Watrous South, located between Fleur Drive and SW 9th Street, is a residential and park-adjacent Des Moines neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a greenbelt feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Gray’s Lake Park loop and the Kruidenier Trail, where walkers, cyclists, and skyline views set the daily rhythm. Housing trends toward tidy postwar homes with deep yards and mature trees, with occasional newer infill along wider arterials. Water and open space shape the geography, with Gray’s Lake and the Raccoon River corridor defining the western edge. Gray’s Lake Park, Water Works Park, and the Des Moines Water Works grounds anchor outdoor culture and weekend routines.
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Offer insights
1004 Spring St · $199,900
$204K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $204K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Daylight basement
Bedrooms
3 main level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove
Flooring
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Gas heating (natural gas)
Exterior features
Deck
Wood fencing
Concrete road frontage
Rectangular lot
Home design
Resale property
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Frame construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Below-grade finished area of 400
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
Annual tax amount $3,990
Other
Zoning: N3A
Lot dimensions 60X140
Lot area 0.193 acres
Electricity and solar
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Good split level home featuring: three bedroom, newer furnace and water heater, oversized deck, large fenced in backyard, and room for a garage.
DMMLS #298696
Feb 21, 2007
Sold
$106,000
$110/sq ft
Jan 24, 2007
Listed
$106,900
$111/sq ft
3 bedroom, walk-out lower level, fenced back yard. Sold as is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,990 (+9.5%)
$35,000 + $169,800
$204,800
2025
$3,644 (+2.1%)
$35,000 + $169,800
$204,800
2024
$3,570 (+3.9%)
$30,500 + $151,000
$181,500
2023
$3,436 (+0.8%)
$30,500 + $151,000
$181,500
2022
$3,410 (+0.2%)
$25,100 + $120,700
$145,800
2021
$3,402 (−3.7%)
$25,100 + $120,700
$145,800
2020
$3,534 (+7.7%)
$25,100 + $120,700
$145,800
2019
$3,282 (+63.6%)
$23,500 + $112,800
$136,300
2018
$2,006 (+3.4%)
$23,500 + $112,800
$136,300
2017
$1,940 (−26.0%)
$20,500 + $54,900
$75,400
2016
$2,620 (+10.9%)
$19,000 + $52,700
$71,700
2013
$2,362
$17,800 + $80,800
$98,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
8,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
964
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
964
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
12004483001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50315
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1004 Spring St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $153,000 and $234,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $153K to $234K.