3700 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET

3700 E Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,300 sqft (on 1.34 acres)

$429,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026

$429,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,300 sqft
(on 1.34 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 3700 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA. 3700 E Watrous Ave is in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50320. This property has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2,300 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1.34 acres and was built in 1978.
3700 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,300 sqft single-family home built in 1978. It last sold for $35,000 on Apr 1, 1988. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $429,100, with a rent estimate of $2,676/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 3700 E Watrous Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: ConcreteGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.34 acres

Price History for 3700 E Watrous Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/01/1988$35,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$6,128
Assessment$384,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3700 E Watrous Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5100 SE 32nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.83
Single-Family Home
$395,000
11/20/25
4
3.5
2,420
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Des Moines

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  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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    "Everything about it is great it’s peaceful it were cozy but now I’m looking for something much newer and something that fits me."
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    "my neighborhood has decent public transportation and the commute to downtown is fairly quick as long as you know the bus schedule. "
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    "There's a variety in ages of the kids in the neighborhood and it's safe to play outside. Schools nearby. Public library and pool in the area as well as parks."
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    "Trick or treating…but the best part of our neighborhoods are the parks!!! The schools have the best playgrounds too!!"
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