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“Lacie was amazing throughout the whole buying experience as a first-time home owner. She made every effort to keep me informed during our buying process and shown her expertise when any questions arose. When there were some questions she couldn't answer she was able to defer me to the appriorate subject-matter expert whether it was an electrician for electrical questions/work to inspection questions. She was absolutely fantastic to work with and would highly recommend her to friends and family that are looking to buy/sell now and later! Thank you Lacie Shelby for working with my partner and I. Thank you even more for making our first home purchase worth it!”
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“Wendy Beal was knowledgeable and very proffesional. Her familiarity of the Ankeny market and current trends were of great help in setting the strategy for selling our home. We would highly recommend Wendy Beal for anybody looking to buy or sell in central Iowa.”
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“She did go really far out of her way to show a house and had really good input on things we didn't notice”
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“Deanna was amazing! She listened to me & understood my goals. She answered all questions & was respectful of my wants & needs. She was quick with responses & was there for me every step of the process.”
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“To whom it my concern, It is our immense pleasure to recommend Viola Salvato as a real estate agent for any individual or family searching for the ideal home. Viola had an initial meeting with us regarding our specific needs in a home as well as our budgetary limits. She is highly talented and immediately found us numerous listings of homes. She did not waste our time with homes that were not in line with our needs. Viola is a master with contract negotiation she came up with a deal that was good for us as well as making the seller happy. She knows the area like the back of her hand and there is nothing that escapes her attention when it comes to properties for sale in this area. We found Viola to be a highly attentive agent, almost as if we were her only customers, although we know that was not the case. She returned all phone calls and emails the same day. We never felt neglected or unimportant. She also is highly personable with an engaging personality. She is hands down the best!”
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“Dakotah was amazing to work with! Dakotah was referred to us by someone and we will continue to refer him to others. Knowledgeable about the Des Moines area and homes in the area. Always felt that Dakotah was looking out for us as first time home buyers and helped us explain the home buying process in great detail. When we do decide to sell our incredible home, we will surely work with Dakotah again!”
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“Roger was very responsive to our house selling & buying needs. He also presented to us additional options on other properties to consider besides the ones we found of interest to your.”
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“Matt cares deeply about his clients and is as trustworthy as they come. He was a fantastic guide and advisor through our home buying process. We ran into a number of snafus and hiccups but he navigated us through them to secure a good deal. Highly recommend Matt!”
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“Enjoyed working with Rich and his team. Our acreage sold quickly and we received multiple offers.”
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“Julie really knows how to market a property and obtain a ton of exposure. She was extremely helpful and insightful in selling my house. She also really cares for her clients.”
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Watrous Heights real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Watrous Heights real estate market, updated for October 2025. *
The typical home value in Watrous Heights is projected to be $163,500 for the month of October. September’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the neighborhood to be $164,000—down 19.61% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, city-level data pegged home values at $220,000 in Des Moines for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $220,530 in October.
Watrous Heights had 13 new listings and 8 listings that went under contract in September, increasing the area’s total available inventory to 11—up 22.22% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further increased in October.
The median listing price for homes in Watrous Heights fell 0.0% from August to September, bringing the current median listing price to $175,000. Based on projected data for October, listing prices may continue to fall.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In September 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 23 days, compared to 39 days in September 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be steady. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this October.
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Learn more about what Watrous Heights has to offer.
Watrous Heights offers residents a welcoming, walkable community with well-kept homes, ample green spaces, convenient local amenities, and a strong sense of neighborhood pride.
Watrous Heights pairs south-side ease with quick connections to the best of Des Moines. Set along the Watrous Avenue corridor, the neighborhood offers well-kept blocks of mid-century ranches and Cape Cods, shaded sidewalks, and a low-key pace that still puts you minutes from Gray’s Lake, the Fleur Drive corridor, and downtown. Outdoor time is easy to plan, with miles of trails at Des Moines Water Works Park and shoreline sunsets at Gray’s Lake, plus golf nearby and the historic parade grounds and prairie at adjacent Fort Des Moines. Travelers appreciate the short hop to Des Moines International Airport, yet day-to-day life stays residential and relaxed.
Families are served by Des Moines Public Schools, with nearby campuses including Lincoln High School and feeder schools such as Brody Middle. Weekend plans practically make themselves: concerts and festivals at Des Moines Water Works Park, neighborhood playgrounds, and quick drives to the Blank Park Zoo and downtown cultural spots. Commuters benefit from straightforward routes on Fleur Drive, SW 9th Street, and Park Avenue, while regional access across Polk County keeps work and recreation within easy reach. Frequent fliers will value the convenience of the Des Moines International Airport nearby without sacrificing quiet evenings at home.
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