$192,000

919 Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

3 beds |
2 baths |
756 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1952
6,403sqft lot
2 car garage
$254/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

First-Time Buyer Alert! Move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a functional and flexible layout. The main level features two bedrooms, an updated full bath, and a spacious living room filled with natural light. Enjoy the bonus three-season room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The finished lower level expands your living space with an additional family room, third bedroom, 3/4 bath, laundry and storage room. Outside, enjoy a large fenced backyard, a nice patio space ready for grilling, and a 2-car detached garage. Big-ticket exterior updates have already been done, including newer siding, softits, gutters and an architectural shingle roof. Whether you are buying your first home or simply looking for a comfortable, move-in ready option, this one checks all the boxes.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: January 15, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 15, 2026 at 1:17AM
Listing Office:: LPT Realty, LLC : (515) 669-4010
Listing Agent:: Amy Forte : (515) 422-7731
MLS ID:: 732877

General: Eat-in KitchenWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Egress WindowsPartially Finished
Flooring: CarpetVinyl
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGas

Style: Ranch
Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Vinyl Siding1Block

Road/Access: Asphalt
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: N5-EX S 11F- LOT 194 WATROUS PARK01005765001000
Fencing: Chain Link

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Amy Forte , LPT Realty, LLC

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Location

Schools Nearby

Park Avenue Elementary School

3141 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades KG-5

0.56 miles away

Orchard Place School

5412 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades KG-12

0.94 miles away

Lincoln High School

2600 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades 9-12

0.94 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.