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Watrous South real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Watrous South real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Median sale price
$187K
-13% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$237K
-4% from Q1 '26
Active listings
42
+7.7% from Q1 '26
Homes sold
23
+35% from Q1 '26
New pendings
25
No change from Q1 '26
New listings
33
+38% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Watrous South

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Watrous South Q2 '21 Q2 '22 Q2 '23 Q2 '24 Q2 '25 Q1 '26 Median sale price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $173K Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $165K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $162K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $175K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $192K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $190K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $173K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $184K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $207K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $225K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $190K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $184K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $192K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $218K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $191K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $178K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $210K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $222K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $230K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $215K Median list price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $167K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $165K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $160K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $185K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $180K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $190K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $190K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $168K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $240K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $195K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $225K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $160K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $225K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $199K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $185K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $215K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $213K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $240K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $192K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $246K Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 Median sale price $173K Median list price $167K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $165K Median list price $165K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $162K Median list price $160K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $175K Median list price $185K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $192K Median list price $180K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $190K Median list price $190K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $173K Median list price $190K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $184K Median list price $168K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $207K Median list price $240K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $225K Median list price $195K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $190K Median list price $225K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $184K Median list price $160K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $192K Median list price $225K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $218K Median list price $199K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $191K Median list price $185K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $178K Median list price $215K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $210K Median list price $213K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $222K Median list price $240K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $230K Median list price $192K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $215K Median list price $246K
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Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).

Watrous South home values have eased over the past year, with the typical home value down nearly 10% in this rolling three-month view. At the same time, the median list price is up about 11% year over year, signaling sellers are still aiming higher on asking prices. Compared with Des Moines overall, Watrous South’s typical home value sits below the city median.

Looking at recent activity, around 23 homes sold in the latest three-month period while 33 new listings came on the market, and pending sales are up about 10% from a year ago. Months of supply has climbed to 2.6 months, up nearly 48% year over year yet still slightly tighter than the 2.9 months seen across Des Moines.

Homes are moving at a moderate pace, spending a typical 23 days on the market, and more than half are going off the market within two weeks. Roughly 23% of recent sales closed above the list price, and the average sale-to-list ratio is just over 100%, indicating buyers are often paying close to asking. With active listings down slightly from a year ago and prices softening but list prices rising, conditions can be nuanced for both sides of the table. Buyers and sellers in Watrous South can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in finding an agent who understands these trends and how to navigate them.



Learn more about what Watrous South has to offer.

Watrous South offers residents a friendly, walkable community with nearby parks, local shops, and convenient access to services that support everyday life and a strong sense of connection.

Watrous South stands out from other Des Moines neighborhoods by offering a quiet, mature residential pocket with quick access to city amenities along Fleur Drive and downtown. Tree-lined streets, mid‑century homes, and deep yards give the area a settled feel that appeals to long‑time residents and newcomers alike.

Families value the convenient access to area schools and parks. Residents are a short drive from Terrace Hill, Downtown Des Moines, and outdoor recreation along Gray’s Lake Park, which offers paved trails, boat rentals, and skyline views. Nearby MacRae Park and the Des Moines River corridor expand options for biking, jogging, and picnics.

Locals appreciate practical amenities close to home, including grocery options, neighborhood services, and casual dining. Cultural and community resources such as the Des Moines Public Library branches and events at the Des Moines Civic Center are within easy reach, making it simple to balance work, school, and recreation.

The real estate market in Watrous South can move quickly, with well‑kept properties drawing strong interest because of the location and community character. Whether you are planning to list a longtime residence or purchase your first home nearby, timing, pricing, and preparation are crucial. Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with a knowledgeable local agent who understands Watrous South and the wider Des Moines market.

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“We met with Isaiah early in our home search at an open house while visiting from out of town. He was very knowledgeable and patient answering our numerous questions and it felt like the right fit for us. He helped us immensely every step of the way, providing his expert opinion when asked, helping us better understand the market so we could adjust our expectations accordingly, and quickly and efficiently organizing open houses and private showings for the homes that fit our criteria. He was not pushy and did not rush the process which we both appreciated as first time home buyers. We were unfamiliar with the area and received recommendations from him for multiple mortgage brokers, inspection companies, and more providing us options for trusted people to work with without feeling pressured. When we landed on our home, he walked us through each step and advocated for us when unexpected issues arose. Our home buying process went more smoothly with Isaiah's guidance!”

Evans Family · Grimes, IA

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Century 21 Signature Real Estate
“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!”

Michael Pham · Des Moines, IA

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Iowa Realty
“Presley went out of her way to provide us with the best service possible. Very respectful and considerate. I would highly recommend Presley to anyone looking for property within her location to anyone. She is amazing! Cares for her clients and it shows!!!”

Tammie Illg · Diagonal, IA

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Iowa Realty Indianola
“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.”

Bob and Debbie · Ankeny, IA

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Iowa Realty
“She did go really far out of her way to show a house and had really good input on things we didn't notice”

Karl Andrews · IA

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Berkshire Hathaway BHHS First Realty
“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.”

D Gordon · Indianola, IA

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Century 21 Signature Real Estate
“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!”

Scott Wilberg ·

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Iowa Realty
“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!”

Annette · Ankeny, IA

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Iowa Realty
“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.”

Steven Johnson · Ankeny, IA

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Iowa Realty
“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!”

Jacob Olson · Adel, IA

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Berkshire Hathaway Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
“Enjoyed working with Rich and his team. Our acreage sold quickly and we received multiple offers.”

Lois D. · Pleasantville, IA

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RE/MAX Concepts
“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.”

Eric · Des Moines, IA

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Iowa Realty

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