1608 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
2 bd 2 ba 1,268 sqft Built 1953 Lot 12,763 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,600 | $43,400 | $237,000 | $4,052 |
| 2023 | $173,800 | $38,300 | $212,100 | $3,878 |
| 2022 | $141,200 | $32,200 | $173,400 | $3,846 |
| 2021 | $141,200 | $32,200 | $173,400 | $4,058 |
| 2020 | $132,500 | $30,100 | $162,600 | $3,900 |
| 2019 | $132,500 | $30,100 | $162,600 | $3,756 |
| 2018 | $124,000 | $27,500 | $151,500 | $3,710 |
| 2017 | $124,000 | $27,500 | $151,500 | $3,360 |
| 2016 | $111,900 | $24,100 | $136,000 | $3,266 |
| 2015 | $111,900 | $24,100 | $136,000 | $3,160 |
| 2014 | $105,300 | $22,300 | $127,600 | $3,040 |
| 2013 | $105,300 | $22,300 | $127,600 | $2,938 |
| 2012 | $105,500 | $22,300 | $127,800 | $2,842 |
| 2011 | $105,500 | $22,300 | $127,800 | $2,792 |
| 2010 | $108,500 | $22,900 | $131,400 | $2,650 |
| 2009 | $108,500 | $22,900 | $131,400 | $2,460 |
| 2008 | $104,900 | $22,200 | $127,100 | $2,398 |
| 2007 | $104,900 | $22,200 | $127,100 | $2,400 |
Property facts
Year built
1953
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,268 sqft
Lot size
12,763 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Watrous Ave
Coordinates
41.54794, -93.63873
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 1608 Watrous Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 1608 Watrous Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 1608 Watrous Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1608 Watrous Ave (year 2025) is $237,000 with $4,052 in property tax.
When was 1608 Watrous Ave built?
1608 Watrous Ave was built in 1953.
How does 1608 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 1608 Watrous Ave?
1608 Watrous Ave is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,268 sqft, 12,763 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1608 Watrous Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1608 Watrous Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1608 Watrous Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1608 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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