617 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
About This Home
PRICED TO SELL! SELLER is offering a $5,000 closing costs credit or allowance with acceptable offer. Beautifully restored bungalow where timeless character meets modern updates. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home has been extensively remodeled while preserving the stunning original woodwork, built-ins, and craftsmanship that make homes of this era so special. The completely renovated main floor features new drywall, fresh paint, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, a fully updated kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a beautifully remodeled bathroom featuring a custom floor-to-ceiling tiled tub surround and modern finishes. Natural light fills the spacious living and dining areas, showcasing the home's original architectural details and warm character. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof, new furnace, new central air conditioning, and new water heater. The full basement offers abundant storage and is ready for future finishing, creating an excellent opportunity to add additional living space and build equity. Outside, enjoy the large rear deck overlooking the backyard—perfect for entertaining, grilling, or relaxing—along with a detached garage providing additional storage and parking. Move-in ready and thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, this home offers the perfect combination of character, functionality, and modern convenience. Come and see Today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Dining Area
- Finished area below ground: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 862
- Total interior livable area: 862 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 12006920000000
- Zoning: Res
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 93 x 150
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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 | $909 | $10,908 |
| Home Insurance * | $128 | $1,536 |
| Property Taxes | $212 | $2,544 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,370 | $16,440 |
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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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Price change | $179,000 |
| 2026-08-03 | Price change | $179,900 |
| 2026-07-27 | Price change | $188,900 |
| 2026-07-20 | Price change | $189,900 |
| 2026-07-06 | Price change | $194,900 |
| 2026-06-22 | Listed for sale | $199,900 |
| 2025-12-10 | Sold | $70,000 |
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