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1140 Watrous Ave; Des Moines, IA Property Details

1140 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1940. This property is currently Financed and is not for sale. Our records show that 1140 Watrous Ave has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, and a total of 1,256 square feet. The lot size of 1140 Watrous Ave is 9,750 square feet.

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1140 Watrous Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$136,100 Estimated Value
2 Beds
1 Baths
1,256 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Financed
  • Owners / Type: 1 / Individual
  • Owner Status: Individual
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Purchase Price: $96,500
  • Open Loans / Balance: 1 / $50,962
  • Est. Equity / %: $140,038 / 73.32%
  • Gross Yield: 7.715%
  • APN: 120/06777-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 20 years, 6 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4

Structure

  • Building Style: Frame
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior Wall Type: Metal
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Sewer Type: Yes
  • Water Source: Municipal

Measurements

  • Total: 1,256/SqFt
  • Lot: 9,750/SqFt
  • Gross: 1,696/SqFt
  • Garage: 240/SqFt
  • Living: 1,256/SqFt
  • Basement: 840/SqFt
  • Building: 1,696/SqFt
  • Ground: 856/SqFt
  • Basement Finished: 400/SqFt
  • Basement Unfinished: 440/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $76.83

Legal Description

  • Description: W 28F LOT 4 & E 37F LOT 5 WATROUS HIGHLANDS
Building Insights

Land Information

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Within Flood Zone: True
  • Flood Zone: X / Low/Medium Risk
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.548 / -93.63014
  • Subdivision: Watrous Highlands
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 3028
  • Cooling: Central
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 1

Ownership Info

1140 Watrous Ave has no associated ownership info
1140 Watrous Ave has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1140 Watrous Ave has 10 associated Taxes items

1140 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA pays taxes in Polk County, IA. The most recent tax assessment records are from 2025 and show that the current assessed value of the property is $136,100. The APN we've located for 1140 Watrous Ave is 120/06777-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $136,100
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  120/06777-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  29100
  • Market Land Value:  29100
  • Tax Amount:  2206
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  136100
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1140 Watrous Ave has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $136,100 Land Value $29,100 Improvement Value $107,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $122,600 Land Value $25,700 Improvement Value $96,900 Tax Amount $2,206 Change Rate +0.021296% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.017993%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $122,600 Land Value $25,700 Improvement Value $96,900 Tax Amount $2,160 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.017618%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $100,500 Land Value $21,800 Improvement Value $78,700 Tax Amount $2,160 Change Rate +0.003717% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021493%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $100,500 Land Value $21,800 Improvement Value $78,700 Tax Amount $2,152 Change Rate -0.034978% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021413%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $94,800 Land Value $20,400 Improvement Value $74,400 Tax Amount $2,230 Change Rate +0.090998% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023523%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $94,800 Land Value $20,400 Improvement Value $74,400 Tax Amount $2,044 Change Rate +0.012884% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021561%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $84,600 Land Value $17,900 Improvement Value $66,700 Tax Amount $2,018 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023853%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $84,600 Land Value $17,900 Improvement Value $66,700 Tax Amount $2,018 Change Rate +0.0803% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023853%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $77,600 Land Value $16,100 Improvement Value $61,500 Tax Amount $1,868 Change Rate +0.028634% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024072%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $77,600 Land Value $16,100 Improvement Value $61,500 Tax Amount $1,816 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023402%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $78,100 Land Value $15,800 Improvement Value $62,300 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $1,772 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate