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617 E Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315

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$ 188,900
617 E Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315
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617 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
617 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
617 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
617 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
617 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
617 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
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Brenda Zobel-Moody

Brenda Zobel-Moody

brendazmrealty@gmail.com +1(515) 238-8413
$ 188,900
Est. payment | /mo

2 Beds

1 Bath

862 SqFt


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$ 188,900
Est. payment | /mo
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2 Beds

1 Bath

862 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Residential

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 862 sqft

Price per Sqft $219

MLS Listing ID 743512

Style Bungalow

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Construction Status Resale

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1920

Annual Tax Amount $2,514

Lot Size 0.320 Acres

Acres 0.32

Property Sub-Type Residential

Property Description

PRICED TO SELL! 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

State IA

County Polk

Area Des Moines S.East

Zoning Res

Rooms

Basement Unfinished

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Interior

Interior Features Dining Area

Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplace No

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck

Parking Features Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Garage Spaces 1.0

Garage Description 1.0

Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle

Porch Deck

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Rectangular Lot

Foundation Block

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

New Construction No

Construction Status Resale

Schools

School District Des Moines Independent

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 12006920000000

Monthly Total Fees $209

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

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Ankeny, IA, 50023, USA

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