314 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
3 bd 1 ba 840 sqft Built 1890 Lot 19,123 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$125,000
Mar 23, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | Sold | $165,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Listed | $170,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Listed | $175,000 | MLS #649462 |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Sold | $125,000 | MLS #645149 |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Listed | $134,900 | MLS #645149 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Price changed | $124,900 | MLS #632127 |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Listed | $129,900 | MLS #632127 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,000 | $43,700 | $152,700 | $2,766 |
| 2023 | $81,100 | $38,900 | $120,000 | $2,328 |
| 2022 | $65,700 | $33,100 | $98,800 | $2,022 |
| 2021 | $65,700 | $33,100 | $98,800 | $1,924 |
| 2020 | $59,000 | $30,000 | $89,000 | $1,992 |
| 2019 | $59,000 | $30,000 | $89,000 | $1,842 |
| 2018 | $53,600 | $26,700 | $80,300 | $1,816 |
| 2017 | $53,600 | $26,700 | $80,300 | $1,634 |
| 2016 | $48,200 | $24,000 | $72,200 | $1,586 |
| 2015 | $48,200 | $24,000 | $72,200 | $1,598 |
| 2014 | $48,500 | $23,700 | $72,200 | $1,534 |
| 2013 | $48,500 | $23,700 | $72,200 | $1,460 |
| 2012 | $47,900 | $23,700 | $71,600 | $1,428 |
| 2011 | $47,900 | $23,700 | $71,600 | $1,352 |
| 2010 | $46,800 | $23,900 | $70,700 | $1,278 |
| 2009 | $46,800 | $23,900 | $70,700 | $1,236 |
| 2008 | $47,000 | $24,800 | $71,800 | $1,202 |
| 2007 | $47,000 | $24,800 | $71,800 | $1,112 |
Property facts
Year built
1890
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
840 sqft
Lot size
19,123 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Watrous Ave
Coordinates
41.54854, -93.61047
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,260
Gross rental yield
12.10%
Implied cap rate
7.86%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 314 Watrous Ave last sell?
314 Watrous Ave most recently sold on Mar 23, 2022 for $125,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 314 Watrous Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 314 Watrous Ave (year 2025) is $152,700 with $2,766 in property tax.
How does 314 Watrous Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 22.2% above the last sale price of $125,000.
When was 314 Watrous Ave built?
314 Watrous Ave was built in 1890.
How does 314 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 314 Watrous Ave?
314 Watrous Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 840 sqft, 19,123 sqft lot single_family.
Is 314 Watrous Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 314 Watrous Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 314 Watrous Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 314 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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