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 1209 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1209 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $230,700 .

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Watrous South neighborhood?

Residents describe the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Watrous South, Des Moines .

Does 1209 Elder Ln have air conditioning?

Yes, 1209 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1209 Elder Ln?

The lot at 1209 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.26 acres (11,543 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$230,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,049 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

1209 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $1,566/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$231K

Since last month

$5K (-2%)

Since last year

$9K (+3.9%)

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 +65% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$231K
August 2026	$231K
July 2026	$236K
June 2026	$234K
May 2026	$236K
April 2026	$234K
March 2026	$230K
February 2026	$220K
January 2026	$220K
2025
December 2025	$219K
November 2025	$222K
October 2025	$224K
September 2025	$220K
August 2025	$223K
July 2025	$227K
June 2025	$228K
May 2025	$228K
April 2025	$227K
March 2025	$224K
February 2025	$219K
January 2025	$219K
2024
December 2024	$223K
November 2024	$226K
October 2024	$217K
September 2024	$216K
August 2024	$218K
July 2024	$219K
June 2024	$220K
May 2024	$222K
April 2024	$215K
March 2024	$212K
February 2024	$207K
January 2024	$204K
2023
December 2023	$203K
November 2023	$204K
October 2023	$207K
September 2023	$207K
August 2023	$210K
July 2023	$209K
June 2023	$206K
May 2023	$208K
April 2023	$199K
March 2023	$195K
February 2023	$189K
January 2023	$190K
2022
December 2022	$191K
November 2022	$194K
October 2022	$202K
September 2022	$204K
August 2022	$203K
July 2022	$204K
June 2022	$204K
May 2022	$202K
April 2022	$191K
March 2022	$182K
February 2022	$171K
January 2022	$172K
2021
December 2021	$175K
November 2021	$177K
October 2021	$178K
September 2021	$178K
August 2021	$180K
July 2021	$183K
June 2021	$184K
May 2021	$189K
April 2021	$189K
March 2021	$188K
February 2021	$181K
January 2021	$179K
2020
December 2020	$182K
November 2020	$181K
October 2020	$178K
September 2020	$174K
August 2020	$171K
July 2020	$172K
June 2020	$172K
May 2020	$173K
April 2020	$170K
March 2020	$166K
February 2020	$163K
January 2020	$163K
2019
December 2019	$164K
November 2019	$162K
October 2019	$162K
September 2019	$161K
August 2019	$165K
July 2019	$166K
June 2019	$165K
May 2019	$164K
April 2019	$165K
March 2019	$164K
February 2019	$163K
January 2019	$161K
2018
December 2018	$161K
November 2018	$161K
October 2018	$161K
September 2018	$162K
August 2018	$160K
July 2018	$159K
June 2018	$158K
May 2018	$156K
April 2018	$156K
March 2018	$155K
February 2018	$151K
January 2018	$150K
2017
December 2017	$156K
November 2017	$154K
October 2017	$155K
September 2017	$157K
August 2017	$158K
July 2017	$147K
June 2017	$145K
May 2017	$145K
April 2017	$144K
March 2017	$144K
February 2017	$144K
January 2017	$142K
2016
December 2016	$141K
November 2016	$141K
October 2016	$141K
September 2016	$140K

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	0.14	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
1205 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$230,300	3	1	1,037	Off Market
4220 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$212,900	3	1	1,012	Off Market
4225 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.39	$222,900	Studio	2	1,013	Off Market
621 E Trowbridge St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.42	$259,000	4	2	922	Off Market
4225 SE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.46	$236,200	4	2	1,656	Off Market
4221 SE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.46	$271,700	6	2	1,189	Off Market
1215 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$206,200	2	1	970	Off Market
1219 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$244,400	3	2	980	Off Market
1223 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$214,200	3	2	980	Off Market
1227 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$212,900	3	1	980	Off Market
1228 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$188,000	3	1	980	Off Market
1224 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$188,800	3	1	980	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1956

0.26 acre lot

1,049 sqft

$220/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1209 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA. 1209 Elder Ln is in the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,049 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.26 acres and was built in 1956.

1209 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,049 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1956. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $230,700, with a rent estimate of $1,546/month.

Home Details for 1209 Elder Ln

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,712	$232,500

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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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Buy: $70k - $670k

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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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"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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"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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Frequently asked questions about 1209 Elder Ln

What is 1209 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1209 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $230,700.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Watrous South neighborhood?
Residents describe the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Watrous South, Des Moines.
Does 1209 Elder Ln have air conditioning?
Yes, 1209 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1209 Elder Ln?
The lot at 1209 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.26 acres (11,543 sq ft).