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Watrous Heights, IA Housing Market
The Watrous Heights housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Watrous Heights was $182K last month, up 7.7% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Watrous Heights is $191, up 7.0% since last year.
Watrous Heights Housing Market Trends
What is the housing market like in Watrous Heights today?
In April 2025, Watrous Heights home prices were up 7.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $182K. On average, homes in Watrous Heights sell after 23 days on the market compared to 14 days last year. There were 8 homes sold in April this year, down from 12 last year.
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$181,500
+7.7% YoY | Apr 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Apr 2025
Growth
% YoY
Watrous Heights, IA
$181,500
+7.7%
United States
How hot is the Watrous Heights housing market?
Watrous Heights is very competitive. Homes sell in 21 days.
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Very Competitive
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 12 months
- Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
- The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 21 days.
- Hot homescan sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 8 days.
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Very Competitive
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 3 months
- Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
- The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 23 days.
- Hot homescan sell for around list price and go pending in around 7 days.
Not Very Competitive
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
- Multiple offers are rare.
- The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 93 days.
- Hot homescan sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 28 days.
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Sale-to-List PriceAll Home Types
Sale-to-List Price
(All Home Types)
99.3%
+1.2 pt YoY | Apr 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Apr 2025
Growth
% YoY
Watrous Heights, IA
99.3%
+1.2 pt
United States
View houses in Watrous Heights that sold recently
Recently sold homes
- $64,0004 beds1 bath1,303 sq ft521 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—521 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD APR 28, 2025$190,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,084 sq ft4315 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$190,000Sale to List0% over listDays on Market131 days4315 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD APR 25, 2025$200,000 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath922 sq ft314 Hughes Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$195,000Sale to List3% over listDays on Market38 days314 Hughes Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315- $85,0002 beds1 bath629 sq ft3903 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price—Sale to List—Days on Market—3903 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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SOLD APR 11, 2025$222,500 Last Sold Price4 beds2 baths1,068 sq ft3622 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$219,900Sale to List1% over listDays on Market63 days3622 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315![Placeholder]()
SOLD APR 4, 2025$170,000 Last Sold Price3 beds2 baths1,128 sq ft3802 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$174,000Sale to List2% under listDays on Market61 days3802 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50315![Placeholder]()
SOLD MAR 28, 2025$169,900 Last Sold Price3 beds1 bath1,188 sq ft3319 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$169,900Sale to List0% over listDays on Market55 days3319 SW 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315![Placeholder]()
SOLD MAR 26, 2025$125,675 Last Sold Price3 beds2.5 baths1,525 sq ft3634 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315List Price$119,900Sale to List5% over listDays on Market32 days3634 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315See all recently sold homes in Watrous Heights.
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Schools in Watrous Heights
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GreatSchools Rating
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Climate's impact on Watrous Heights housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Watrous Heights.
Flood Factor - Minor
7% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Watrous Heights has a minor risk of flooding. 59 properties in Watrous Heights are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 7% of all properties in Watrous Heights. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.Fire Factor - Moderate
6% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Watrous Heights has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 68 properties in Watrous Heights that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 6% of all properties in Watrous Heights.
Wind Factor - Minor
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Watrous Heights has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Watrous Heights is most at risk from tornadoes. 1,122 properties in Watrous Heights have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
Heat Factor - Moderate
100% of properties are at moderate
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
Watrous Heights has a moderate risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 100% of homes in Watrous Heights have a Moderate Heat Factor®.Watrous Heights is expected to see a 114% increase in the number of days over 103ºF over the next 30 years. Watrous Heights is expected to experience 7
hot days
this year, and 15 days above 103ºF in 30 years.Provided by First Street Foundation
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