1008 Elder Ln
Des Moines, IA 50315
Watrous South
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,116 sqft (on 0.51 acres)
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,116 sqft
(on 0.51 acres)
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Description
A RARE find! 4 level split level home situated on .50 acre lot with a 2 car tandem (4 car) garage with loads of updates. The entire home has been updated with LVP flooring. Functional main level with generously sized living area & a spacious kitchen with updated cabinetry, new quartz counters, tile backsplash and includes all the appliances. Convenient eat in dining space adjoins the kitchen enabling larger dinner gatherings. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms & a full bath with double access from the master bedroom. The lower level offers a huge 2nd family room, bedroom or office space, a ½ bath and walk out door to back yard. The additional lower level offers plenty of storage and a ”workshop” space. Spend some quiet time out back on the large deck or tinker around in the oversized garage space. Nice parking pad off to the side of garage is great for a boat or camper. Store all your yard supplies in the 12x14 storage shed. Exterior of home recently painted with new guttering AND the new HVAC system (2022) and windows (2022/2023) make this home a slam dunk! See it today before its gone!
1008 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,116 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1965. It last sold for the $250,000 asking price on Sep 28, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $285,000, with a rent estimate of $1,705/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 1008 Elder Ln
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Interior Details Basement: Daylight,Finished,Partially Finished,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1116 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, WasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: Multi/Split |
Security Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s) |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, DeckOther Structures: StorageExterior: Deck, StorageFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (below surface): 600 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 1 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1965 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Split Level |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 12000052000000 |
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Price List Price: $250,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Aug 18 2023 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Building Area Building Area: 1116 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.51 acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 680353Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 314-7624Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-12000052000000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Jennifer Silverthorn, (515) 314-7624
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: Bob Craven, (515) 554-2987, RE/MAX Partners Realty
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#680353
Price History for 1008 Elder Ln
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 09/28/2023 | $250,000 | Sold | DMMLS #680353 |
| 08/18/2023 | $250,000 | Pending | DMMLS #680353 |
| 08/17/2023 | $250,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #680353 |
| 06/08/2020 | $175,500 | Sold | DMMLS #604256 |
| 05/18/2020 | $178,500 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 05/01/2020 | $178,500 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
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 |
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| Tax | $4,676 |
| Assessment | $279,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1008 Elder Ln
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.12 | Single-Family Home | $189,000 | 08/11/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,234 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $210,000 | 12/19/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,037 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $224,999 | 08/22/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,037 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $242,500 | 05/29/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,025 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $251,000 | 06/17/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,782 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $199,000 | 03/16/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 816 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $228,720 | 12/15/25 | 3 | 2 | 977 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 02/25/26 | 2 | 1 | 816 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 09/19/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,168 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $190,000 | 01/15/26 | 3 | 2 | 960 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1008 Elder Ln.
- Brody Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 614 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWhenever I used to attend this school, it was fun but all the teachers left and it became badParent Review3y ago - Lincoln High School
- 9-12
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2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageGreat school, and staff who cares. Highschool is a step into adulthood, you get what you put into it. If you fail to go to class, do your work and actively learn then no, your not going succeed. Teachers always help when asked if you don’t understand something or need extra help. Your social life here is what you put into it, there are tons of clubs and extra clubs or sports you can participate in. My councilors helped with college apps and helped me get a number of scholarships.Other Review8mo ago - Park Ave Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 355 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTeachers greet students with a smile and a hug! The staff is dedicated and kind. I recommend this school to everyone!Teacher Review3y ago 
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Neighborhood Overview
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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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