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301 Watson Ave; Des Moines, IA Property Details

301 Watson Ave, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1954. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 301 Watson Ave has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, and a total of 520 square feet. The lot size of 301 Watson Ave is 9,900 square feet.

Off market
301 Watson Ave Des Moines, IA 50313
$82,800 Estimated Value
2 Beds
1 Baths
520 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 1 / Individual
  • Owner Status: Individual
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Purchase Price: $39,500
  • Est. Equity / %: $147,000 / 100%
  • Gross Yield: 6.073%
  • APN: 070/04516-001-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 4 years, 7 months

Rooms

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

Structure

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

Measurements

  • Total: 520/SqFt
  • Lot: 9,900/SqFt
  • Gross: 520/SqFt
  • Garage: 280/SqFt
  • Living: 520/SqFt
  • Building: 520/SqFt
  • Ground: 520/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $75.96

Legal Description

  • Description: LOTS 15, 16 & 17 BLK 5 OLD ORCHARD BEACH
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: 41.615135 / -93.614975
  • Subdivision: Old Orchard Beach
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 5051
  • Cooling: Central
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 1

HOA

  • H O A One Name: Home Opportunities Made Easy Inc
  • H O A One Type: Home Owner Association

Ownership Info

301 Watson Ave has no associated ownership info
301 Watson Ave has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

301 Watson Ave has 10 associated Taxes items

301 Watson 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 $82,800. The APN we've located for 301 Watson Ave is 070/04516-001-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $82,800
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  070/04516-001-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  21300
  • Market Land Value:  21300
  • Tax Amount:  1208
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  82800
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

301 Watson Ave has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $82,800 Land Value $21,300 Improvement Value $61,500 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $71,900 Land Value $18,300 Improvement Value $53,600 Tax Amount $1,208 Change Rate -0.04127% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.016801%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $71,900 Land Value $18,300 Improvement Value $53,600 Tax Amount $1,260 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.017524%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $62,300 Land Value $15,900 Improvement Value $46,400 Tax Amount $1,260 Change Rate +0.095652% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.020225%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $62,300 Land Value $15,900 Improvement Value $46,400 Tax Amount $1,150 Change Rate -0.033613% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.018459%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $54,700 Land Value $13,900 Improvement Value $40,800 Tax Amount $1,190 Change Rate +0.101852% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021755%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $54,700 Land Value $13,900 Improvement Value $40,800 Tax Amount $1,080 Change Rate +0.015038% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.019744%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $48,700 Land Value $12,100 Improvement Value $36,600 Tax Amount $1,064 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021848%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $48,700 Land Value $12,100 Improvement Value $36,600 Tax Amount $1,064 Change Rate -0.011152% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021848%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $48,300 Land Value $11,800 Improvement Value $36,500 Tax Amount $1,076 Change Rate +0.030651% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.022277%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $48,300 Land Value $11,800 Improvement Value $36,500 Tax Amount $1,044 Change Rate -0.104631% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021615%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $52,600 Land Value $12,600 Improvement Value $40,000 Tax Amount $1,166 Change Rate +0.042934% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.022167%
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $1,118 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate