Are yards well-kept in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say car is needed

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Watrous South, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say kids play outside

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's quiet

Does Watrous South, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Do residents of Watrous South, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

990 Frederick Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,692 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

$435,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 8, 2026

$435,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 8, 2026

5 Beds

3 Baths

3,692 sqft

(on 0.32 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Custom Ranch built in 2011 with a 4 car attached garage, a sunroom on a dead end street. Your family will appreciate the upgrades and space, close to 3,700 finished square feet! Replacement cost is well over $300,000. Beautiful open kitchen with upgraded granite countertops, large center island with seating, dining area, family room with real Brazilian cherry hardwoods, master suite w/private bath, another full guest bath and mud room w/laundry hookups. Finished lower level with 2 additional large bedrooms (making 5 total bedrooms), another full guest bath, HUGE rec/family/play room areas and another laundry. Large double lot. All appliances stay. High efficiency mechanicals. HUGE enclosed workshop or 4th car stall behind 3rd car stall (wall put in to make it a shop area). What a great location north of Army Post Rd with easy access to airport & downtown. A true Value you won't want to miss. Tax abatement on this one is just ended.

990 Frederick Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,692 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 2010. It last sold for $250,000 on Mar 1, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $435,600, with a rent estimate of $2,699/month.

Home Highlights

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Patio

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 990 Frederick Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2010
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Price History for 990 Frederick Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/01/2017	$250,000	Sold	DMMLS #530936
Recording Date 03/01/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/05/2016	$250,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-4%)
06/29/2016	$260,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $9,900 (-4%)
06/13/2016	$269,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,100 (-2%)
05/19/2016	$275,000	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

04/25/2016	$275,000	Pending	Agent Provided

04/21/2016	$275,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/03/2015	$249,900	ListingRemoved	N/A

08/05/2015	$249,900	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $99 (-0%)
01/10/2015	$249,999	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/01/2014	$269,999	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/28/2014	$269,999	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$6,840
Assessment	$394,100

Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

Watrous South

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Buy: $115k - $670k

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What Locals Say about Watrous South

At least 23 Trulia users voted on each feature.

87 % Say yards are well-kept
84 % Say parking is easy
76 % Say people would walk alone at night
70 % Say streets are well-lit
68 % Say car is needed
67 % Say it's dog friendly
61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say there's holiday spirit
59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
58 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say there are sidewalks
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
45 % Say neighbors are friendly
42 % Say there's wildlife
20 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Meek H.
Resident
2y ago
"Golf is pretty big at the Wakanda Club nearby, Greys Lake is also just a nice area but not too many big events happen here"
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Sloffredo
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8y ago
"I love the good people! Great places to eat. Nice, friendly people that treat you with respect. Great schools - Jefferson Elementary, Brody Middle School, Lincoln High School. Love it here!"
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