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 1206 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1206 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $233,800 .

What is the price history for 1206 Elder Ln?

1206 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $181,000 in June 2021.

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 1206 Elder Ln have air conditioning?

Yes, 1206 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1206 Elder Ln?

The lot at 1206 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.26 acres (11,108 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$233,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,167 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

1206 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 10, 2021 for $181,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$234K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.6%)

Since last sale

$53K (+29.2%)

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 +72% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$234K
August 2026	$232K
July 2026	$236K
June 2026	$236K
May 2026	$234K
April 2026	$236K
March 2026	$231K
February 2026	$228K
January 2026	$228K
2025
December 2025	$225K
November 2025	$229K
October 2025	$230K
September 2025	$227K
August 2025	$228K
July 2025	$229K
June 2025	$231K
May 2025	$230K
April 2025	$229K
March 2025	$225K
February 2025	$225K
January 2025	$224K
2024
December 2024	$226K
November 2024	$230K
October 2024	$228K
September 2024	$228K
August 2024	$228K
July 2024	$228K
June 2024	$228K
May 2024	$230K
April 2024	$227K
March 2024	$224K
February 2024	$221K
January 2024	$221K
2023
December 2023	$220K
November 2023	$219K
October 2023	$221K
September 2023	$221K
August 2023	$224K
July 2023	$223K
June 2023	$223K
May 2023	$217K
April 2023	$212K
March 2023	$209K
February 2023	$202K
January 2023	$200K
2022
December 2022	$201K
November 2022	$203K
October 2022	$205K
September 2022	$204K
August 2022	$203K
July 2022	$202K
June 2022	$202K
May 2022	$200K
April 2022	$199K
March 2022	$195K
February 2022	$193K
January 2022	$193K
2021
December 2021	$191K
November 2021	$187K
October 2021	$185K
September 2021	$185K
August 2021	$185K
July 2021	$184K
June 2021	$182K
May 2021	$171K
April 2021	$165K
March 2021	$163K
February 2021	$161K
January 2021	$157K
2020
December 2020	$155K
November 2020	$155K
October 2020	$153K
September 2020	$154K
August 2020	$152K
July 2020	$153K
June 2020	$152K
May 2020	$151K
April 2020	$149K
March 2020	$149K
February 2020	$148K
January 2020	$145K
2019
December 2019	$150K
November 2019	$149K
October 2019	$153K
September 2019	$153K
August 2019	$151K
July 2019	$158K
June 2019	$162K
May 2019	$158K
April 2019	$157K
March 2019	$155K
February 2019	$154K
January 2019	$154K
2018
December 2018	$154K
November 2018	$154K
October 2018	$155K
September 2018	$154K
August 2018	$154K
July 2018	$153K
June 2018	$151K
May 2018	$151K
April 2018	$150K
March 2018	$148K
February 2018	$147K
January 2018	$146K
2017
December 2017	$148K
November 2017	$146K
October 2017	$145K
September 2017	$146K
August 2017	$145K
July 2017	$143K
June 2017	$142K
May 2017	$142K
April 2017	$141K
March 2017	$140K
February 2017	$139K
January 2017	$139K
2016
December 2016	$138K
November 2016	$138K
October 2016	$137K
September 2016	$136K

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
1223 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$228,720	12/15/25	3	2	977

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
1212 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$195,400	3	1	912	Off Market
1216 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$200,900	3	1	912	Off Market
1220 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$224,300	3	1	980	Off Market
1224 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$191,100	3	1	980	Off Market
1228 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$190,300	3	1	980	Off Market
1227 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$210,700	3	1	980	Off Market
1204 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$210,000	3	1.5	1,037	Recently Sold
1200 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$284,300	4	2	1,720	Off Market
1344 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.56	$252,000	4	2	1,900	Off Market
1340 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.55	$229,400	2	2	1,718	Off Market
1334 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.56	$205,800	3	1	930	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 1957

0.25 acre lot

1,167 sqft

$200/sqft

Garage

About this House

Lots of updates have been done to this charming 3 bedroom home. New carpet, new windows and paint in basement 2019. New sewer line, Furnace/AC, privacy fence in 2011. New electric panel 2015. 5 new windows and new chimney in 2018. Hardwood floors in family room and hallway. 2 bedrooms and full bath on main floor. Eat in Kitchen with vaulted ceiling and sliders to back yard. Upstairs attic is finished with a bedroom and a half bath. Basement is finished with a family room and wood burning fireplace. Laundry is located in lower level as well. Back yard is completely fenced in with a large shed for storage.

1206 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,167 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1957. It last sold for $181,000 on Jun 10, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $233,800, with a rent estimate of $1,496/month.

Home Details for 1206 Elder Ln

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowave

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1957Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 10, 2021 Source: DMMLS #627420	Sold	$181,000
Feb 20, 2020 Source: DMMLS #585659	Sold	$147,900
Jan 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$149,900
Jan 3, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$149,900 Price decreased by 1%
Nov 27, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$152,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 13, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$155,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 11, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$158,900 Price decreased by 2%
Jun 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$162,900
May 11, 2015 Source: DMMLS #448002	Sold	$128,000
Jan 30, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$132,000
Jan 6, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,000
Sep 23, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$108,500
Jul 16, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$104,800
May 31, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$119,000
May 25, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$115,000 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 21, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$119,000 Price decreased by 11%
Feb 7, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$133,500
May 27, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$134,500
May 13, 2008 Source: DMMLS #323558	Sold	$80,000
Jan 10, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$121,000
Sep 17, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$121,133
Jun 11, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$104,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,692	$204,700

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

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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 1206 Elder Ln

What is 1206 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1206 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $233,800.
What is the price history for 1206 Elder Ln?
1206 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $181,000 in June 2021.
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 1206 Elder Ln have air conditioning?
Yes, 1206 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1206 Elder Ln?
The lot at 1206 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.26 acres (11,108 sq ft).