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 1208 Spring St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1208 Spring St in Des Moines, IA is $141,400 .

What is the price history for 1208 Spring St?

1208 Spring St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $77,500 in May 2016.

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 1208 Spring St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1208 Spring St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1208 Spring St?

The lot at 1208 Spring St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,756 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$141,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft

1208 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $989/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 12, 2016 for $77,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$141K

Since last month

$1K (-1%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.2%)

Since last sale

$64K (+83%)

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 +81% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$142K
August 2026	$141K
July 2026	$143K
June 2026	$145K
May 2026	$145K
April 2026	$144K
March 2026	$143K
February 2026	$138K
January 2026	$140K
2025
December 2025	$138K
November 2025	$141K
October 2025	$142K
September 2025	$143K
August 2025	$145K
July 2025	$146K
June 2025	$147K
May 2025	$147K
April 2025	$145K
March 2025	$143K
February 2025	$144K
January 2025	$143K
2024
December 2024	$144K
November 2024	$146K
October 2024	$149K
September 2024	$149K
August 2024	$149K
July 2024	$147K
June 2024	$148K
May 2024	$150K
April 2024	$147K
March 2024	$145K
February 2024	$142K
January 2024	$143K
2023
December 2023	$142K
November 2023	$144K
October 2023	$144K
September 2023	$143K
August 2023	$144K
July 2023	$145K
June 2023	$145K
May 2023	$140K
April 2023	$135K
March 2023	$130K
February 2023	$123K
January 2023	$122K
2022
December 2022	$123K
November 2022	$124K
October 2022	$130K
September 2022	$131K
August 2022	$130K
July 2022	$131K
June 2022	$131K
May 2022	$129K
April 2022	$124K
March 2022	$121K
February 2022	$118K
January 2022	$118K
2021
December 2021	$120K
November 2021	$121K
October 2021	$121K
September 2021	$122K
August 2021	$123K
July 2021	$123K
June 2021	$121K
May 2021	$118K
April 2021	$110K
March 2021	$118K
February 2021	$107K
January 2021	$103K
2020
December 2020	$99K
November 2020	$99K
October 2020	$101K
September 2020	$100K
August 2020	$99K
July 2020	$100K
June 2020	$101K
May 2020	$104K
April 2020	$104K
March 2020	$102K
February 2020	$101K
January 2020	$96K
2019
December 2019	$91K
November 2019	$92K
October 2019	$91K
September 2019	$92K
August 2019	$91K
July 2019	$89K
June 2019	$93K
May 2019	$90K
April 2019	$89K
March 2019	$89K
February 2019	$89K
January 2019	$88K
2018
December 2018	$88K
November 2018	$87K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$88K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$87K
June 2018	$87K
May 2018	$87K
April 2018	$86K
March 2018	$85K
February 2018	$85K
January 2018	$85K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$84K
October 2017	$83K
September 2017	$84K
August 2017	$83K
July 2017	$82K
June 2017	$82K
May 2017	$82K
April 2017	$81K
March 2017	$80K
February 2017	$80K
January 2017	$80K
2016
December 2016	$79K
November 2016	$79K
October 2016	$79K
September 2016	$78K

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
1204 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$169,000	2	1	720	For Sale
1124 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$202,800	3	2	1,088	Off Market
1120 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$186,100	2	2	786	Off Market
1116 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$136,400	2	1	752	Off Market
1020 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$245,700	4	2	834	Off Market
1024 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$224,100	4	2	1,300	Off Market
1212 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$180,500	3	1	987	Off Market
1216 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$227,400	3	2	1,033	Off Market
1241 Frazier Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$235,000	3	2	1,008	For Sale
1239 Frazier Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$170,500	3	1	1,037	Off Market
1215 Frazier Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$193,100	3	2	1,100	Off Market
1213 Frazier Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$246,700	4	3	1,572	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1951

768 sqft

$184/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1208 Spring St, Des Moines, IA. 1208 Spring St is in the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 768 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8756 sqft and was built in 1951.

1208 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1951. It last sold for $77,500 on May 12, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $141,400, with a rent estimate of $1,380/month.

Home Details for 1208 Spring St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8755 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 12, 2016 Source: DMMLS #514195	Sold	$77,500
Apr 15, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$80,000
Mar 30, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$80,000
Dec 23, 2013 Source: DMMLS #418260	Sold	$70,000
Nov 22, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$74,500 Price decreased by 3%
May 25, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$76,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,142	$121,000

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 1208 Spring St

What is 1208 Spring St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1208 Spring St in Des Moines, IA is $141,400.
What is the price history for 1208 Spring St?
1208 Spring St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $77,500 in May 2016.
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 1208 Spring St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1208 Spring St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1208 Spring St?
The lot at 1208 Spring St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.20 acres (8,756 sq ft).