1201 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
3 bd 3 ba 1,174 sqft Built 1961 Lot 15,725 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$130,000
Aug 25, 2017
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | Sold | $212,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Price changed | $218,000 | DesMoines |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Price changed | $223,900 | DesMoines |
| May 3, 2024 | Listed | $229,900 | DesMoines |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Listed | $225,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 24, 2022 | Price changed | $215,000 | MLS #660723 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Listed | $225,000 | MLS #660723 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Listed | $239,900 | MLS #659731 |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Sold | $130,000 | MLS #544156 |
| Jul 17, 2017 | Listed | $125,000 | MLS #544156 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,700 | $41,000 | $223,700 | $4,020 |
| 2023 | $172,600 | $37,900 | $210,500 | $3,934 |
| 2022 | $142,700 | $33,100 | $175,800 | $3,902 |
| 2021 | $142,700 | $33,100 | $175,800 | $3,664 |
| 2020 | $126,200 | $29,200 | $155,400 | $3,800 |
| 2019 | $126,200 | $29,200 | $155,400 | $3,316 |
| 2018 | $107,700 | $24,200 | $131,900 | $3,188 |
| 2017 | $107,700 | $24,200 | $131,900 | $2,758 |
| 2016 | $101,200 | $22,500 | $123,700 | $2,672 |
| 2015 | $101,200 | $22,500 | $123,700 | $2,716 |
| 2014 | $102,100 | $22,200 | $124,300 | $2,508 |
| 2013 | $102,100 | $22,200 | $124,300 | $2,362 |
| 2012 | $102,700 | $22,200 | $124,900 | $2,844 |
| 2011 | $102,700 | $22,200 | $124,900 | $2,698 |
| 2010 | $113,100 | $24,500 | $137,600 | $2,792 |
| 2009 | $113,100 | $24,500 | $137,600 | $2,718 |
| 2008 | $123,400 | $23,800 | $147,200 | $2,718 |
| 2007 | $123,400 | $23,800 | $147,200 | $2,394 |
Property facts
Year built
1961
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,174 sqft
Lot size
15,725 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Watrous Ave
Coordinates
41.54778, -93.59899
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1201 Watrous Ave last sell?
1201 Watrous Ave most recently sold on Aug 25, 2017 for $130,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1201 Watrous Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1201 Watrous Ave (year 2025) is $223,700 with $4,020 in property tax.
How does 1201 Watrous Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 72.1% above the last sale price of $130,000.
When was 1201 Watrous Ave built?
1201 Watrous Ave was built in 1961.
How does 1201 Watrous Ave compare to others on Watrous Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Watrous Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Watrous Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1201 Watrous Ave?
1201 Watrous Ave is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,174 sqft, 15,725 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1201 Watrous Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1201 Watrous Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1201 Watrous Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1201 Watrous Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.3%
2026 Q3
$222.1K
2026 Q4
$220.2K
ZIP 50315 — Median Price History + Forecast
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