# 420 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

> **TL;DR:** 0bd/2ba single family, $457,000 ($69/sqft), built 1967, 6,609 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $1,980/mo. Listed 21 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $457,000 |
| Price/sqft | $69 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Square Feet | 6,609 |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Lot Size | 37,767 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 21 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,980 |
| **Total** | **$1,980** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1967
- 0.87 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Well maintained building that has only been used as a church. Seating, sound/AV systems, office furniture and shelving included. Outdoor storage shed also included. All systems are in good working order. Original building was built in 1967. An addition was added in 1992. (Polk county adjusted age to 1993). Roof replaced in 2022 and includes anchor points as a safety feature. This property is ready for use as is. Assessor Zoning is Residential R1-70 so this building could make a very unique home. It is also zoned as a P2 for Public, Civic and Institutional district. The recommended square footage of building should be verified by buyer.

## Location

- **Address:** 420 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.548532, -93.60772
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.548532,-93.60772

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Dan Dular
- **Brokerage:** Capital Choice Realty
- **Phone:** (515) 771-6340
- **Email:** ccr.dand@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![420 E Watrous Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1bcb3a6365f14570a9c2b3b1084dc771l-f2293489214r.jpg)

*12 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/420-e-watrous-avenue-des-moines-ia-50315-a736711)*

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**MLS#:** 736711 | **Updated:** 2026-04-26
**Source:** listhub

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