Welcome to this CLEAN, beautifully kept and maintained home situated in the heart of a quiet, well established Des Moines Neighborhood! This home offers FIVE (5) nice sized BEDROOMS, each with ample closet space, 2 living areas, and 2 laundry zones! Backyard is beautifully shaded with mature trees and has a large deck for entertaining. All the lare things have been done on this home, making it a perfect choice for those who are looking for a "move-in" ready home or for those who seek that "move-in-and make-it-their-own" home! New roof in 2020, new HVAC in 2019, new vinyl patio door in 2024, new vinyl windows in 2012, and new vinyl siding installed in 2014, master bath updated in 2018, new Whirlpool appliances in 2022 and carpets have been cleaned! Located minutes from the downtown area, this home is close to parks, restaurants and entertainment options for all ages!
For sale
$399,000
2906 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
5beds
2,364sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.31 Acres Lot
$388,900 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ample closet spaceCarpets have been cleanedLarge deck for entertaining
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 23, 2026 at 07:29am
Listed by:
Lee Scroggins 515-453-5273,
Iowa Realty Waukee
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734903
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,364
- Total interior livable area: 2,364 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 95 x 141
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12000202019000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1970
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: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $344,500
- Annual tax amount: $6,572
- Date on market: 2/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$388,900
$369,000 - $408,000
$2,335/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000+1.3%$169/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #734903 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Listing removed | $394,000$167/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Realty #720746 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $394,000-1.3%$167/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720746 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000+83%$169/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720746 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2005 | Sold | $218,000+56.3%$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/1997 | Sold | $139,500$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,572 +7.7% | $344,500 |
| 2023 | $6,104 +0.8% | $344,500 +28.6% |
| 2022 | $6,056 -5.5% | $267,900 |
| 2021 | $6,408 -3.7% | $267,900 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $6,652 +10.5% | $265,400 |
| 2019 | $6,022 +1.1% | $265,400 +14.1% |
| 2018 | $5,956 | $232,600 |
| 2017 | $5,956 +9.2% | $232,600 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $5,452 | $215,600 |
| 2015 | $5,452 +4.5% | $215,600 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $5,218 | $212,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $212,700 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $213,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $213,800 -5.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $225,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $225,600 +3.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $218,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $218,600 +19.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $183,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $183,100 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $166,000 +6.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $156,180 |
| 2001 | -- | $156,180 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,560/mo
Principal & interest
$2058
Property taxes
$502
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 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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