Does Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say kids play outside

Is parking easy in Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say parking is easy

Is Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say car is needed

Are the streets well-lit in Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say there's wildlife

Is Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 15% of users say there are community events

What is 3471 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3471 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $480,400 .

What is the price history for 3471 E Watrous Ave?

3471 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $293,000 in October 2017.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 3471 E Watrous Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 3471 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 3471 E Watrous Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 3471 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$480,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,708 sqft (on 2.50 acres)

3471 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Bloomfield-Allen

Est. Refi. Payment $3,180/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 18, 2017 for $293,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$480K

Since last month

$6K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$50K (+11.6%)

Since last sale

$187K (+64%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +87% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$480K
August 2026	$479K
July 2026	$486K
June 2026	$489K
May 2026	$487K
April 2026	$482K
March 2026	$461K
February 2026	$459K
January 2026	$450K
2025
December 2025	$434K
November 2025	$445K
October 2025	$439K
September 2025	$426K
August 2025	$431K
July 2025	$447K
June 2025	$438K
May 2025	$430K
April 2025	$426K
March 2025	$422K
February 2025	$414K
January 2025	$415K
2024
December 2024	$419K
November 2024	$417K
October 2024	$427K
September 2024	$429K
August 2024	$437K
July 2024	$447K
June 2024	$437K
May 2024	$435K
April 2024	$414K
March 2024	$404K
February 2024	$398K
January 2024	$390K
2023
December 2023	$395K
November 2023	$395K
October 2023	$411K
September 2023	$403K
August 2023	$412K
July 2023	$416K
June 2023	$413K
May 2023	$377K
April 2023	$368K
March 2023	$359K
February 2023	$357K
January 2023	$355K
2022
December 2022	$359K
November 2022	$361K
October 2022	$371K
September 2022	$370K
August 2022	$367K
July 2022	$372K
June 2022	$381K
May 2022	$378K
April 2022	$368K
March 2022	$361K
February 2022	$353K
January 2022	$350K
2021
December 2021	$353K
November 2021	$353K
October 2021	$352K
September 2021	$351K
August 2021	$351K
July 2021	$354K
June 2021	$345K
May 2021	$335K
April 2021	$324K
March 2021	$323K
February 2021	$320K
January 2021	$316K
2020
December 2020	$312K
November 2020	$327K
October 2020	$329K
September 2020	$331K
August 2020	$328K
July 2020	$329K
June 2020	$327K
May 2020	$324K
April 2020	$320K
March 2020	$319K
February 2020	$315K
January 2020	$317K
2019
December 2019	$317K
November 2019	$316K
October 2019	$313K
September 2019	$315K
August 2019	$315K
July 2019	$315K
June 2019	$316K
May 2019	$312K
April 2019	$313K
March 2019	$313K
February 2019	$314K
January 2019	$308K
2018
December 2018	$307K
November 2018	$305K
October 2018	$308K
September 2018	$307K
August 2018	$307K
July 2018	$306K
June 2018	$304K
May 2018	$304K
April 2018	$303K
March 2018	$300K
February 2018	$299K
January 2018	$297K
2017
December 2017	$298K
November 2017	$294K
October 2017	$293K
September 2017	$278K
August 2017	$266K
July 2017	$267K
June 2017	$265K
May 2017	$267K
April 2017	$264K
March 2017	$265K
February 2017	$264K
January 2017	$261K
2016
December 2016	$256K
November 2016	$256K
October 2016	$256K
September 2016	$256K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
5100 SE 32nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.62	Single-Family Home	$395,000	11/20/25	4	3.5	2,420
2749 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.82	Single-Family Home	$455,000	06/16/26	3	3	1,964

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
4007 SE 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$784,900	5	3	1,805	Recently Sold
4001 SE 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$397,900	3	3	1,470	Off Market
1226 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	4.45	$137,700	3	1	1,106	Off Market
1300 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	4.46	$225,100	3	1	1,608	Off Market
1304 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	4.47	$244,400	5	2	1,064	Off Market
1306 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	4.48	$169,100	3	1	976	Off Market
3519 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$489,100	3	3	2,128	Off Market
222 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	3.32	$192,600	3	1	884	Off Market
212 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	3.34	$204,700	4	2	869	Off Market
206 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	3.35	$176,700	3	1	884	Off Market
200 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	3.36	$198,400	3	2	876	Off Market
4109 SE 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315	3.36	$224,200	4	2	869	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1979

2.5 acre lot

1,708 sqft

$281/sqft

Garage

About this House

Talk about a home that is rare in the city of Des Moines!! Carlisle School District, this home sits on 2.5 acres of land. The privacy gives you a feel of being out in the country but only minutes from downtown! There is not a home on the market that can give you what this home has to offer! This home is a must see!

3471 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,708 sqft single-family home in Bloomfield-Allen, built in 1979. It last sold for $293,000 on Oct 18, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $480,400, with a rent estimate of $2,541/month.

Home Details for 3471 E Watrous Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Sun RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1979Year Updated: 1995
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.50 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Oct 18, 2017 Source: DMMLS #549851	Sold	$293,000
Sep 6, 2017 Source: N/A	Pending	$293,000
Aug 18, 2017 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$293,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 18, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$299,000
May 31, 2012 Source: DMMLS #399156	Sold	$258,000
Apr 7, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$269,000
Mar 31, 2011 Source: DMMLS #374674	Sold	$149,500
Nov 18, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$160,000 Price decreased by 6%
Oct 9, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$170,000
Aug 12, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$269,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$8,164	$454,200

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Carlisle Elementary School
PK-3
Public
699 Students
Carlisle Community School District
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Bloomfield-Allen

At least 33 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say there are sidewalks
83 % Say kids play outside
82 % Say parking is easy
82 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say yards are well-kept
79 % Say car is needed
75 % Say streets are well-lit
74 % Say there's holiday spirit
70 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say it's quiet
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
49 % Say there's wildlife
21 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
15 % Say there are community events

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"Livable awesome neighbors dog friendly kid friendly quite plenty of parking room when there’s an event "
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Skaygerth
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"There is no public transportation so you need to provide your own. We are close to downtown and minutes away from Hwy 65 and Hwy 5. "
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Haleighnavin
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6y ago
"Our lots are spaced out nicely and most of the neighbors have lived here awhile and look out for each other. Hardly ever any outside traffic"
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6y ago
"We’ve live near Easter Lake for 13 years. We enjoy the trails and feel that the neighborhood is relatively safe. "
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Michael K.
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"kid friendly neighborhood with lots of children. Definitely suburbia. large lots for late 90’s early 2,000's development. homes seem to be holding up better than others built during same timeframe. "
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"Great Area that backs to park and walking trails. Beautiful scenery and fun to watch hummingbirds, deer,and other wildlife in the wooded area. "
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Frequently asked questions about 3471 E Watrous Ave

What is 3471 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3471 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $480,400.
What is the price history for 3471 E Watrous Ave?
3471 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $293,000 in October 2017.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 3471 E Watrous Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 3471 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 3471 E Watrous Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 3471 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.