1220 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
3 bd 1 ba 864 sqft Built 1955 Lot 11,559 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$117,500
Jul 22, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | Sold | $124,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Sold | $120,000 | Public Record |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Sold | $117,500 | MLS #653634 |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Price changed | $145,000 | MLS #653634 |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Listed | $150,000 | MLS #653634 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,500 | $42,300 | $151,800 | $2,728 |
| 2023 | $98,600 | $37,300 | $135,900 | $2,310 |
| 2022 | $78,900 | $31,400 | $110,300 | $2,290 |
| 2021 | $78,900 | $31,400 | $110,300 | $2,288 |
| 2020 | $74,300 | $29,300 | $103,600 | $2,370 |
| 2019 | $74,300 | $29,300 | $103,600 | $2,282 |
| 2018 | $69,900 | $26,800 | $96,700 | $2,212 |
| 2017 | $68,400 | $26,800 | $95,200 | $1,986 |
| 2016 | $61,600 | $23,600 | $85,200 | $1,928 |
| 2015 | $61,600 | $23,600 | $85,200 | $1,930 |
| 2014 | $61,800 | $22,900 | $84,700 | $1,798 |
| 2013 | $61,800 | $22,900 | $84,700 | $1,752 |
| 2012 | $62,400 | $22,900 | $85,300 | $1,756 |
| 2011 | $62,400 | $22,900 | $85,300 | $1,662 |
| 2010 | $64,900 | $23,900 | $88,800 | $1,758 |
| 2009 | $64,900 | $23,900 | $88,800 | $1,710 |
| 2008 | $74,400 | $22,700 | $97,100 | $1,710 |
| 2007 | $74,400 | $22,700 | $97,100 | $1,678 |
Property facts
Year built
1955
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
864 sqft
Lot size
11,559 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Watrous Ave
Coordinates
41.54793, -93.63189
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,296
Gross rental yield
13.24%
Implied cap rate
8.60%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1220 Watrous Ave last sell?
1220 Watrous Ave most recently sold on Jul 22, 2022 for $117,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 1220 Watrous Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1220 Watrous Ave (year 2025) is $151,800 with $2,728 in property tax.
How does 1220 Watrous Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 29.2% above the last sale price of $117,500.
When was 1220 Watrous Ave built?
1220 Watrous Ave was built in 1955.
How does 1220 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 1220 Watrous Ave?
1220 Watrous Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 864 sqft, 11,559 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1220 Watrous Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1220 Watrous Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1220 Watrous Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1220 Watrous Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
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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