COMPLETE TEAR-OFF AND NEW PAPER, BOOTS, BOARDS + SHINGLES 4/7/25! Welcome to a very UPDATED, TURN-KEY South Side home ready for its new owner! TONS of NEW! NEW….LVP, paint inside & out, electrical panel, light fixtures, kitchen counter/sink/garbage disposal, bathroom new shower/toilet/vanity, storm doors, entry doors, Front to back, side to side, TONS of NEW! Upon entry, immediately you will notice a great layout with nice use of the space. The entry living room also has room for a dining room table. Onto the ¾ bathroom and down the hall to the bedroom. Back off the kitchen is the utility room that also doubles as a mudroom/laundry room. Multiple replacement windows. No carpet to vacuum! 10 x 12 shed is a pleasant surprise in the backyard with lots of room for storage. All the updates have been done so you don’t have to do the work! Place a call to your favorite agent TODAY as homes at this price point normally don’t last! For sale only! Not available for rent!
Sold for $109,500 on 07/01/25
$109,500
520 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
1beds
600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
6,926.04 Square Feet Lot
$109,500 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$857 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 03, 2025 at 05:32am
Listed by:
Michael Volquardsen (515)494-5733,
Local Realty Company
Bought with:
Fjelland, Staci
RE/MAX Hilltop
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714423
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
Interior area
- Total structure area: 600
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,926 sqft
- Dimensions: 48 x 144
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12006571000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Poured, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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