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Lot/Land
0.84 acre lot
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About this House
This beautiful, nearly one-acre lot offers endless possibilities! Whether you're dreaming of a custom-built home, a spacious yard for outdoor living, or room to grow, this property gives you the space and freedom to create exactly what you want. It's the buyer's responsibility to contact the city for building requirements.
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Laura Velazquez Sanchez, (515) 556-4931
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#740919
Also Listed on DMMLS.
Home Details for 705 E Watrous Ave
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Frontage Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 207Days on Market: 128 |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land |
Property Information Parcel Number: 12006918002000 |
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Price List Price: $59,000 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 740919 |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS |
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Lot Area: 0.84 acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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Mls Number: 740919Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 556-4931Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-12006918002000-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 3 |
Around this home
Neighborhood Overview
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.
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.
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
Home Value
Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.
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 |
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0.43 | Lot/Land | $28,000 | 11/26/25 | - | - | ||
0.89 | Lot/Land | $60,000 | 06/04/26 | - | - | ||
1.41 | Lot/Land | $63,000 | 12/15/25 | - | - | ||
1.69 | Lot/Land | $10,000 | 01/26/26 | - | - | ||
1.34 | Lot/Land | $130,000 | 01/14/26 | - | - | ||
1.39 | Lot/Land | $80,000 | 06/05/26 | - | - | ||
1.57 | Lot/Land | $143,000 | 01/15/26 | - | - | ||
1.41 | Lot/Land | $80,000 | 07/31/26 | - | - |
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 |
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0.05 | $154,900 | 4 | 2 | 862 | Recently Sold | |
0.05 | $148,400 | 2 | 2 | 868 | Off Market | |
0.07 | $116,000 | 2 | 1 | 768 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $266,400 | 4 | 2 | 954 | Off Market | |
0.04 | $209,200 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,008 | Off Market | |
0.09 | $249,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,854 | For Sale | |
0.09 | $210,200 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,080 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $249,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,854 | For Sale | |
0.12 | $45,000 | Studio | - | 864 | Recently Sold | |
0.11 | $169,200 | 2 | 1 | 750 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $160,000 | 2 | 1 | 856 | Recently Sold |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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May 15, 2026 Source: DMMLS #740919 | Listed For Sale | $59,000 |
Apr 30, 2026 Source: DMMLS #727999 | ListingRemoved | $60,000 |
Feb 4, 2026 Source: DMMLS #727999 | PriceChange | $60,000 Price decreased by 8% |
Oct 8, 2025 Source: DMMLS #727999 | Listed For Sale | $65,000 |
Oct 27, 2023 Source: N/A | Sold | $10,000 |
Oct 27, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653086 | ListingRemoved | |
Aug 12, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653086 | PriceChange | $29,500 Price decreased by 17% |
Jun 23, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653086 | PriceChange | $35,500 Price decreased by 5% |
Jun 1, 2022 Source: DMMLS #653086 | Listed For Sale | $37,500 |
May 31, 2022 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | |
May 7, 2022 Source: N/A | Listed For Sale | $37,500 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $560 | $31,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Laura Velazquez Sanchez, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Agent Phone: (515) 556-4931
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Frequently asked questions about 705 E Watrous Ave
- How big is 705 E Watrous Ave?705 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.84 acres (36,503 sq ft).
- What is the price per acre for 705 E Watrous Ave?705 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA is listed at $59,000, or about $70K per acre.
- 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 homes for sale in South Park, Des Moines.
- What are the closest schools to 705 E Watrous Ave?The closest schools to 705 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA are Lincoln High School (rated 2/10), Lovejoy Elementary School (rated 3/10), Weeks Middle School (rated 2/10).
705 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a lot/land. 705 E Watrous Ave is located in South Park, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on May 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 740919.