518 Watrous Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315

Single Family Detached MLS #: 710593 Courtesy Of Keller Williams Greater Des Moines

$239,900

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,066 sq ft
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Est. Property Tax: $2,818
Estimated monthly payments: $1,284/mo.* (recalculate)

Property InformationDescription

4 CAR GARAGE! Vaulted ceilings! 3 Season porch! This home comes with many bonuses. If you are a car person, this garage is a must see with all the bells and whistles. Light and bright throughout, the white kitchen features a vaulted ceiling with skylights and great pull-up bar seating area. Many kitchen cabinets feature pull-out drawers, plenty of storage! The oversized 3 season porch is an additional living area, while the master bedroom features many windows and an electric stove. Two additional bedrooms on the first floor and a full bath. The current owner completely revamped the basement, giving you a great rec room space, brand new 3/4 bath and great potential for a future bedroom or overflow living space. Garage space has great potential for rental income for storage! Vinyl siding and many updates throughout.

Features

  • Age: Over 50 Years Old
  • Amenities: Dock, Cable Ready
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator
  • Architecture Style: Bungalow
  • Exterior Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Floor Covering: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
  • Roof Type: Asphalt

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School Information

518 Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

Elementary School
Grades KG-5 | Public School
SOUTH UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Des Moines, IA 50315
4201 S Union St
515.­242.8409
Distance: 0.4 mi
School Rating
F
Student:Teacher Ratio
11:1
Total Students
439
Middle School
Grades 6-8 | Public School
BRODY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Des Moines, IA 50321
2501 Park Ave
515.­242.8443
Distance: 1.7 mi
School Rating
F
Student:Teacher Ratio
17:1
Total Students
686
High School
Grades 9-12 | Public School
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
Des Moines, IA 50315
2600 SW 9th St
515.­242.7500
Distance: 1.0 mi
School Rating
D-
Student:Teacher Ratio
26:1
Total Students
2423
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Park Avenue Elementary School 0.6 mi Public KG-5 C-
Wright Elementary School 0.9 mi Public KG-5 C-
Orchard Place School 0.9 mi Public KG-12
Virtual Campus 1.1 mi Public 9-12 D
Christ The King School 1.1 mi Private PK-8
Howe Elementary School 1.2 mi Public KG-5 D+
Weeks Middle School 1.2 mi Public 6-8 F
Lovejoy Elementary School 1.4 mi Public KG-5 C-
Des Moines Adventist School 1.4 mi Private PK-8
Jefferson Elementary School 1.5 mi Public KG-5 C
Jackson Elementary School 1.6 mi Public KG-5 D
St Anthony Elementary School 1.7 mi Private PK-8
Morris Elementary School 1.7 mi Public KG-5 C-
Mckinley Elementary School 2.0 mi Public EE-5 D-
Mccombs Middle School 2.3 mi Public 6-8 D
River Woods Elementary School 2.4 mi Public KG-5 D
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Demographic Data

Des Moines, IA 50315

Median Age: 37.7
Married: 35%
Number of Households: 15,455
Households with Children: 30.5%
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