Is a car needed in Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say kids play outside

Does Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is parking easy in Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say parking is easy

Is Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's quiet

Are yards well-kept in Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say yards are well-kept

Do residents of Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are the streets well-lit in Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 22% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in Watrous Heights, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say there's wildlife

OFF MARKET

116 Park Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights

2 Beds
1 Bath
728 sqft

2 Beds

1 Bath

728 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Updated 2 Bedroom Home
This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home sits on the corner of Park Ave and S Union St, and includes many updates such as hardwood flooring, carpet in the bedrooms, light fixtures, and paint throughout. Walking up to the front door is a nice deck that overlooks the almost full fenced in yard. As you walk in you're greeted with a good sized room with a ceiling fan and wall AC unit. Next to that is an open layout living room area into the kitchen that includes a fridge, gas stove, and dishwasher, with a little nook perfect for a small table. Off the living room are the 2 good sized bedrooms that include ceiling fans, and the bathroom. Downstairs is a small storage room with a washer and dryer. There is a small storage shed included, and the backyard is fully fenced in. There is also plenty of off street parking. One dog up to 35lbs are allowed with a $250 pet fee and $50/month pet rent.

Tenant is responsible for all utilities, lawn care, and snow removal. Renters Insurance Required. 12 month lease minimum. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit is $1200, and if approved there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Location: 116 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA

All Renters Warehouse - Iowa residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $45.95/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident's credit score with timely rent payments, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application.

116 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 728 sqft single-family home in Watrous Heights. It last sold for $105,000 on Mar 9, 2022 (8,650% above the $1,200 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2026 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 23, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,219/month.

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Parking

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Outdoor

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A/C

Cooling only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

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Listed

67 days ago

Home Details for 116 Park Ave

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Lease Term: 1 Year

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 116 Park Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/23/2026	$1,200	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

05/04/2026	$1,200	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

04/15/2026	$159,900	PriceChange	DMMLS #736524
Price Change $5,100 (-3%)
03/18/2026	$165,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #736524
Price Change $163,950 (15,614%)
01/22/2026	$1,050	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

12/31/2025	$1,050	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

11/25/2025	$1,125	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

11/22/2025	$1,125	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $25 (-2%)
10/24/2025	$1,150	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

09/29/2025	$169,900	PriceChange	DMMLS #726252
Price Change $168,700 (14,058%)
09/25/2025	$1,200	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

09/15/2025	$175,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #726252

09/10/2025	$1,200	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

01/17/2024		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

11/08/2023	$1,150	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

03/09/2022	$105,000	Sold	DMMLS #638799
Recording Date 03/09/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/29/2022	$110,000	Pending	DMMLS #638799

01/29/2022	$110,000	PendingToActive	DMMLS #638799

01/29/2022	$110,000	Pending	DMMLS #638799

01/07/2022	$110,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #638799
Price Change $4,900 (-4%)
12/08/2021	$114,900	PriceChange	DMMLS #638799
Price Change $2,600 (-2%)
11/10/2021	$117,500	PriceChange	DMMLS #638799
Price Change $2,500 (-2%)
10/01/2021	$120,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #638799

07/02/2021	$73,700	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/02/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/07/2021	$0	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/22/2000	$45,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/22/2000 Contract Date 05/08/2000 County Transfer Tax $73 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/12/1999	$37,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/12/1999 Contract Date 06/16/1999 County Transfer Tax $60 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,204
Assessment	$121,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 116 Park Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
121 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$60,000	01/09/26	2	1	734
415 Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$140,000	10/15/25	2	1	897

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $194,900
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3202 S Union St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $286,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,276 sqft
1331 Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $316,800
3 bd
3 ba
1,606 sqft
1321 Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $313,400
3 bd
3 ba
1,640 sqft
1313 Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $327,700
3 bd
3 ba
1,685 sqft
1308 Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $328,800
3 ba
1,780 sqft
1330 Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $189,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,045 sqft
110 Park Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,300
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3204 S Union St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $170,500
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
3206 S Union St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $159,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,200 sqft
3220 S Union St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,300
2 bd
1 ba
798 sqft
3306 S Union St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Realty ONE Group Impact
SOLD
NOV 26, 2025
$127,500
2 bd
1,408 sqft
3314 S Union St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Keller Williams Realty GDM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Watrous Heights

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say car is needed
86 % Say kids play outside
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
77 % Say there are sidewalks
72 % Say neighbors are friendly
71 % Say parking is easy
71 % Say it's quiet
70 % Say yards are well-kept
70 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's dog friendly
63 % Say people would walk alone at night
57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
43 % Say streets are well-lit
22 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
17 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

mbpritchard
12y ago
"I lived in this area for seven years. Still have rental property here and is a wonderful. Easy access to all areas and a nice mix of people of all ages. Young families, singles, couples and downsizers. Very quiet and friendly neighborhood."
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mbpritchard
12y ago
"This is a nice quiet area with long time residents. You have easy access to shopping, highways and schools. The neighborhood is excellent for families, singles, couples or retirees. The area has them all."
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