Are yards well-kept in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say parking is easy

Would people walk alone at night in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say car is needed

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Watrous South, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do kids play outside in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say kids play outside

Is Watrous South, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's quiet

Does Watrous South, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are sidewalks

Do residents of Watrous South, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are neighbors friendly in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there are community events

What is 1001 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1001 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $147,700 .

What is the price history for 1001 Elder Ln?

1001 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $82,000 in December 2017.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1001 Elder Ln have air conditioning?

Yes, 1001 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1001 Elder Ln have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1001 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$147,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
732 sqft

1001 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $1,061/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 27, 2017 for $82,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$148K

Since last month

$2K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$600 (+0.4%)

Since last sale

$66K (+80.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +112% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$148K
August 2026	$150K
July 2026	$152K
June 2026	$152K
May 2026	$152K
April 2026	$150K
March 2026	$148K
February 2026	$143K
January 2026	$145K
2025
December 2025	$143K
November 2025	$146K
October 2025	$147K
September 2025	$147K
August 2025	$148K
July 2025	$150K
June 2025	$149K
May 2025	$148K
April 2025	$149K
March 2025	$148K
February 2025	$144K
January 2025	$145K
2024
December 2024	$147K
November 2024	$150K
October 2024	$147K
September 2024	$146K
August 2024	$145K
July 2024	$144K
June 2024	$146K
May 2024	$147K
April 2024	$146K
March 2024	$145K
February 2024	$141K
January 2024	$142K
2023
December 2023	$140K
November 2023	$143K
October 2023	$141K
September 2023	$141K
August 2023	$142K
July 2023	$143K
June 2023	$139K
May 2023	$137K
April 2023	$133K
March 2023	$129K
February 2023	$122K
January 2023	$120K
2022
December 2022	$121K
November 2022	$123K
October 2022	$128K
September 2022	$130K
August 2022	$128K
July 2022	$129K
June 2022	$130K
May 2022	$128K
April 2022	$123K
March 2022	$121K
February 2022	$119K
January 2022	$118K
2021
December 2021	$119K
November 2021	$120K
October 2021	$121K
September 2021	$122K
August 2021	$122K
July 2021	$122K
June 2021	$118K
May 2021	$112K
April 2021	$107K
March 2021	$110K
February 2021	$101K
January 2021	$98K
2020
December 2020	$92K
November 2020	$93K
October 2020	$92K
September 2020	$91K
August 2020	$91K
July 2020	$91K
June 2020	$90K
May 2020	$90K
April 2020	$89K
March 2020	$88K
February 2020	$87K
January 2020	$88K
2019
December 2019	$88K
November 2019	$87K
October 2019	$87K
September 2019	$87K
August 2019	$87K
July 2019	$87K
June 2019	$88K
May 2019	$87K
April 2019	$87K
March 2019	$87K
February 2019	$87K
January 2019	$86K
2018
December 2018	$85K
November 2018	$85K
October 2018	$85K
September 2018	$85K
August 2018	$85K
July 2018	$85K
June 2018	$84K
May 2018	$85K
April 2018	$85K
March 2018	$84K
February 2018	$83K
January 2018	$82K
2017
December 2017	$82K
November 2017	$85K
October 2017	$83K
September 2017	$81K
August 2017	$79K
July 2017	$74K
June 2017	$72K
May 2017	$73K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$72K
January 2017	$73K
2016
December 2016	$70K
November 2016	$71K
October 2016	$70K
September 2016	$70K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3809 Glover Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$100,112	03/13/26	2	1	588

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
915 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$105,800	1	1	688	Off Market
4108 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.28	$109,900	2	1	768	Off Market
4114 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.28	$218,100	4	2	767	Off Market
4120 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.28	$186,500	2	1	1,006	Off Market
4200 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.28	$169,600	3	1	1,043	Off Market
4206 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.28	$180,800	3	1	796	Off Market
1003 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$216,300	2	1	1,460	Off Market
4201 SW 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$116,900	2	1	928	Off Market
1001 Carrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$109,400	2	1	640	Off Market
1003 Carrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$138,300	2	1	580	Off Market
1007 Carrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$246,400	3	3	1,152	Off Market
1011 Carrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$135,700	2	1	667	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1946

732 sqft

$202/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great two bedroom with tons of incentives and peace of mind! More square footage than on assessors page according to seller. Beautiful, quiet, tree lined neighborhood. All appliances included in sale. New flooring, new sump pump, new kitchen (excepting appliances,) new bathroom and new roof! 400 sq ft detached garage. For the buyer that finances through NFC, there's up to $10,000 forgivable loan and up to $2500 in closing costs through NFC. There's an ADDITIONAL $10,500 in down payment assistance through a Polk County Housing Trust Fund for eligible buyers and financing through NFC is not a requirement for that. Contact listing agent or NFC for more details. You could get into this home for less than you're paying in rent!

1001 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 732 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1946. It last sold for $82,000 on Dec 27, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $147,700, with a rent estimate of $1,150/month.

Home Details for 1001 Elder Ln

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7056 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 27, 2017 Source: DMMLS #550231	Sold	$82,000
Nov 8, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$84,900
Oct 27, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$84,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,098	$116,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Park Ave Elementary School
K-5
Public
355 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Teachers greet students with a smile and a hug! The staff is dedicated and kind. I recommend this school to everyone!
Teacher Review
3y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Watrous South

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What Locals Say about Watrous South

At least 23 Trulia users voted on each feature.

87 % Say yards are well-kept
84 % Say parking is easy
76 % Say people would walk alone at night
70 % Say streets are well-lit
68 % Say car is needed
67 % Say it's dog friendly
61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say there's holiday spirit
59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
58 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say there are sidewalks
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
45 % Say neighbors are friendly
42 % Say there's wildlife
20 % Say there are community events

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Frequently asked questions about 1001 Elder Ln

What is 1001 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1001 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $147,700.
What is the price history for 1001 Elder Ln?
1001 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $82,000 in December 2017.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1001 Elder Ln have air conditioning?
Yes, 1001 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1001 Elder Ln have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1001 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.