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 520 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 520 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $88,100 .

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

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

What do residents say about the South Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in South Park, Des Moines .

How big is the lot at 520 E Watrous Ave?

The lot at 520 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,382 sq ft).

Does 520 E Watrous Ave have a garage?

Yes, 520 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$88,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
720 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

520 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Est. Refi. Payment $660/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$88.1K

Since last month

$2K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$4K (+4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +67% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$91K
August 2026	$92K
July 2026	$92K
June 2026	$90K
May 2026	$93K
April 2026	$91K
March 2026	$97K
February 2026	$90K
January 2026	$88K
2025
December 2025	$87K
November 2025	$85K
October 2025	$83K
September 2025	$87K
August 2025	$92K
July 2025	$93K
June 2025	$88K
May 2025	$92K
April 2025	$90K
March 2025	$100K
February 2025	$100K
January 2025	$100K
2024
December 2024	$108K
November 2024	$107K
October 2024	$109K
September 2024	$108K
August 2024	$116K
July 2024	$118K
June 2024	$118K
May 2024	$119K
April 2024	$116K
March 2024	$110K
February 2024	$102K
January 2024	$101K
2023
December 2023	$104K
November 2023	$108K
October 2023	$105K
September 2023	$105K
August 2023	$108K
July 2023	$107K
June 2023	$108K
May 2023	$104K
April 2023	$98K
March 2023	$93K
February 2023	$90K
January 2023	$92K
2022
December 2022	$93K
November 2022	$99K
October 2022	$105K
September 2022	$106K
August 2022	$106K
July 2022	$109K
June 2022	$111K
May 2022	$110K
April 2022	$102K
March 2022	$90K
February 2022	$75K
January 2022	$76K
2021
December 2021	$75K
November 2021	$78K
October 2021	$79K
September 2021	$79K
August 2021	$82K
July 2021	$85K
June 2021	$93K
May 2021	$104K
April 2021	$114K
March 2021	$118K
February 2021	$104K
January 2021	$81K
2020
December 2020	$74K
November 2020	$70K
October 2020	$68K
September 2020	$66K
August 2020	$67K
July 2020	$68K
June 2020	$69K
May 2020	$68K
April 2020	$80K
March 2020	$82K
February 2020	$83K
January 2020	$82K
2019
December 2019	$82K
November 2019	$81K
October 2019	$84K
September 2019	$81K
August 2019	$83K
July 2019	$87K
June 2019	$87K
May 2019	$86K
April 2019	$89K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$99K
January 2019	$98K
2018
December 2018	$97K
November 2018	$90K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$78K
June 2018	$70K
May 2018	$68K
April 2018	$63K
March 2018	$57K
February 2018	$53K
January 2018	$46K
2017
December 2017	$79K
November 2017	$77K
October 2017	$73K
September 2017	$72K
August 2017	$66K
July 2017	$63K
June 2017	$53K
May 2017	$45K
April 2017	$43K
March 2017	$41K
February 2017	$50K
January 2017	$47K
2016
December 2016	$58K
November 2016	$55K
October 2016	$58K
September 2016	$55K

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
600 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$220,400	3	2	1,324	Off Market
604 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$223,100	4	2	1,408	Off Market
622 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$130,800	2	1.5	972	Off Market
620 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$129,900	3	2	1,188	Off Market
700 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$189,500	2	1	1,112	Off Market
706 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$214,300	2	2	784	Off Market
514 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$222,900	4	2	1,408	Off Market
508 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$222,700	Studio	2	1,408	Off Market
507 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$197,800	3	1	982	Off Market
515 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$201,000	4	1	1,008	Off Market
521 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$251,100	3	3	1,098	Off Market
605 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$184,100	Studio	2	932	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 1957

0.42 acre lot

720 sqft

$122/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 520 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA. 520 E Watrous Ave is in the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 720 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.42 acres and was built in 1957.

520 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1957. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $88,100, with a rent estimate of $1,078/month.

Home Details for 520 E Watrous Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,064	$86,800

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

South Park

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Buy: $59k - $590k

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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.
Prev. Resident
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.
Resident
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 520 E Watrous Ave

What is 520 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 520 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $88,100.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
What do residents say about the South Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in South Park, Des Moines.
How big is the lot at 520 E Watrous Ave?
The lot at 520 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,382 sq ft).
Does 520 E Watrous Ave have a garage?
Yes, 520 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.