521 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
4 bd 1 ba 1,303 sqft Built 1900 Lot 17,065 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 | $132,500 | $41,700 | $174,200 | $2,606 |
| 2023 | $117,000 | $36,700 | $153,700 | $2,660 |
| 2022 | $91,500 | $30,200 | $121,700 | $2,636 |
| 2021 | $91,500 | $30,200 | $121,700 | $2,474 |
| 2020 | $80,800 | $26,900 | $107,700 | $2,564 |
| 2019 | $80,800 | $26,900 | $107,700 | $2,310 |
| 2018 | $71,100 | $23,400 | $94,500 | $2,282 |
| 2017 | $71,100 | $23,400 | $94,500 | $2,082 |
| 2016 | $64,400 | $21,100 | $85,500 | $2,024 |
| 2015 | $64,400 | $21,100 | $85,500 | $1,924 |
| 2014 | $61,200 | $19,900 | $81,100 | $1,848 |
| 2013 | $61,200 | $19,900 | $81,100 | $1,766 |
| 2012 | $60,600 | $19,900 | $80,500 | $1,724 |
| 2011 | $60,600 | $19,900 | $80,500 | $1,784 |
| 2010 | $64,100 | $22,100 | $86,200 | $1,690 |
| 2009 | $64,100 | $22,100 | $86,200 | $1,724 |
| 2008 | $77,700 | $22,900 | $100,600 | $1,676 |
| 2007 | $77,700 | $22,900 | $100,600 | $1,588 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
1
Living area
1,303 sqft
Lot size
17,065 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Watrous Ave
Coordinates
41.54844, -93.62195
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 521 Watrous Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 521 Watrous Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 521 Watrous Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 521 Watrous Ave (year 2025) is $174,200 with $2,606 in property tax.
When was 521 Watrous Ave built?
521 Watrous Ave was built in 1900.
How does 521 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 521 Watrous Ave?
521 Watrous Ave is a 4 bed, 1 bath, 1,303 sqft, 17,065 sqft lot single_family.
Is 521 Watrous Ave a flip candidate?
No — 521 Watrous Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 521 Watrous Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 521 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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