2816 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
4 bd 3 ba 2,164 sqft Built 1970 Lot 13,286 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$331,000
Jun 21, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2022 | Sold | $331,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Listed | $330,000 | MLS #649331 |
| May 7, 2020 | Sold | $258,500 | MLS #595663 |
| Feb 24, 2020 | Price changed | $269,900 | MLS #595663 |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Price changed | $274,900 | MLS #595663 |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Price changed | $279,900 | MLS #595663 |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Listed | $284,900 | MLS #595663 |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Listing removed | $1,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Mar 15, 2019 | Listed for rent | $1,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Feb 22, 2018 | Listing removed | $1,895 | AppfolioUnits |
| Feb 11, 2018 | Price changed for rent | $1,895 | AppfolioUnits |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Listed for rent | $1,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Jan 12, 2016 | Listing removed | $259,900 | DesMoines |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Price changed | $259,900 | MLS #503596 |
| Sep 22, 2015 | Price changed | $269,900 | MLS #503596 |
| Sep 3, 2015 | Listed | $279,900 | MLS #503596 |
| Feb 3, 2014 | Listing removed | $249,900 | DesMoines |
| Dec 5, 2013 | Relisted | $249,900 | MLS #416912 |
| Nov 21, 2013 | Listing removed | $249,900 | DesMoines |
| Jul 23, 2013 | Price changed | $249,900 | MLS #416912 |
| Jul 9, 2013 | Price changed | $259,000 | MLS #416912 |
| May 1, 2013 | Listed | $260,000 | MLS #416912 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,000 | $51,400 | $363,400 | $6,802 |
| 2023 | $291,500 | $47,300 | $338,800 | $6,564 |
| 2022 | $240,600 | $37,900 | $278,500 | $6,304 |
| 2021 | $240,600 | $37,900 | $278,500 | $6,666 |
| 2020 | $238,300 | $37,400 | $275,700 | $6,920 |
| 2019 | $238,300 | $37,400 | $275,700 | $6,258 |
| 2018 | $209,300 | $32,100 | $241,400 | $6,190 |
| 2017 | $209,300 | $32,100 | $241,400 | $5,822 |
| 2016 | $194,400 | $29,400 | $223,800 | $5,796 |
| 2015 | $199,300 | $29,400 | $228,700 | $5,830 |
| 2014 | $199,400 | $28,700 | $228,100 | $5,392 |
| 2013 | $199,400 | $28,700 | $228,100 | $5,182 |
| 2012 | $198,200 | $28,700 | $226,900 | $5,200 |
| 2011 | $198,200 | $28,700 | $226,900 | $4,942 |
| 2010 | $208,600 | $30,700 | $239,300 | $5,010 |
| 2009 | $208,600 | $30,700 | $239,300 | $4,888 |
| 2008 | $219,900 | $30,900 | $250,800 | $4,888 |
| 2007 | $219,900 | $30,900 | $250,800 | $4,240 |
Property facts
Year built
1970
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
2,164 sqft
Lot size
13,286 sqft
ZIP code
50321
City
Des Moines
Street
Watrous Ave
Coordinates
41.54758, -93.65597
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,246
Gross rental yield
11.77%
Implied cap rate
7.65%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2816 Watrous Ave last sell?
2816 Watrous Ave most recently sold on Jun 21, 2022 for $331,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2816 Watrous Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 2816 Watrous Ave (year 2025) is $363,400 with $6,802 in property tax.
How does 2816 Watrous Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 9.8% above the last sale price of $331,000.
When was 2816 Watrous Ave built?
2816 Watrous Ave was built in 1970.
How does 2816 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 2816 Watrous Ave?
2816 Watrous Ave is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,164 sqft, 13,286 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2816 Watrous Ave a flip candidate?
No — 2816 Watrous Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 2816 Watrous Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2816 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
+6.0%
Implied 1-yr
+24.0%
2026 Q2
$579.8K
2026 Q3
$604.8K
ZIP 50321 — Median Price History + Forecast
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