$157,250
SOLD NOV 30, 2022

Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
834 Sq Ft
9,870 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$189 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Siding
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2022

Convenient location, nice yard and recent updates make this home one you don't want to pass up! This home features an open kitchen, dining and living room. A great deck overlooks a large back yard for all your entertaining needs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tami Hicks

Century 21 Signature Real Esta Listed on: 10/18/2022

Century 21 Signature Real Esta

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Arreola

RE/MAX Precision

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,312

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 9,870 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • 834 Sq Ft Home
  • Split Foyer
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Finished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120/00184-003-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,312

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Split Foyer
  • Architecture: Other
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 194.84
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 188.55
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 782
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 834
  • Total Sq Ft: 834

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2200
  • Lot S F: 9870
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 120/00184-003-000
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3312.44
  • Net Taxes: 3312.44

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2022
Closed on
Nov 25, 2022
Sold by
Bruivoort Kathy and Bruivoort Gary
Bought by
Baquedano Jose Enrique Hern
Seller's Agent
Tami Hicks
Century 21 Signature Real Esta
Buyer's Agent
Maria Arreola
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$162,500
Sold Price
$157,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,250
-3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.11%
Original Mortgage
$125,800
Outstanding Balance
$122,583
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$135,366

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2012
Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Smith Todd and Smith Amanda
Bought by
Bruxvoort Kathy
Seller's Agent
Kathy Swanson
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Tami Hicks
Century 21 Signature Real Esta
List Price
$97,000
Sold Price
$93,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-3.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2012
Closed on
Nov 14, 2012
Sold by
Jds Resources Inc
Bought by
Smith Todd
Seller's Agent
Kathy Swanson
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Tami Hicks
Century 21 Signature Real Esta
List Price
$97,000
Sold Price
$93,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-3.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2007
Sold by
Jds Resources Inc
Bought by
Smith Todd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,500
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 1998
Sold by
Jones Gary C
Bought by
Jds Resources Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1997
Sold by
Smith Maurice Andrew and Smith Carol Joan
Bought by
Jones Gary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,000
Interest Rate
7.73%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $157,500 --
Warranty Deed $93,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $105,000 None Available
Contract Of Sale $105,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $66,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $125,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $102,500 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $63,000 No Value Available
Closed $19,110 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Price Changed $259,400 -0.2% $311 / Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 For Sale $259,900 +65.3% $312 / Sq Ft
11/30/2022 11/30/22 Sold $157,250 -3.2% $189 / Sq Ft
11/10/2022 11/10/22 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2022 10/26/22 For Sale $162,500 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
10/26/2022 10/26/22 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2022 10/18/22 For Sale $162,500 +73.8% $195 / Sq Ft
11/27/2012 11/27/12 Sold $93,500 -3.6% $112 / Sq Ft
11/27/2012 11/27/12 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2012 09/16/12 For Sale $97,000 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,158 $160,500 $31,700 $128,800
2023 $3,064 $160,500 $31,700 $128,800
2022 $3,040 $130,000 $26,100 $103,900
2021 $2,900 $130,000 $26,100 $103,900
2020 $3,012 $116,200 $24,400 $91,800
2019 $2,790 $116,200 $24,400 $91,800
2018 $2,762 $103,800 $21,300 $82,500
2017 $2,628 $103,800 $21,300 $82,500
2016 $2,562 $97,200 $19,800 $77,400
2015 $2,562 $97,200 $19,800 $77,400
2014 $2,556 $96,200 $19,200 $77,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Genesis Medina

    Uplift Realty

    (515) 991-1840

    3 Total Sales

    Genesis Medina
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  • Tami Hicks

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Tami Hicks

    Century 21 Signature Real Esta

    (515) 290-4067

    1 in this area

    143 Total Sales

    Tami Hicks
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Maria Arreola

    RE/MAX

    (515) 505-9520

    2 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Maria Arreola
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  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kathy Swanson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 778-3638

    1 in this area

    267 Total Sales

    Kathy Swanson
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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 662215

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-00184003000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315

Watrous Heights

This home and is currently priced at $157,250, approximately $188 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. This home is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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