Welcome to this well kept home with a layout that lives big. The large great room area is perfect for entertaining, the kitchen has a dishwasher! and all other appliances are included. There is also a remodeled bathroom, bedroom, and nice sized dining area. The laundry is conveniently located on the main level, not the basement! There is an added bonus room attached to the main home with heating, cooling, and an extra half bath. This is currently being used as a salon but the possibilities are endless. Moving outside there is a fenced in backyard that includes an extra lot making it supersized! A one car garage is off the salon area and a carport make storage and parking a breeze. This home is walking distance to Birdland Park and Union Park. Close to restaurants, bike trails, and easy access to I235. Don't miss this one!
Sold for $119,000 on 11/28/25
$119,000
222 Watson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
1beds
800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
6,621.12 Square Feet Lot
$118,900 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$1,059 Estimated rent
Home value
$118,900
$113,000 - $125,000
$1,059/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 11, 2025 at 10:14am
Listed by:
Tracy Jagim (515)707-6055,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Velazquez Sanchez, Laura
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 728106
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 07004497000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Sold | $119,000$149/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #728106 | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Pending sale | $119,000$149/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #728106 | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $119,000+36%$149/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #728106 | ||
| 3/22/2021 | Sold | $87,500$109/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #615256 | ||
| 2/9/2021 | Pending sale | $87,500$109/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Revolution #615256 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,642 +0.4% | $83,500 |
| 2023 | $1,636 +0.7% | $83,500 +20.3% |
| 2022 | $1,624 +24.9% | $69,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Union Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Findley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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