Great value for the money! This large two story is close to the Wakonda Club with easy access to the DSM Airport. It has a spacious partially updated interior with a large screened in porch. If you wander into the large backyard you will see the house has a back entrance to a huge workroom area. There is also a shed in the side yard attached to the home. There is a large living area on the main level with an updated kitchen along with a second living area that is adjacent to the screened in porch. The upstairs boasts 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms. The basement has another large living area and a toilet room along with lots of storage. Great home in a desirable location just minutes from the downtown area, parks, restaurants and entertainment options for everyone. Home is being sold AS-IS. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Sold for $315,000 on 09/25/25
$315,000
2905 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
4beds
1,908sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
0.26 Acres Lot
$316,000 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$2,771 Estimated rent
Home value
$316,000
$300,000 - $332,000
$2,771/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 25, 2025 at 08:17am
Listed by:
Marc Lee (515)988-2568,
RE/MAX Precision,
Jill Carroll 515-330-8931,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Karla Alaniz
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724794
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Finished,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,908
- Total interior livable area: 1,908 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 650
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12000202026000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1973
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2025 | Sold | $315,000-7.4%$165/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724794 | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $340,000$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724794 | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $340,000$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724794 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,240 +4.3% | $343,300 |
| 2023 | $5,982 +0.8% | $343,300 +29% |
| 2022 | $5,934 -5.4% | $266,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 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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