420 E Watrous Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
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Bed
2
Bath
6,609Sqft
0.87Acre(Lot)
Well maintained building that has only been used as a church. Seating, sound/AV systems, office furniture and shelving included. Outdoor storage shed also included. All systems are in good working order. Original building was built in 1967. An addition was added in 1992. (Polk county adjusted age to 1993). Roof replaced in 2022 and includes anchor points as a safety feature. This property is ready for use as is. Assessor Zoning is Residential R1-70 so this building could make a very unique home. It is also zoned as a P2 for Public, Civic and Institutional district. The recommended square footage of building should be verified by buyer.
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Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 2Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 1967 Building Area Total: 6609 Construction Materials: Brick Stories: 1 Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 158X239 Main Square Feet: 0.867 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.867 Lot Size Square Feet: 37762 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $437000 Original Price: $457000 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 01004579001000 Tax Legal Desc: LTS 76 & 77 SMITHS ACRES PLAT 2
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Location Information
Direction: From SE 14th Street turn on Watrous Ave. Subject is second property on the north side of Watrous after 5th Ave stop sign. WaterSource: Public
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