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 1216 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1216 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $200,900 .

What is the price history for 1216 Elder Ln?

1216 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $119,500 in December 2016.

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.

Does 1216 Elder Ln have air conditioning?

Yes, 1216 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1216 Elder Ln?

The lot at 1216 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.26 acres (11,108 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$200,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
912 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

1216 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $1,374/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 9, 2016 for $119,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$201K

Since last month

$4K (-1.7%)

Since last year

$100 (0%)

Since last sale

$81K (+68.1%)

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 +66% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$201K
August 2026	$200K
July 2026	$204K
June 2026	$205K
May 2026	$205K
April 2026	$205K
March 2026	$201K
February 2026	$197K
January 2026	$199K
2025
December 2025	$195K
November 2025	$200K
October 2025	$198K
September 2025	$199K
August 2025	$201K
July 2025	$204K
June 2025	$205K
May 2025	$205K
April 2025	$204K
March 2025	$199K
February 2025	$198K
January 2025	$198K
2024
December 2024	$200K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$203K
September 2024	$205K
August 2024	$205K
July 2024	$203K
June 2024	$205K
May 2024	$206K
April 2024	$203K
March 2024	$200K
February 2024	$196K
January 2024	$196K
2023
December 2023	$196K
November 2023	$195K
October 2023	$198K
September 2023	$196K
August 2023	$199K
July 2023	$200K
June 2023	$198K
May 2023	$194K
April 2023	$187K
March 2023	$182K
February 2023	$173K
January 2023	$172K
2022
December 2022	$173K
November 2022	$176K
October 2022	$182K
September 2022	$183K
August 2022	$183K
July 2022	$184K
June 2022	$184K
May 2022	$182K
April 2022	$175K
March 2022	$172K
February 2022	$167K
January 2022	$166K
2021
December 2021	$167K
November 2021	$168K
October 2021	$169K
September 2021	$170K
August 2021	$171K
July 2021	$170K
June 2021	$168K
May 2021	$164K
April 2021	$160K
March 2021	$156K
February 2021	$152K
January 2021	$150K
2020
December 2020	$147K
November 2020	$148K
October 2020	$148K
September 2020	$147K
August 2020	$144K
July 2020	$144K
June 2020	$143K
May 2020	$142K
April 2020	$149K
March 2020	$146K
February 2020	$144K
January 2020	$145K
2019
December 2019	$144K
November 2019	$145K
October 2019	$143K
September 2019	$143K
August 2019	$143K
July 2019	$141K
June 2019	$144K
May 2019	$142K
April 2019	$141K
March 2019	$142K
February 2019	$141K
January 2019	$140K
2018
December 2018	$139K
November 2018	$138K
October 2018	$137K
September 2018	$138K
August 2018	$135K
July 2018	$135K
June 2018	$135K
May 2018	$136K
April 2018	$134K
March 2018	$131K
February 2018	$132K
January 2018	$130K
2017
December 2017	$132K
November 2017	$130K
October 2017	$129K
September 2017	$129K
August 2017	$129K
July 2017	$126K
June 2017	$125K
May 2017	$125K
April 2017	$120K
March 2017	$121K
February 2017	$121K
January 2017	$121K
2016
December 2016	$123K
November 2016	$123K
October 2016	$123K
September 2016	$121K

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	0.10	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
1220 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$224,300	3	1	980	Off Market
1224 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$188,800	3	1	980	Off Market
1228 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$188,000	3	1	980	Off Market
1227 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$212,900	3	1	980	Off Market
1223 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$214,200	3	2	980	Off Market
1219 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$244,400	3	2	980	Off Market
1212 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$192,900	3	1	912	Off Market
1206 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$231,000	3	2	1,167	Off Market
1204 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$210,000	3	1.5	1,037	Recently Sold
1200 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$284,300	4	2	1,720	Off Market
1344 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.55	$247,300	4	2	1,900	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

0.26 acre lot

912 sqft

$220/sqft

Garage

About this House

Adorable 3 BR Ranch with lovely hardwood floors! Spacious kitchen with ample cabinets & counter space, appliances included. Bright & cheery living room plus a finished lower level family room with lots of additional outlets. Tons of storage space. Laundry suite with convenient laundry shoot, plus washer & dryer. Fully fenced backyard and a 1 1/2 car garage. Quiet street and walking distance to Sayer Park! Radon testing and results are for buyers knowledge only. Seller will not mitigate.

1216 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1957. It last sold for $119,500 on Dec 9, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $200,900, with a rent estimate of $1,490/month.

Home Details for 1216 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: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 9, 2016 Source: DMMLS #528120	Sold	$119,500
Nov 1, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,800

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,262	$181,800

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

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Frequently asked questions about 1216 Elder Ln

What is 1216 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1216 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $200,900.
What is the price history for 1216 Elder Ln?
1216 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $119,500 in December 2016.
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.
Does 1216 Elder Ln have air conditioning?
Yes, 1216 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1216 Elder Ln?
The lot at 1216 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.26 acres (11,108 sq ft).