505 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
2 bd 2 ba 972 sqft Built 1978 Lot 3,712 sqft townhomes
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 | $122,200 | $15,800 | $138,000 | $2,498 |
| 2023 | $110,500 | $13,900 | $124,400 | $2,342 |
| 2022 | $88,000 | $11,400 | $99,400 | $2,324 |
| 2021 | $88,000 | $11,400 | $99,400 | $2,208 |
| 2020 | $78,300 | $10,200 | $88,500 | $2,294 |
| 2019 | $78,300 | $10,200 | $88,500 | $2,116 |
| 2018 | $69,800 | $8,900 | $78,700 | $2,094 |
| 2017 | $69,800 | $8,900 | $78,700 | $1,966 |
| 2016 | $64,700 | $8,000 | $72,700 | $1,916 |
| 2015 | $64,700 | $8,000 | $72,700 | $1,860 |
| 2014 | $62,500 | $7,500 | $70,000 | $1,792 |
| 2013 | $62,500 | $7,500 | $70,000 | $1,722 |
| 2012 | $62,000 | $7,500 | $69,500 | $1,642 |
| 2011 | $62,000 | $7,500 | $69,500 | $1,694 |
| 2010 | $67,500 | $8,400 | $75,900 | $1,612 |
| 2009 | $67,500 | $8,400 | $75,900 | $1,694 |
| 2008 | $73,500 | $8,700 | $82,200 | $1,654 |
| 2007 | $73,500 | $8,700 | $82,200 | $1,580 |
Property facts
Year built
1978
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
972 sqft
Lot size
3,712 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Watrous Ave
Coordinates
41.54841, -93.62115
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 505 Watrous Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 505 Watrous Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 505 Watrous Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 505 Watrous Ave (year 2025) is $138,000 with $2,498 in property tax.
When was 505 Watrous Ave built?
505 Watrous Ave was built in 1978.
How does 505 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 505 Watrous Ave?
505 Watrous Ave is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 972 sqft, 3,712 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 505 Watrous Ave a flip candidate?
No — 505 Watrous Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 505 Watrous Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 505 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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