NOT LISTED FOR SALE

600 E Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $197,479 - $218,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,324 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 24, 2020

Last sale price $148,900 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,249/month

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • Ranch Style House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2020

Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath home on almost 1/2 acre!! Huge living room and great dining area off kitchen. Tiled floors through kitchen with granite countertops, tile backsplash, new cupboards, and stainless steel appliances. 3 ample sized bedrooms. Master bedroom also includes full bath. Huge yard! Home includes new paint, siding, windows, roof, furnace, A/C, plumbing, electrical...too many updates to list! Save on taxes with 9 years left on the tax abatement = huge savings for new owners! Great location and about 8 minutes to downtown or Hwy 5 bypass. Schedule a showing today, this home is ready for new owners!

Last Listed By

Josh Gillum

Gillum Group Real Estate LLC Listed on: 11/25/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $834

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77x239

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,324 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01003409000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$834

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 113.22
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 112.46
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 320
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1324
  • Total Sq Ft: 1324

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

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: 0.4220
  • Lot S F: 18403
  • Lot Size: 77X239
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01003409000000
  • 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: 834.00
  • Net Taxes: 834.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 25, 2019
Closed on
Feb 21, 2020
Sold by
Good Colton G
Bought by
Contreras Aliber Loera
Seller's Agent
Josh Gillum
Gillum Group Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
David Burgos
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$148,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-3.87%
Total Days on Market
91
Current Estimated Value
$203,870

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,970
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%
Original Mortgage
$137,200
Outstanding Balance
$123,021
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$88,115

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2018
Closed on
Feb 4, 2019
Sold by
Liberty Property Holdings Llc
Bought by
Good Colton G
Seller's Agent
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Josh Gillum
Gillum Group Real Estate LLC
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$141,900
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.79%
Original Mortgage
$144,950
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2018
Sold by
Teichroew Laynda Joy
Bought by
Liberty Property Holdigns Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
15%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2016
Sold by
Granite Ridge Construction Llc
Bought by
Teichroew Lynda Joy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2015
Sold by
Maloney Mary
Bought by
Wyland Us Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2005
Sold by
Helm Violet Rose
Bought by
Helm Jacqueline Lynn

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Contreras Aliber Loera $149,000 None Available
Good Colton G $142,000 None Available
Liberty Property Holdigns Llc $15,000 None Available
Teichroew Lynda Joy -- None Available
Wyland Us Bank -- None Available
Helm Jacqueline Lynn -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Contreras Aliber Loera $137,200
Previous Owner Good Colton G $144,950
Previous Owner Liberty Property Holdings Llc $15,000
Previous Owner Liberty Property Holdings Llc $104,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/24/2020 02/24/20 Sold $148,900 -3.9% $112 / Sq Ft
02/24/2020 02/24/20 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2019 11/25/19 For Sale $154,900 +9.2% $117 / Sq Ft
02/12/2019 02/12/19 Sold $141,900 +1.4% $107 / Sq Ft
02/12/2019 02/12/19 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2018 11/28/18 For Sale $139,900 -- $106 / 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 $1,298 $76,400 $38,400 $38,000
2023 $882 $180,500 $38,400 $142,100
2022 $874 $150,400 $32,600 $117,800
2021 $564 $150,400 $32,600 $117,800
2020 $808 $135,300 $29,600 $105,700
2019 $752 $135,300 $29,600 $105,700
2018 $744 $28,000 $26,400 $1,600
2017 $2,254 $28,000 $26,400 $1,600
2016 $3,066 $76,500 $23,700 $52,800
2015 $2,016 $76,500 $23,700 $52,800
2014 $2,662 $75,300 $22,800 $52,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Josh Gillum

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Josh Gillum

    Gillum Group Real Estate LLC

    (515) 633-7960

    1 in this area

    90 Total Sales

    Josh Gillum
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    David Burgos

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 339-1667

    7 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    David Burgos
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  • Junior Ibarra

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Junior Ibarra

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 988-3227

    36 in this area

    873 Total Sales

    Junior Ibarra
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 595516

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-03409000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

600 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 600 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 25 November 2019 and is currently estimated at $203,870, approximately $153 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 600 E Watrous Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Howe Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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