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 1104 Emma Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1104 Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA is $222,000 .

What is the price history for 1104 Emma Ave?

1104 Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $165,000 in May 2019.

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 1104 Emma Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1104 Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1104 Emma Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1104 Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$222,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,302 sqft (on 0.45 acres)

1104 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 3, 2019 for $165,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$222K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.8%)

Since last sale

$57K (+34.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$222K
August 2026	$220K
July 2026	$223K
June 2026	$222K
May 2026	$222K
April 2026	$222K
March 2026	$214K
February 2026	$208K
January 2026	$213K
2025
December 2025	$211K
November 2025	$216K
October 2025	$213K
September 2025	$211K
August 2025	$214K
July 2025	$219K
June 2025	$221K
May 2025	$219K
April 2025	$218K
March 2025	$211K
February 2025	$214K
January 2025	$214K
2024
December 2024	$216K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$219K
September 2024	$219K
August 2024	$220K
July 2024	$221K
June 2024	$223K
May 2024	$221K
April 2024	$213K
March 2024	$210K
February 2024	$204K
January 2024	$207K
2023
December 2023	$208K
November 2023	$212K
October 2023	$214K
September 2023	$212K
August 2023	$216K
July 2023	$215K
June 2023	$215K
May 2023	$211K
April 2023	$204K
March 2023	$198K
February 2023	$197K
January 2023	$201K
2022
December 2022	$203K
November 2022	$205K
October 2022	$210K
September 2022	$212K
August 2022	$210K
July 2022	$210K
June 2022	$210K
May 2022	$207K
April 2022	$200K
March 2022	$198K
February 2022	$196K
January 2022	$194K
2021
December 2021	$194K
November 2021	$194K
October 2021	$196K
September 2021	$196K
August 2021	$197K
July 2021	$195K
June 2021	$192K
May 2021	$190K
April 2021	$187K
March 2021	$185K
February 2021	$182K
January 2021	$177K
2020
December 2020	$174K
November 2020	$176K
October 2020	$174K
September 2020	$173K
August 2020	$172K
July 2020	$173K
June 2020	$171K
May 2020	$170K
April 2020	$169K
March 2020	$168K
February 2020	$166K
January 2020	$168K
2019
December 2019	$167K
November 2019	$166K
October 2019	$165K
September 2019	$166K
August 2019	$166K
July 2019	$166K
June 2019	$167K
May 2019	$166K
April 2019	$163K
March 2019	$164K
February 2019	$149K
January 2019	$148K
2018
December 2018	$150K
November 2018	$147K
October 2018	$148K
September 2018	$148K
August 2018	$145K
July 2018	$146K
June 2018	$147K
May 2018	$147K
April 2018	$145K
March 2018	$141K
February 2018	$142K
January 2018	$142K
2017
December 2017	$143K
November 2017	$139K
October 2017	$139K
September 2017	$138K
August 2017	$137K
July 2017	$136K
June 2017	$137K
May 2017	$138K
April 2017	$135K
March 2017	$133K
February 2017	$131K
January 2017	$130K
2016
December 2016	$130K
November 2016	$131K
October 2016	$130K
September 2016	$130K

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
1101 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$144,700	3	1	1,051	Off Market
1102 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$202,200	3	1	888	Off Market
1100 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$286,100	2	2	1,523	Off Market
1013 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$206,500	3	2	864	Off Market
1011 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$231,600	3	2	1,002	Off Market
1009 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$267,500	3	2	1,258	Off Market
1108 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$133,000	2	1	1,179	Off Market
1109 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$152,500	2	1	991	Recently Sold
1115 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$235,800	2	2	1,232	Off Market
1121 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$196,700	2	2	1,555	Off Market
1124 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$182,900	3	1	1,270	Off Market
1120 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$167,000	2	1	1,188	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1104 Emma Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

0.45 acre lot

1,302 sqft

$171/sqft

Garage

About this House

Charming 1.5 story home w lots of space inside & out The covered porch will welcome you before entering the front door to the main level, featuring a lg LR w fireplace, a bdrm w 3/4 bath, kitchen, and additional room that could be used as a bdrm or craft room. Upstairs, you will find 2 more bdrms and 1 bath
Check out the beautiful large yard with a 2 car garage, 2 sheds, a deck and patio Spring is here so you'll move in just in time to catch the blooming surprises.
All appliances stay.

1104 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,302 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1920. It last sold for $165,000 on May 3, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $222,000, with a rent estimate of $1,417/month.

Home Details for 1104 Emma Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 3, 2019 Source: DMMLS #578679	Sold	$165,000
Mar 29, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$165,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,226	$224,900

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

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Frequently asked questions about 1104 Emma Ave

What is 1104 Emma Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1104 Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA is $222,000.
What is the price history for 1104 Emma Ave?
1104 Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $165,000 in May 2019.
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 1104 Emma Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1104 Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1104 Emma Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1104 Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.