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 600 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 600 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $219,400 .

What is the price history for 600 E Watrous Ave?

600 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $148,900 in February 2020.

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.

Does 600 E Watrous Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 600 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 600 E Watrous Ave?

The lot at 600 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,382 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$219,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,324 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

600 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,531/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 24, 2020 for $148,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$219K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$4K (-1.6%)

Since last sale

$71K (+47.3%)

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 +122% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$219K
August 2026	$222K
July 2026	$223K
June 2026	$221K
May 2026	$223K
April 2026	$223K
March 2026	$219K
February 2026	$215K
January 2026	$214K
2025
December 2025	$214K
November 2025	$215K
October 2025	$218K
September 2025	$223K
August 2025	$222K
July 2025	$223K
June 2025	$225K
May 2025	$225K
April 2025	$225K
March 2025	$221K
February 2025	$219K
January 2025	$219K
2024
December 2024	$219K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$218K
September 2024	$218K
August 2024	$214K
July 2024	$215K
June 2024	$216K
May 2024	$216K
April 2024	$217K
March 2024	$216K
February 2024	$212K
January 2024	$211K
2023
December 2023	$210K
November 2023	$207K
October 2023	$212K
September 2023	$211K
August 2023	$211K
July 2023	$210K
June 2023	$209K
May 2023	$209K
April 2023	$204K
March 2023	$199K
February 2023	$191K
January 2023	$189K
2022
December 2022	$189K
November 2022	$191K
October 2022	$195K
September 2022	$196K
August 2022	$195K
July 2022	$195K
June 2022	$197K
May 2022	$197K
April 2022	$190K
March 2022	$188K
February 2022	$185K
January 2022	$182K
2021
December 2021	$184K
November 2021	$183K
October 2021	$182K
September 2021	$177K
August 2021	$175K
July 2021	$174K
June 2021	$171K
May 2021	$168K
April 2021	$166K
March 2021	$164K
February 2021	$162K
January 2021	$158K
2020
December 2020	$156K
November 2020	$156K
October 2020	$154K
September 2020	$155K
August 2020	$153K
July 2020	$154K
June 2020	$153K
May 2020	$151K
April 2020	$150K
March 2020	$150K
February 2020	$147K
January 2020	$145K
2019
December 2019	$153K
November 2019	$152K
October 2019	$143K
September 2019	$142K
August 2019	$145K
July 2019	$145K
June 2019	$132K
May 2019	$134K
April 2019	$129K
March 2019	$137K
February 2019	$137K
January 2019	$137K
2018
December 2018	$140K
November 2018	$137K
October 2018	$124K
September 2018	$98K
August 2018	$98K
July 2018	$100K
June 2018	$99K
May 2018	$90K
April 2018	$91K
March 2018	$78K
February 2018	$64K
January 2018	$54K
2017
December 2017	$108K
November 2017	$84K
October 2017	$69K
September 2017	$80K
August 2017	$62K
July 2017	$101K
June 2017	$109K
May 2017	$106K
April 2017	$102K
March 2017	$96K
February 2017	$104K
January 2017	$91K
2016
December 2016	$110K
November 2016	$108K
October 2016	$105K
September 2016	$99K

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
604 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$221,100	4	2	1,408	Off Market
622 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$130,200	2	1.5	972	Off Market
620 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$129,200	3	2	1,188	Off Market
700 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$185,900	2	1	1,112	Off Market
706 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$212,400	2	2	784	Off Market
720 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$203,300	3	1	944	Off Market
520 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$90,400	2	1	720	Off Market
514 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$223,100	4	2	1,408	Off Market
508 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$222,800	Studio	2	1,408	Off Market
507 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$199,200	3	1	982	Off Market
515 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$203,500	4	1	1,008	Off Market
521 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$251,000	3	3	1,098	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 600 E Watrous Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1939

0.42 acre lot

1,324 sqft

$166/sqft

Garage

About this House

Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath home on almost 1/2 acre!! Huge living room and great dining area off kitchen. Tiled floors through kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, new cupboards, and stainless steel appliances. 3 ample sized bedrooms. Master bedroom also includes full bath. Huge yard! Home includes new paint, siding, windows, roof, furnace, A/C, plumbing, electrical...too many updates to list! Save on taxes with 9 years left on the tax abatement = huge savings for new owners! Great location and about 8 minutes to downtown or Hwy 5 bypass. Schedule a showing today, this home is ready for new owners!

600 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,324 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1939. It last sold for $148,900 on Feb 24, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $219,400, with a rent estimate of $1,898/month.

Home Details for 600 E Watrous Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1939Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 24, 2020 Source: DMMLS #595516	Sold	$148,900
Jan 19, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$149,900
Jan 6, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$149,900 Price decreased by 3%
Nov 25, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$154,900
Feb 12, 2019 Source: DMMLS #573314	Sold	$141,900
Jan 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$139,900
Nov 28, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,328	$200,600

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

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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 600 E Watrous Ave

What is 600 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 600 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $219,400.
What is the price history for 600 E Watrous Ave?
600 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $148,900 in February 2020.
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.
Does 600 E Watrous Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 600 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 600 E Watrous Ave?
The lot at 600 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,382 sq ft).