First-Time Buyer Alert! Move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a functional and flexible layout. The main level features two bedrooms, an updated full bath, and a spacious living room filled with natural light. Enjoy the bonus three-season room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The finished lower level expands your living space with an additional family room, third bedroom, 3/4 bath, laundry and storage room. Outside, enjoy a large fenced backyard, a nice patio space ready for grilling, and a 2-car detached garage. Big-ticket exterior updates have already been done, including newer siding, softits, gutters and an architectural shingle roof. Whether you are buying your first home or simply looking for a comfortable, move-in ready option, this one checks all the boxes.
Sold for $170,000
$170,000
919 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
756sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,403.32 Square Feet Lot
$169,900 Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$1,391 Estimated rent
Home value
$169,900
$161,000 - $178,000
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Laundry and storage roomFunctional and flexible layoutLarge fenced backyardNewer sidingArchitectural shingle roof
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Listed by:
Amy Forte (515)422-7731,
LPT Realty, LLC,
Kyle Clarkson 515-554-2249,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Emily Nguyen
My Real Estate Company
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 732877
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 756
- Total interior livable area: 756 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,403 sqft
- Dimensions: 48 x 133
Details
- Parcel number: 01005765001000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Sold | $170,000-5.5%$225/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #732877 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Pending sale | $179,900$238/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732877 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900$238/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732877 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Pending sale | $179,900$238/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Price change | $179,900-2.8%$238/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $185,000-2.6%$245/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Price change | $189,900-1.1%$251/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $192,000+9.7%$254/sqft |
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| 9/16/2022 | Sold | $175,000-2.7%$231/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #657145 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2022 | Pending sale | $179,900$238/sqft |
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| 7/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $179,900+44%$238/sqft |
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| 8/29/2010 | Listing removed | $124,900$165/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #365287 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2009 | Listed for sale | $124,900+25.5%$165/sqft |
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| 9/29/2004 | Sold | $99,500+41.1%$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/1999 | Sold | $70,500+7.6%$93/sqft |
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| 2/19/1999 | Sold | $65,500$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,958 +2.1% | $166,300 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $2,898 +0.1% | $147,300 |
| 2023 | $2,894 +0.8% | $147,300 +20% |
| 2022 | $2,872 +7.2% | $122,800 |
| 2021 | $2,680 -3.7% | $122,800 +14.3% |
| 2020 | $2,784 +6% | $107,400 |
| 2019 | $2,626 +1% | $107,400 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $2,600 | $97,700 |
| 2017 | $2,600 +8% | $97,700 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $2,408 | $91,400 |
| 2015 | $2,408 +4.2% | $91,400 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $2,312 | $90,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $90,300 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $90,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $90,600 -6.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $97,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $97,000 +3.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $94,100 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $87,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $87,000 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $79,120 +34% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,050 |
| 2001 | -- | $59,050 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
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- 919 Watrous Ave
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