For sale

$229,000

2500 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

3beds

1,203sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1951

9,191.16 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$190/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Formal dining roomSpacious deck and patioDurable tile flooringOne-car attached garageLarge fenced-in backyard

Welcome to 2500 Watrous Ave in Des Moines! This solid 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick home offers a great mix of charm and updates in a convenient location. Inside, you’ll find fresh new carpet and paint throughout, along with an updated kitchen featuring quartz countertops and durable tile flooring. The layout offers flexibility with a formal dining room that could easily be converted into a 4th bedroom, home office, or bonus space to fit your needs. Step outside to enjoy the large fenced-in backyard, complete with a spacious deck and patio, perfect for entertaining, pets, or relaxing evenings. The one-car attached garage adds everyday convenience. Downstairs, the basement includes an additional shower stall and toilet

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Basement: Crawl Space

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,203
Total interior livable area: 1,203 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Fencing: Wood

Lot

Size: 9,191.16 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60 x 153

Details

Parcel number: 12006525000000
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Condition

Year built: 1951

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: $190/sqft
Tax assessed value: $168,600
Annual tax amount: $3,103
Date on market: 4/2/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/2/2026	Listed for sale	$229,000+479.7%$190/sqft
Source: DMMLS #737505 Report a problem
12/31/1987	Sold	$39,500$33/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,972 +4.2%	$168,600
2023	$2,852 +0.8%	$168,600 +29.8%
2022	$2,828 -5.8%	$129,900
2021	$3,002 -3.6%	$129,900 +0.8%
2020	$3,114 +10.9%	$128,900
2019	$2,808 +1.2%	$128,900 +14.1%
2018	$2,774	$113,000
2017	$2,774 +9.5%	$113,000 +7.7%
2016	$2,534	$104,900
2015	$2,534 +0.6%	$104,900 -2.2%
2014	$2,520	$107,300
2013	--	$107,300 -0.6%
2012	--	$107,900
2011	--	$107,900 -6.6%
2010	--	$115,500
2009	--	$115,500 -6.5%
2008	--	$123,500
2007	--	$123,500 +9.4%
2006	--	$112,900
2005	--	$112,900 +10.9%
2003	--	$101,800 +11.2%
2002	--	$91,540
2001	--	$91,540