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117 E Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315
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Key Details
Sold Price $199,900
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 836 sqft
Price per Sqft $239
MLS Listing ID 727689
Sold Date 11/12/25
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1959
Annual Tax Amount $2,897
Lot Size 8,668 Sqft
Acres 0.199
Property Sub-Type Residential
Property Description
Close to schools, shopping, and the airport this cozy home with 2 kitchens, sunroom, & over-sized garage with attached shop is a must see! There is plenty of room for parking in back, making turning around a breeze so you don't have to back out into the street. This well-maintained home offers 2 bedrooms on the main level plus a possible 3rd (currently used as a dining room). The partially finished basement expands your options with a 2nd kitchen, laundry area, large area that could be used as a family room or rec room, extra room that could be used as a non-conforming 4th bedroom or office space, and a half bath with mechanic's shower. Main floor features a full bath, hardwood flooring, and a bright sunroom with back stairs access. Outside enjoy a fully fenced yard, storage shed, and an oversized 2-car garage with attached shop to please any car lover/mechanic. Updates include newer roof, central A/C, updated electrical panel and GFI outlets, fresh paint on most of the main floor interior and exterior sunroom, new blinds on main floor, and some new siding and fresh paint on garage. Lower level would make a great Mother-in-law suite or separate living space for family. With flexible living spaces, thoughtful upgrades, and plenty of room for hobbies, this property is move-in ready and waiting for its next owner!
Location
State IA
County Polk
Area Des Moines S.East
Zoning N3A
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area, Window Treatments
Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
Fireplace No
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fully Fenced, Storage
Parking Features Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Chain Link, Full
Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Rectangular Lot
Entry Level One
Foundation Poured
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories One
Additional Building Storage
Schools
School District Des Moines Independent
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 12005235001000
Monthly Total Fees $241
Security Features Smoke Detector(s)
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Financing FHA
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