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 1215 Hackley Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1215 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is $84,000 .

What is the price history for 1215 Hackley Ave?

1215 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $22,500 in November 2010.

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.

How big is the lot at 1215 Hackley Ave?

The lot at 1215 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$84,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
540 sqft

1215 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $633/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 24, 2010 for $22,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$84K

Since last month

$5K (-5.4%)

Since last year

$1K (+1.7%)

Since last sale

$61K (+272.9%)

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 +56% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$84K
August 2026	$89K
July 2026	$89K
June 2026	$92K
May 2026	$89K
April 2026	$88K
March 2026	$86K
February 2026	$80K
January 2026	$83K
2025
December 2025	$81K
November 2025	$82K
October 2025	$80K
September 2025	$83K
August 2025	$84K
July 2025	$83K
June 2025	$84K
May 2025	$87K
April 2025	$86K
March 2025	$92K
February 2025	$92K
January 2025	$92K
2024
December 2024	$92K
November 2024	$90K
October 2024	$99K
September 2024	$99K
August 2024	$106K
July 2024	$106K
June 2024	$106K
May 2024	$105K
April 2024	$100K
March 2024	$97K
February 2024	$94K
January 2024	$94K
2023
December 2023	$94K
November 2023	$98K
October 2023	$97K
September 2023	$96K
August 2023	$95K
July 2023	$99K
June 2023	$96K
May 2023	$96K
April 2023	$91K
March 2023	$87K
February 2023	$88K
January 2023	$93K
2022
December 2022	$93K
November 2022	$96K
October 2022	$102K
September 2022	$101K
August 2022	$101K
July 2022	$102K
June 2022	$103K
May 2022	$101K
April 2022	$97K
March 2022	$97K
February 2022	$97K
January 2022	$97K
2021
December 2021	$99K
November 2021	$100K
October 2021	$101K
September 2021	$101K
August 2021	$102K
July 2021	$102K
June 2021	$95K
May 2021	$85K
April 2021	$82K
March 2021	$80K
February 2021	$76K
January 2021	$74K
2020
December 2020	$72K
November 2020	$70K
October 2020	$70K
September 2020	$72K
August 2020	$74K
July 2020	$73K
June 2020	$76K
May 2020	$73K
April 2020	$83K
March 2020	$89K
February 2020	$86K
January 2020	$86K
2019
December 2019	$85K
November 2019	$83K
October 2019	$82K
September 2019	$82K
August 2019	$78K
July 2019	$76K
June 2019	$78K
May 2019	$79K
April 2019	$80K
March 2019	$78K
February 2019	$79K
January 2019	$81K
2018
December 2018	$84K
November 2018	$83K
October 2018	$82K
September 2018	$78K
August 2018	$81K
July 2018	$75K
June 2018	$76K
May 2018	$68K
April 2018	$67K
March 2018	$65K
February 2018	$60K
January 2018	$59K
2017
December 2017	$65K
November 2017	$60K
October 2017	$60K
September 2017	$64K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$64K
June 2017	$63K
May 2017	$61K
April 2017	$56K
March 2017	$57K
February 2017	$59K
January 2017	$55K
2016
December 2016	$58K
November 2016	$55K
October 2016	$52K
September 2016	$54K

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
1207 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$191,700	3	2	786	Off Market
1203 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$259,900	4	2	1,106	Off Market
1200 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$98,400	2	1	580	Off Market
1206 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$182,700	3	1	910	Off Market
1208 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$184,400	3	1	910	Off Market
1210 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$121,900	2	1	750	Off Market
1219 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$176,700	2	1	816	Off Market
1227 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$153,300	2	1	672	Off Market
1231 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$128,200	2	1	1,056	Off Market
1239 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$176,000	3	1	864	Off Market
1243 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$120,000	2	1	609	Recently Sold
1247 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$231,800	2	2.5	1,338	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1957

540 sqft

$156/sqft

About this House

Solid home with great investor potential. Priced way below assessed value. Updates include windows, bath, furnace, roof and patio area. House sits on nice Lot in good neighborhood within walking distance of school. Needs TLC, but priced accordingly.

1215 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 540 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1957. It last sold for $22,500 on Nov 24, 2010. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $84,000, with a rent estimate of $941/month.

Home Details for 1215 Hackley Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7013 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 24, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$22,500
Oct 23, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$34,900 Price decreased by 13%
Sep 22, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$39,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,684	$95,000

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 1215 Hackley Ave

What is 1215 Hackley Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1215 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is $84,000.
What is the price history for 1215 Hackley Ave?
1215 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $22,500 in November 2010.
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.
How big is the lot at 1215 Hackley Ave?
The lot at 1215 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).