# 617 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $199,900 ($232/sqft), built 1920, 862 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $866/mo. Listed 3 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $199,900 |
| Price/sqft | $232 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 862 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 3 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $866 |
| **Total** | **$866** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1920
- 0.32 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
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!

## Location

- **Address:** 617 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.547829, -93.604559
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.547829,-93.604559

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Collin Coy
- **Brokerage:** Realty ONE Group Impact
- **Phone:** 5152506655
- **Email:** collin@collincoyrealestate.com

## Primary Photo

![617 E Watrous Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a118401752f514c93c52974535b81000l-f2051970144r.jpg)

*20 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/617-e-watrous-avenue-des-moines-ia-50315-a743512)*

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**MLS#:** 743512 | **Updated:** 2026-06-24
**Source:** listhub

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