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117 E Watrous St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

$204,000

Home List Price

$2,423*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
836 SqFt
$244/SqFt
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117 E Watrous St, Des Moines$204,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,423*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1959
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s)
MLS #707013
Lot Size0.20 Acres
StatusActive

About 117 E Watrous St

You have to get inside this cute little ranch to see the potential! 2 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs. 3rd bedroom has been converted into a dining room but could easily be converted back. Per seller there is hardwood under the carpet. Trim is not installed but there is trim included for buyer to install. 3-seasons porch in the back complete the main level. Downstairs you will find a large area for another family room PLUS another full kitchen complete with a stove, dishwasher, sink, cabinets and a fridge in the next room. Wait, there's more! Another non-conforming bedroom half bath, laundry, and a mechanic's shower complete this level. You could easily turn this into a mother-in-law suite. This home doesn't need much to bring it back to life and make it your own! Newer Pella windows, Roof replaced approx. 2022, A/C is 2 years old. You will love the over-sized 2-car garage(includes heater and a 220V) with attached shop and a storage shed too! Another great feature is the extra parking area where you can turn around in the back to make getting out of the driveway a breeze! Fully fenced yard with gate across the driveway will keep kids or furry friends safe! Make an appointment to see this gem today! Located in the NFC Lending area to help with repairs and updates!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Living Area: 836 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Platinum Realty LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 314-2439
  • Listing Agent: Tammy Saunders

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Fully Fenced, Storage

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.20 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Lincoln High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Weeks Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • South Union Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From SE 14th street turn west on Watrous to home

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $204,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $244/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$214.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$190

Avg. Days On Market

32

# of Sold Homes

240

117 E Watrous St vs Des Moines

1 DAY ON ROCKET

-31 Days

$204,000

-$10.9K Less

$244/SqFt

+$53 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $10.9K less than the Median Sold Price and $53/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #707013

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Platinum Realty LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 314-2439
  • Listing Agent: Tammy Saunders

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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1
/10

  • South Union Elementary School

  • 4201 South Union St

  • 0.16 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Weeks Middle School

  • 901 E Park Ave

  • 0.84 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 5.96 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 6.28 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Lincoln High School

  • 2600 SW 9th St

  • 1.18 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,137. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 117 E Watrous St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 117 E Watrous St property is $204,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 117 E Watrous St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 117 E Watrous St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 117 E Watrous St are:
South Union Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Weeks Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Lincoln High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 117 E Watrous St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 117 E Watrous St is 836 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 117 E Watrous St is 1959.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50315›117 E Watrous St

This home is located at 117 E Watrous St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Magnolia Park neighborhood. This 836 square foot home, which was built in 1959, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 03, 2024 and is currently priced at $204,000.

In October 2024, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 39 sold above asking price, over 139 sold below and more than 62 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 6.9% between September 2024 and October 2024. In October 2024, listings were on the market for 32 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $214,985.

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