2816 Watrous Avenue Overview
- Time on Site:
- 24 days
- Visits:
- 9
Nestled among the mature trees of Des Moines' desirable Southwestern Hills, this beautifully maintained two-story home offers generous living spaces, extensive updates, and exceptional convenience. Double front doors open to an inviting main level featuring a cozy family room with a striking brick fireplace and built-in shelving, while the oversized formal living room is filled with natural light from newer windows. The thoughtfully designed kitchen offers abundant workspace, a brick-accented range area, and an open layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A convenient main-floor laundry room and half bath complete the level. The second floor features four spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with a tiled shower and ample closet space. Three additional bedrooms and a large full bath provide flexibility for family, guests, or home office needs. The finished lower level includes a comfortable family room, wet bar, and abundant storage. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard highlighted by a spacious deck. Updates include new HVAC (2024), LG dishwasher (2024), roof (2016), windows (2019), LVP flooring (2022), water heater (2022), toilets (2022), professionally cleaned ductwork (2024), radon mitigation system (2025), and complete exterior painting (2025). Located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, the Airport, Gray's Lake, Water Works Park, walking paths, and bike trails, this move-in-ready home combines space, comfort, and convenience in one exceptional package.
2816 Watrous Avenue Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 2,164
- Price/Sq.ft. $173
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: false
School Information
- School District: Des Moines Independent
Building Information
- Year Built: 1970
Location/Region
- County Or Parish: Polk
- MLS Area Major: Des Moines S.West
- Postal City: Des Moines
Rent/Lease Information
- Lease Considered: false
Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: 6849.75
General Information
- Listing Terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Parcel Number: 12000202015000 and 12000202016001
- Property Sub Type: Residential
- Property Type: Residential
- Senior Community: false
- Zoning: RES
Interior
Parking Information
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: true
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
- Bathrooms Total: 3
- Bedrooms Total: 4
Building Interior
- Below Grade Finished Area: 925.0
- Building Area Total: 2164.0
General Information
- Appliances: Built-In Oven,Cooktop,Dryer,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace Screen
- Fireplace: true
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile
- Foundation Details: Block
- Interior Features: Wet Bar,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Window Treatments
- Laundry Features: Main Level
- Levels: Two
- Living Area: 2164.0
- Main Level Bedrooms: 0
- Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
- Stories: 2
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Lot Information
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
- Water Source: Public
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Two Story,Traditional
- Attached Garage: true
- Construction Materials: Brick,Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
General Information
- Exterior Features: Basketball Court,Play Structure
- Fencing: Wood
- Sewer: Public Sewer
2816 Watrous Avenue Neighborhood
Community
50321 (DES MOINES) Demographics
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.2816 Watrous Avenue Monthly Cost
2816 Watrous Avenue Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
2816 Watrous Avenue History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026Source: Des Moines Area | June 05, 2026 |
Contact Information: (515) 868-8000