The Watrous South housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Watrous South was $216K last month, up 12.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Watrous South is $192, down 14.4% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Watrous South today?
In May 2025, Watrous South home prices were up 12.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $216K. On average, homes in Watrous South sell after 20 days on the market compared to 27 days last year. There were 20 homes sold in May this year, up from 18 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$215,750
+12.7% YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Watrous South, IA
$215,750
+12.7%
United States
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How hot is the Watrous South housing market?
Watrous South is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 17 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 6 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 17 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 5 days.
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Climate's impact on Watrous South housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Watrous South.
Flood Factor - Minor
8% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Watrous South has a minor risk of flooding. 135 properties in Watrous South are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 8% of all properties in Watrous South. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
27% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Watrous South has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 689 properties in Watrous South that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 27% of all properties in Watrous South.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Watrous South has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Watrous South is most at risk from tornadoes. 2,473 properties in Watrous South have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.