Watrous South, IA Housing Market
The Watrous South housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Watrous South was $241K last month, up 27.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Watrous South is $184, down 2.4% since last year.
Watrous South Housing Market Trends
In August 2023, Watrous South home prices were up 27.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $241K. On average, homes in Watrous South sell after 6 days on the market compared to 6 days last year. There were 27 homes sold in August this year, down from 30 last year.

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How hot is the Watrous South housing market?
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 3 months
- Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
- The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 5 days.
- Hot homescan sell for around list price and go pending in around 2 days.
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
- Multiple offers are rare.
- The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 60 days.
- Hot homescan sell for around list price and go pending in around 14 days.
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
- Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
- The average homes sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 8 days.
- Hot homescan sell for about 5% above list price and go pending in around 3 days.
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Recently sold homes
- $198,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1.5 baths1,062 sq. ft.1801 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$194,900Sale to List2% over listDays on Market61 days1801 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
- $250,000 Last Sold Price4 beds1.5 baths1,116 sq. ft.1008 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$250,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market42 days1008 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
- $265,0003 beds1.5 baths2,046 sq. ft.1408 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Days on Market—1408 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
- $187,000—beds—baths—sq. ft.4814 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Days on Market—4814 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
- $242,900 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths1,782 sq. ft.1004 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$234,900Sale to List3% over listDays on Market49 days1004 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
- $165,000 Last Sold Price2 beds1 bath896 sq. ft.1015 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$165,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market67 days1015 Mckinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
- $196,000 Last Sold Price2 beds2 baths964 sq. ft.5903 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$175,000Sale to List12% over listDays on Market42 days5903 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
- $291,0004 beds3 baths2,014 sq. ft.1218 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Days on Market—1218 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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3/10 Wright Elementary School Public • K-5 | 270 Students | N/A |
NR Orchard Place School Public • K-12 | 79 Students | 5 reviews |
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