805 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
About This Home
THIS PROPERTY TO BE SOLD WITH THE PROPERTY AT 4011 SE 8TH ST. Side by side duplexes for sale on the south side of Des Moines. Both duplexes have 2 units, and each unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Off street parking is included, with 2 parking spaces available for each unit, and an exterior storage shed is also included with the properties. Each unit has a large living space, an eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry hook-ups, and a back patio area.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1977
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subType: Duplex,Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Main Level
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,854
- Total interior livable area: 1,854 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 12006906004000
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: RES
Features
- Patio & porch: Open,Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 8,015 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 73 x 110
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,314 | $15,768 |
| Home Insurance * | $185 | $2,220 |
| Property Taxes | $399 | $4,788 |
| Electricity | $138 | $1,659 |
| Total | $2,036 | $24,432 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $259,900 |
| 2024-08-28 | Listing removed | $995 |
| 2024-08-24 | Listed for rent | $995 |
| 2024-03-21 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-03-08 | Price change | $995 |
| 2024-03-03 | Listed for rent | $1,100 |
| 2022-09-16 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-08-04 | Listed for rent | $975 |
| 2019-06-02 | Listing removed | $795 |
| 2019-04-03 | Listed for rent | $795 |
| 2006-05-23 | Sold | $112,500 |
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