Is a car needed in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say yards are well-kept

Does South Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does South Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say parking is easy

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of South Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

What is 511 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 511 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $144,000 .

What is the price history for 511 E Watrous Ave?

511 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,000 in September 2021.

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 511 E Watrous Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 511 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 511 E Watrous Ave?

The lot at 511 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.96 acres (41,948 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$144,000

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
768 sqft (on 0.96 acres)

511 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,005/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 14, 2021 for $60,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$144K

Since last month

$5K (+3.5%)

Since last year

$11K (+7.9%)

Since last sale

$84K (+140%)

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 +97% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$144K
August 2026	$143K
July 2026	$139K
June 2026	$138K
May 2026	$142K
April 2026	$138K
March 2026	$139K
February 2026	$134K
January 2026	$138K
2025
December 2025	$136K
November 2025	$128K
October 2025	$130K
September 2025	$129K
August 2025	$134K
July 2025	$139K
June 2025	$136K
May 2025	$136K
April 2025	$135K
March 2025	$136K
February 2025	$134K
January 2025	$133K
2024
December 2024	$139K
November 2024	$137K
October 2024	$137K
September 2024	$136K
August 2024	$139K
July 2024	$143K
June 2024	$143K
May 2024	$145K
April 2024	$136K
March 2024	$133K
February 2024	$126K
January 2024	$125K
2023
December 2023	$129K
November 2023	$134K
October 2023	$133K
September 2023	$133K
August 2023	$135K
July 2023	$136K
June 2023	$131K
May 2023	$129K
April 2023	$125K
March 2023	$120K
February 2023	$120K
January 2023	$124K
2022
December 2022	$125K
November 2022	$129K
October 2022	$136K
September 2022	$136K
August 2022	$135K
July 2022	$139K
June 2022	$143K
May 2022	$142K
April 2022	$133K
March 2022	$124K
February 2022	$112K
January 2022	$113K
2021
December 2021	$117K
November 2021	$119K
October 2021	$118K
September 2021	$103K
August 2021	$106K
July 2021	$110K
June 2021	$113K
May 2021	$119K
April 2021	$114K
March 2021	$112K
February 2021	$103K
January 2021	$98K
2020
December 2020	$97K
November 2020	$98K
October 2020	$98K
September 2020	$97K
August 2020	$97K
July 2020	$96K
June 2020	$96K
May 2020	$99K
April 2020	$91K
March 2020	$91K
February 2020	$92K
January 2020	$91K
2019
December 2019	$87K
November 2019	$87K
October 2019	$87K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$88K
July 2019	$93K
June 2019	$90K
May 2019	$92K
April 2019	$90K
March 2019	$91K
February 2019	$92K
January 2019	$91K
2018
December 2018	$90K
November 2018	$89K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$88K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$84K
June 2018	$87K
May 2018	$82K
April 2018	$77K
March 2018	$79K
February 2018	$80K
January 2018	$83K
2017
December 2017	$87K
November 2017	$84K
October 2017	$82K
September 2017	$77K
August 2017	$79K
July 2017	$79K
June 2017	$78K
May 2017	$78K
April 2017	$78K
March 2017	$78K
February 2017	$75K
January 2017	$74K
2016
December 2016	$73K
November 2016	$73K
October 2016	$72K
September 2016	$73K

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
4500 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$93,500	06/26/26	3	1	900

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
519 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$113,500	1	1	432	Off Market
603 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$111,800	1	1	432	Off Market
609 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$197,300	2	1	1,224	Off Market
617 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$174,500	2	1	862	For Sale
701 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$178,200	3	1	712	Off Market
707 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.11	$209,900	2	1.5	1,008	Off Market
503 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$45,000	Studio	-	864	Recently Sold
4109 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.21	$148,900	2	1	708	Off Market
4115 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.21	$204,000	4	2	1,248	Off Market
4121 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.22	$170,100	2	1	936	Off Market
4201 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.22	$144,100	2	1	816	Off Market
4207 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.23	$188,400	2	1	1,260	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1949

0.96 acre lot

768 sqft

$188/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 511 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA. 511 E Watrous Ave is in the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 768 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.96 acres and was built in 1949.

511 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1949. It last sold for $60,000 on Sep 14, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $144,000, with a rent estimate of $884/month.

Home Details for 511 E Watrous Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.96 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 14, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$60,000
Dec 12, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$54,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,470	$136,000

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

Lovejoy Elementary School
K-5
Public
372 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Our 4th year at this school and we have loved every teacher. However, the schools extra staff have been terrible and rude. My child has had the same bully for 3 years and nothing has been done, infact my daughter gets punished for standing up for her self as I will always teach her to do. This year the 4th graders are experiencing a horrible teacher change in the middle of the school year and I was told today that's because she had more of a friend relationship with the kids and the new principal believes it should be more teacher/student relation. That's why I'm making this post. These are elementary kids not high schoolers and I stand against her comment and judgement towards these poor kids.
Parent Review
5mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about South Park

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

87 % Say car is needed
80 % Say yards are well-kept
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say there are sidewalks
70 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
20 % Say there's wildlife
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jess R.
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6y ago
"Well maintained and well kept under control. Very friendly neighborhood. If i could i would move back to the area/home. "
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Lorri H.
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8y ago
"Right on the bus line, hyvee is just a couple blocks away, also laundromat and car wash, everything is close by, even if you are walking you won't have to go far"
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Frequently asked questions about 511 E Watrous Ave

What is 511 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 511 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $144,000.
What is the price history for 511 E Watrous Ave?
511 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,000 in September 2021.
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 511 E Watrous Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 511 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 511 E Watrous Ave?
The lot at 511 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.96 acres (41,948 sq ft).