Report a problem
11/9/2011	Listed for sale	$17,000-34.6%$20/sqft
Source: isNowListed.com Report a problem
10/20/2011	Sold	$26,000-13.3%$30/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/30/2003	Sold	$30,000$35/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,546 +2.1%	$87,100 +13.1%
2024	$1,514 -7.8%	$77,000
2023	$1,642 +0.7%	$77,000 +10.5%
2022	$1,630 +1.1%	$69,700
2021	$1,612 -3.7%	$69,700 +7.9%
2020	$1,674 +2.3%	$64,600
2019	$1,636 +1%	$64,600 +6.1%
2018	$1,620	$60,900
2017	$1,620 +9%	$60,900 +8%
2016	$1,486	$56,400
2015	$1,486 -0.3%	$56,400 -3.1%
2014	$1,490	$58,200
2013	--	$58,200 -0.3%
2012	--	$58,400
2011	--	$58,400 -3.9%
2010	--	$60,800
2009	--	$60,800 +14.1%
2008	--	$53,300
2007	--	$53,300 +18.7%
2006	--	$44,900
2005	--	$44,900 +13.1%
2003	--	$39,690 +19.8%
2002	--	$33,130
2001	--	$33,130