7500 SW 12th St Des Moines, IA 50315
Watrous South NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,336/month
Highlights
- No HOA
- Family Room
- Dining Area
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
Welcome to this charming 1.5-story home on Des Moines’ vibrant south side, just minutes from the Blank Park Zoo. The main level features a spacious living room, an open kitchen and dining area with a walkout to the fully fenced backyard, plus a bedroom with a walk-in closet and bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find two additional bedrooms filled with natural light. An attached one-stall garage adds convenience, and the location can’t be beat — close to parks, the zoo, and all the amenities the south side has to offer. Don’t miss the chance to make this delightful home your own!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,400
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 10,230 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 62x165
- Chain Link Fence
- Property is zoned N3A
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,292 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Family Room
- Dining Area
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 120/02205-000-000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,132 | $180,200 | $35,800 | $144,400 |
| 2024 | $3,132 | $159,200 | $31,100 | $128,100 |
| 2023 | $3,104 | $159,200 | $31,100 | $128,100 |
| 2022 | $3,080 | $131,700 | $26,700 | $105,000 |
| 2021 | $2,686 | $131,700 | $26,700 | $105,000 |
| 2020 | $2,784 | $116,200 | $23,400 | $92,800 |
| 2019 | $2,520 | $116,200 | $23,400 | $92,800 |
| 2018 | $2,490 | $102,300 | $20,200 | $82,100 |
| 2017 | $2,404 | $102,300 | $20,200 | $82,100 |
| 2016 | $2,336 | $97,400 | $18,900 | $78,500 |
| 2015 | $2,336 | $97,400 | $18,900 | $78,500 |
| 2014 | $2,416 | $99,600 | $18,900 | $80,700 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 11/17/25 | Price Changed | $200,000 | -4.8% | $155 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/14/2025 10/14/25 | For Sale | $210,000 | +20.0% | $163 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | Sold | $175,000 | 0.0% | $160 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/02/2025 05/02/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/02/2025 05/02/25 | For Sale | $175,000 | +11.5% | $160 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/25/2021 06/25/21 | Sold | $157,000 | -1.9% | $144 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/25/2021 06/25/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/27/2021 04/27/21 | For Sale | $160,000 | -- | $147 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $175,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $175,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $157,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Corporate Deed | $79,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $46,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $21,500 | -- | |
| Land Contract | $21,800 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $20,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $154,156 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $95,200 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $76,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $2,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 728302
APN: 120-02205000000
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