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 1004 Spring St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1004 Spring St in Des Moines, IA is $191,400 .

What is the price history for 1004 Spring St?

1004 Spring St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,255 in January 2013.

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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 1004 Spring St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1004 Spring St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1004 Spring St?

The lot at 1004 Spring St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$191,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
964 sqft

1004 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $1,312/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 25, 2013 for $72,255

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$191K

Since last month

$4K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$11K (+5.9%)

Since last sale

$119K (+164.9%)

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 +60% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$191K
August 2026	$191K
July 2026	$195K
June 2026	$198K
May 2026	$197K
April 2026	$196K
March 2026	$190K
February 2026	$182K
January 2026	$187K
2025
December 2025	$183K
November 2025	$184K
October 2025	$184K
September 2025	$178K
August 2025	$181K
July 2025	$183K
June 2025	$185K
May 2025	$184K
April 2025	$186K
March 2025	$183K
February 2025	$183K
January 2025	$183K
2024
December 2024	$185K
November 2024	$185K
October 2024	$189K
September 2024	$191K
August 2024	$195K
July 2024	$198K
June 2024	$198K
May 2024	$198K
April 2024	$189K
March 2024	$184K
February 2024	$178K
January 2024	$177K
2023
December 2023	$176K
November 2023	$177K
October 2023	$179K
September 2023	$178K
August 2023	$180K
July 2023	$176K
June 2023	$174K
May 2023	$175K
April 2023	$169K
March 2023	$164K
February 2023	$165K
January 2023	$171K
2022
December 2022	$171K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$182K
September 2022	$183K
August 2022	$182K
July 2022	$183K
June 2022	$184K
May 2022	$182K
April 2022	$177K
March 2022	$176K
February 2022	$175K
January 2022	$173K
2021
December 2021	$175K
November 2021	$177K
October 2021	$179K
September 2021	$178K
August 2021	$178K
July 2021	$179K
June 2021	$178K
May 2021	$177K
April 2021	$173K
March 2021	$165K
February 2021	$159K
January 2021	$156K
2020
December 2020	$156K
November 2020	$156K
October 2020	$157K
September 2020	$157K
August 2020	$156K
July 2020	$155K
June 2020	$153K
May 2020	$152K
April 2020	$151K
March 2020	$150K
February 2020	$151K
January 2020	$152K
2019
December 2019	$150K
November 2019	$148K
October 2019	$149K
September 2019	$149K
August 2019	$148K
July 2019	$150K
June 2019	$150K
May 2019	$148K
April 2019	$148K
March 2019	$149K
February 2019	$147K
January 2019	$145K
2018
December 2018	$145K
November 2018	$143K
October 2018	$142K
September 2018	$141K
August 2018	$146K
July 2018	$146K
June 2018	$122K
May 2018	$120K
April 2018	$120K
March 2018	$113K
February 2018	$107K
January 2018	$112K
2017
December 2017	$121K
November 2017	$117K
October 2017	$116K
September 2017	$110K
August 2017	$99K
July 2017	$118K
June 2017	$118K
May 2017	$119K
April 2017	$115K
March 2017	$116K
February 2017	$108K
January 2017	$107K
2016
December 2016	$122K
November 2016	$121K
October 2016	$121K
September 2016	$119K

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
919 Frazier Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$189,000	10/06/25	3	2	1,032

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
1016 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$150,600	2	1	840	Off Market
932 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$127,200	1	1	492	Off Market
928 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$150,500	3	1	702	Off Market
924 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$207,000	3	2	1,074	Off Market
920 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$158,000	2	1	866	Off Market
916 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$198,200	3	1	910	Off Market
1000 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$208,600	3	2	976	Off Market
1024 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$224,100	4	2	1,300	Off Market
1020 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$245,700	4	2	834	Off Market
1116 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$136,400	2	1	752	Off Market
1120 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$186,100	2	2	786	Off Market
1124 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$202,800	3	2	1,088	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1971

964 sqft

$199/sqft

About this House

Good split level home featuring: three bedroom, newer furnace and water heater, oversized deck, large fenced in backyard, and room for a garage.

1004 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 964 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1971. It last sold for $72,255 on Jan 25, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $191,400, with a rent estimate of $1,399/month.

Home Details for 1004 Spring St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 25, 2013 Source: DMMLS #408738	Sold	$72,255
Oct 28, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$81,600
Feb 22, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,644	$204,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Wright Elementary School
K-5
Public
255 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
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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 1004 Spring St

What is 1004 Spring St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1004 Spring St in Des Moines, IA is $191,400.
What is the price history for 1004 Spring St?
1004 Spring St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,255 in January 2013.
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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 1004 Spring St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1004 Spring St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1004 Spring St?
The lot at 1004 Spring St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).