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

OFF MARKET

1006 Elder Ln
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

3 Beds
1 Bath
934 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

$142,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $975/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$142,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $975/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

934 sqft

(on 0.37 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Description

You won't find a better deal with the finish this offered by this home. Plus a double size lot, 2 car garage, furnace new in 2011. Ready to call home at a price you can't pass up! Square foot of 1100 per seller, buyer to verify.

1006 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 934 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1920. It last sold for $65,000 on Feb 5, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $142,300, with a rent estimate of $1,388/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1006 Elder Ln

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1936
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price History for 1006 Elder Ln

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/05/2015	$65,000	Sold	DMMLS #442473
Recording Date 02/05/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/23/2014	$65,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (2%)
12/20/2014	$64,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-2%)
12/13/2014	$65,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-1%)
11/27/2014	$66,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-1%)
11/14/2014	$67,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-1%)
11/04/2014	$68,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-1%)
10/09/2014	$69,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-4%)
09/11/2014	$72,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/12/2003	$46,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/12/2003 Contract Date 12/04/2003 County Transfer Tax $74 Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/27/2000	$46,641	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/27/2000 Contract Date 10/01/1997 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/29/1997	$27,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/29/1997 Contract Date 07/29/1997 County Transfer Tax $44 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,984
Assessment	$122,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1006 Elder Ln

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
5000 SW 6th St, Des Moines, IA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$130,000	10/15/25	3	1	996

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $143,100
902 Anita Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Watrous South

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Buy: $47k - $670k

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Meek H.
Resident
2y ago
"Golf is pretty big at the Wakanda Club nearby, Greys Lake is also just a nice area but not too many big events happen here"
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Sloffredo
Resident
8y ago
"I love the good people! Great places to eat. Nice, friendly people that treat you with respect. Great schools - Jefferson Elementary, Brody Middle School, Lincoln High School. Love it here!"
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