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 700 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 700 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $189,500 .

What is the price history for 700 E Watrous Ave?

700 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $86,000 in September 2014.

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 700 E Watrous Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 700 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 700 E Watrous Ave?

The lot at 700 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,382 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$189,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,112 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

700 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,332/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 17, 2014 for $86,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$190K

Since last month

$4K (-2.1%)

Since last year

$600 (-0.3%)

Since last sale

$103K (+119.2%)

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 +100% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$189K
August 2026	$193K
July 2026	$197K
June 2026	$190K
May 2026	$192K
April 2026	$190K
March 2026	$188K
February 2026	$185K
January 2026	$185K
2025
December 2025	$183K
November 2025	$186K
October 2025	$189K
September 2025	$189K
August 2025	$190K
July 2025	$193K
June 2025	$195K
May 2025	$196K
April 2025	$194K
March 2025	$192K
February 2025	$186K
January 2025	$186K
2024
December 2024	$188K
November 2024	$191K
October 2024	$193K
September 2024	$190K
August 2024	$186K
July 2024	$185K
June 2024	$187K
May 2024	$191K
April 2024	$190K
March 2024	$187K
February 2024	$184K
January 2024	$183K
2023
December 2023	$184K
November 2023	$183K
October 2023	$187K
September 2023	$184K
August 2023	$186K
July 2023	$188K
June 2023	$186K
May 2023	$182K
April 2023	$177K
March 2023	$171K
February 2023	$156K
January 2023	$149K
2022
December 2022	$150K
November 2022	$152K
October 2022	$157K
September 2022	$160K
August 2022	$160K
July 2022	$162K
June 2022	$164K
May 2022	$162K
April 2022	$155K
March 2022	$153K
February 2022	$152K
January 2022	$151K
2021
December 2021	$152K
November 2021	$153K
October 2021	$154K
September 2021	$154K
August 2021	$156K
July 2021	$157K
June 2021	$155K
May 2021	$151K
April 2021	$142K
March 2021	$141K
February 2021	$139K
January 2021	$138K
2020
December 2020	$138K
November 2020	$138K
October 2020	$136K
September 2020	$136K
August 2020	$136K
July 2020	$135K
June 2020	$134K
May 2020	$137K
April 2020	$136K
March 2020	$134K
February 2020	$135K
January 2020	$137K
2019
December 2019	$136K
November 2019	$132K
October 2019	$133K
September 2019	$132K
August 2019	$131K
July 2019	$132K
June 2019	$134K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$133K
March 2019	$133K
February 2019	$132K
January 2019	$132K
2018
December 2018	$129K
November 2018	$130K
October 2018	$129K
September 2018	$130K
August 2018	$128K
July 2018	$128K
June 2018	$125K
May 2018	$124K
April 2018	$122K
March 2018	$120K
February 2018	$114K
January 2018	$113K
2017
December 2017	$121K
November 2017	$114K
October 2017	$109K
September 2017	$103K
August 2017	$101K
July 2017	$99K
June 2017	$99K
May 2017	$99K
April 2017	$98K
March 2017	$97K
February 2017	$97K
January 2017	$96K
2016
December 2016	$96K
November 2016	$96K
October 2016	$96K
September 2016	$94K

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	0.40	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
706 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$214,300	2	2	784	Off Market
720 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$205,800	3	1	944	Off Market
3910 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$210,200	3	1.5	1,080	Off Market
3902 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$160,000	2	1	856	Recently Sold
3601 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.24	$220,000	3	1	1,048	Off Market
502 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.22	$279,400	5	3.5	1,456	Off Market
620 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$129,900	3	2	1,188	Off Market
622 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$130,800	2	1.5	972	Off Market
604 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$223,100	4	2	1,408	Off Market
600 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$220,400	3	2	1,324	Off Market
520 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$88,100	2	1	720	Off Market
514 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$222,900	4	2	1,408	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1940

0.42 acre lot

1,112 sqft

$170/sqft

Garage

About this House

Nicely remodeled and spacious home. Nothing to do here but move in! New kitchen, new bath, new carpet, new wood floor, new tile including backsplash. Huge master bedroom and large dining area. Also, an oversized garage and an absolutely huge backyard!

700 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,112 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1940. It last sold for $86,000 on Sep 17, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $189,500, with a rent estimate of $1,384/month.

Home Details for 700 E Watrous Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Pantry
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940Year Updated: 1994
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 17, 2014 Source: DMMLS #440398	Sold	$86,000
Jul 31, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$87,000
Apr 3, 2013 Source: DMMLS #414011	Sold	$42,000
Mar 14, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$45,000
Oct 9, 2012 Source: DMMLS #401632	Sold	$30,057
Jul 15, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$32,000 Price decreased by 18%
May 26, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$39,000
Aug 29, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$60,000
Jun 27, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$60,000 Price decreased by 14%
Jun 12, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$70,000
Jul 1, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,500
Apr 23, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$61,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,872	$157,400

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
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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

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"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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"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 700 E Watrous Ave

What is 700 E Watrous Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 700 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is $189,500.
What is the price history for 700 E Watrous Ave?
700 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $86,000 in September 2014.
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 700 E Watrous Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 700 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 700 E Watrous Ave?
The lot at 700 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.42 acres (18,382 sq ft).