Iowa
Des Moines
117 E Watrous Avenue

$199,900

117 E Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

2 beds |
2 baths |
836 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1959
8,668sqft lot
2 car garage
$239/sqft
Listed 2 days ago

Property Description

Close to schools, shopping, and the airport this cozy home with 2 kitchens, sunroom, & over-sized garage with attached shop is a must see! There is plenty of room for parking in back, making turning around a breeze so you don't have to back out into the street. This well-maintained home offers 2 bedrooms on the main level plus a possible 3rd (currently used as a dining room). The partially finished basement expands your options with a 2nd kitchen, laundry area, large area that could be used as a family room or rec room, extra room that could be used as a non-conforming 4th bedroom or office space, and a half bath with mechanic's shower. Main floor features a full bath, hardwood flooring, and a bright sunroom with back stairs access. Outside enjoy a fully fenced yard, storage shed, and an oversized 2-car garage with attached shop to please any car lover/mechanic. Updates include newer roof, central A/C, updated electrical panel and GFI outlets, fresh paint on most of the main floor interior and exterior sunroom, new blinds on main floor, and some new siding and fresh paint on garage. Lower level would make a great Mother-in-law suite or separate living space for family. With flexible living spaces, thoughtful upgrades, and plenty of room for hobbies, this property is move-in ready and waiting for its next owner!

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: October 4, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Platinum Realty LLC : (888) 220-0988
Listing Agent:: Tammy Saunders : (515) 314-2439
MLS ID:: 727689

General: Dining AreaWindow Treatments
Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Partially Finished
Flooring: CarpetHardwoodLaminateVinyl
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas

General: Fully FencedStorageStorage
Style: Ranch
Other Structures: Storage
Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Cement SidingMetal Siding1Poured

Road/Access: Concrete
Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: N3A-EX N 5 F- N 1/2 LT 19 SUNNYCREST12005235001000
Fencing: Chain LinkFull

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Tammy Saunders, Platinum Realty LLC

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Location

Schools Nearby

South Union Elementary School

4201 S Union St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades KG-5

0.17 miles away

Weeks Middle School

901 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades 6-8

0.85 miles away

Orchard Place School

5412 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Grades KG-12

1.11 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.