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2816 Watrous Avenue

Des Moines IA 50321

4
3
2
2164 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $365,000
Tom Stender CusterTom Stender Custer, last sold this property on 27 July 2026 after 51 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
2164 sq. ft. floor area
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Des Moines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 2816 Watrous Avenue is $392.5k.

Median value
$392.5k
Estimated value range
$240k - $760k
Median days on market
25
Estimated value trend
-2%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Des Moines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 2816 Watrous Avenue

2026
Sold
$365,000
27 Jul 2026 by Tom Stender Custer, of Century 21 Signature
2022
Sold
$331,000
16 Jun 2022 by Carla Jourdan, of Century 21 Signature
2020
Sold
$258,500
07 May 2020 by Stephanie Sullivan, of Keller Williams Realty GDM

Happy sellers in Des Moines

95%
95% of sellers in Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Des Moines stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 4 reviews in Des Moines over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 4 bedroom single-family properties in Des Moines

In the last 12 months, 26 four-bedroom single-family properties similar to 2816 Watrous Avenue, have been sold.

This represents a 14% increase in four-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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