511 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
1 bd 1 ba 768 sqft Built 1949 Lot 41,943 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 | $94,400 | $41,600 | $136,000 | $2,470 |
| 2023 | $85,800 | $37,200 | $123,000 | $2,268 |
| 2022 | $66,400 | $29,800 | $96,200 | $2,040 |
| 2021 | $66,400 | $29,800 | $96,200 | $1,976 |
| 2020 | $60,700 | $27,100 | $87,800 | $2,048 |
| 2019 | $60,700 | $27,100 | $87,800 | $1,754 |
| 2018 | $51,300 | $22,500 | $73,800 | $1,732 |
| 2017 | $51,300 | $22,500 | $73,800 | $1,668 |
| 2016 | $49,200 | $21,000 | $70,200 | $1,620 |
| 2015 | $49,200 | $21,000 | $70,200 | $1,676 |
| 2014 | $50,600 | $21,200 | $71,800 | $1,610 |
| 2013 | $50,600 | $21,200 | $71,800 | $1,558 |
| 2012 | $50,900 | $21,200 | $72,100 | $1,526 |
| 2011 | $50,900 | $21,200 | $72,100 | $1,466 |
| 2010 | $50,400 | $21,600 | $72,000 | $1,388 |
| 2009 | $50,400 | $21,600 | $72,000 | $1,370 |
| 2008 | $51,300 | $22,900 | $74,200 | $1,334 |
| 2007 | $51,300 | $22,900 | $74,200 | $1,142 |
Property facts
Year built
1949
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
1
Baths
1
Living area
768 sqft
Lot size
41,943 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Watrous Ave
Coordinates
41.54742, -93.60591
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 511 Watrous Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 511 Watrous Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 511 Watrous Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 511 Watrous Ave (year 2025) is $136,000 with $2,470 in property tax.
When was 511 Watrous Ave built?
511 Watrous Ave was built in 1949.
How does 511 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 511 Watrous Ave?
511 Watrous Ave is a 1 bed, 1 bath, 768 sqft, 41,943 sqft lot single_family.
Is 511 Watrous Ave a flip candidate?
No — 511 Watrous Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 511 Watrous Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 511 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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