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

1206 Elder Ln
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

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

$235,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

$235,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,167 sqft

(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1957

Lot Size

0.25 acres

Living Area

1,167 sqft

Price/Sqft

$201

Parking

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $235,100, with a rent estimate of $1,492/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 History for 1206 Elder Ln

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/10/2021	$181,000	Sold	DMMLS #627420
Recording Date 06/10/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/20/2020	$147,900	Sold	DMMLS #585659
Recording Date 02/20/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/15/2020	$149,900	Pending	Agent Provided

01/03/2020	$149,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,100 (-1%)
11/27/2019	$152,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-2%)
08/13/2019	$155,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,900 (-2%)
07/11/2019	$158,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-2%)
06/26/2019	$162,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/11/2015	$128,000	Sold	DMMLS #448002
Recording Date 05/11/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/30/2015	$132,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/06/2015	$105,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/06/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/23/2011	$108,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/23/2011 Contract Date 09/16/2011 County Transfer Tax $174 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/16/2011	$104,800	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/31/2011	$119,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/31/2011 Contract Date 05/19/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/25/2011	$115,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,000 (-3%)
04/21/2011	$119,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $14,500 (-11%)
02/07/2011	$133,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/27/2009	$134,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/27/2009 Contract Date 04/10/2009 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/13/2008	$80,000	Sold	DMMLS #323558
Recording Date 05/13/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/10/2008	$121,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/10/2008 Contract Date 08/31/2007 County Transfer Tax $194 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/17/2007	$121,133	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/17/2007 Contract Date 08/30/2007 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/11/2002	$104,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/11/2002 Contract Date 05/29/2002 County Transfer Tax $167 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	$3,692
Assessment	$204,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1206 Elder Ln

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

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OFF MARKET
Est. $198,600
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1212 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,100
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1216 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
3 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
1220 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,100
3 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
1224 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $194,400
3 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
1228 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $214,600
3 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
1227 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD
DEC 19, 2025
$210,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,037 sqft
1204 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Epique Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $290,800
4 bd
2 ba
1,720 sqft
1200 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $255,400
4 bd
2 ba
1,900 sqft
1344 Spring St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,700
2 bd
2 ba
1,718 sqft
1340 Spring St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,000
3 bd
1 ba
930 sqft
1334 Spring St,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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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
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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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