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 604 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 604 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $221,100 .

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 .

Does 604 E Watrous Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 604 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

OFF MARKET

$221,100

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,408 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

604 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,551/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$221K

Since last month

$8K (-3.3%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.7%)

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 +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$221K
August 2026	$229K
July 2026	$231K
June 2026	$225K
May 2026	$222K
April 2026	$219K
March 2026	$220K
February 2026	$216K
January 2026	$218K
2025
December 2025	$212K
November 2025	$210K
October 2025	$214K
September 2025	$220K
August 2025	$220K
July 2025	$220K
June 2025	$220K
May 2025	$221K
April 2025	$221K
March 2025	$222K
February 2025	$218K
January 2025	$216K
2024
December 2024	$217K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$216K
September 2024	$214K
August 2024	$213K
July 2024	$217K
June 2024	$216K
May 2024	$218K
April 2024	$211K
March 2024	$212K
February 2024	$206K
January 2024	$204K
2023
December 2023	$206K
November 2023	$203K
October 2023	$204K
September 2023	$205K
August 2023	$208K
July 2023	$211K
June 2023	$210K
May 2023	$205K
April 2023	$200K
March 2023	$195K
February 2023	$189K
January 2023	$188K
2022
December 2022	$189K
November 2022	$190K
October 2022	$196K
September 2022	$197K
August 2022	$196K
July 2022	$197K
June 2022	$197K
May 2022	$194K
April 2022	$184K
March 2022	$175K
February 2022	$163K
January 2022	$162K
2021
December 2021	$165K
November 2021	$167K
October 2021	$170K
September 2021	$169K
August 2021	$170K
July 2021	$171K
June 2021	$175K
May 2021	$176K
April 2021	$171K
March 2021	$169K
February 2021	$162K
January 2021	$160K
2020
December 2020	$162K
November 2020	$164K
October 2020	$160K
September 2020	$157K
August 2020	$155K
July 2020	$156K
June 2020	$155K
May 2020	$154K
April 2020	$159K
March 2020	$156K
February 2020	$153K
January 2020	$151K
2019
December 2019	$150K
November 2019	$149K
October 2019	$152K
September 2019	$154K
August 2019	$151K
July 2019	$149K
June 2019	$149K
May 2019	$143K
April 2019	$146K
March 2019	$147K
February 2019	$148K
January 2019	$148K
2018
December 2018	$146K
November 2018	$145K
October 2018	$146K
September 2018	$150K
August 2018	$152K
July 2018	$150K
June 2018	$152K
May 2018	$154K
April 2018	$153K
March 2018	$151K
February 2018	$151K
January 2018	$149K
2017
December 2017	$148K
November 2017	$146K
October 2017	$144K
September 2017	$144K
August 2017	$142K
July 2017	$141K
June 2017	$141K
May 2017	$139K
April 2017	$135K
March 2017	$133K
February 2017	$130K
January 2017	$132K
2016
December 2016	$136K
November 2016	$138K
October 2016	$132K
September 2016	$130K

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
12 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.66	Multi-Family Home	$1,100,000	09/08/26	4	2	1,496
718 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA	1.12	Multi-Family Home	$112,000	02/26/26	4	2	1,664

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
622 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$130,200	2	1.5	972	Off Market
620 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$129,200	3	2	1,188	Off Market
700 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$185,900	2	1	1,112	Off Market
706 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$212,400	2	2	784	Off Market
720 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$203,300	3	1	944	Off Market
3910 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$212,200	3	1.5	1,080	Off Market
600 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$219,400	3	2	1,324	Off Market
520 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$90,400	2	1	720	Off Market
514 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$223,100	4	2	1,408	Off Market
508 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$222,800	Studio	2	1,408	Off Market
507 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$199,200	3	1	982	Off Market
515 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$203,500	4	1	1,008	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1974

0.42 acre lot

1,408 sqft

$157/sqft

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 604 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA. 604 E Watrous Ave is in the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,408 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.42 acres and was built in 1974.

604 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,408 sqft multi-family in South Park, built in 1974. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $221,100, with a rent estimate of $1,434/month.

Home Details for 604 E Watrous Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,786	$208,300

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 604 E Watrous Ave

What is 604 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 604 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $221,100.
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.
Does 604 E Watrous Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 604 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.