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 1223 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1223 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $214,200 .

What is the price history for 1223 Elder Ln?

1223 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,000 in July 2018.

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 1223 Elder Ln have air conditioning?

Yes, 1223 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1223 Elder Ln?

The lot at 1223 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.27 acres (11,674 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$214,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
980 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

1223 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $1,460/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 20, 2018 for $140,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$214K

Since last month

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.6%)

Since last sale

$74K (+53%)

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 +77% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$214K
August 2026	$214K
July 2026	$216K
June 2026	$214K
May 2026	$215K
April 2026	$215K
March 2026	$210K
February 2026	$206K
January 2026	$204K
2025
December 2025	$202K
November 2025	$206K
October 2025	$208K
September 2025	$209K
August 2025	$211K
July 2025	$214K
June 2025	$215K
May 2025	$213K
April 2025	$213K
March 2025	$211K
February 2025	$208K
January 2025	$208K
2024
December 2024	$210K
November 2024	$213K
October 2024	$212K
September 2024	$211K
August 2024	$211K
July 2024	$212K
June 2024	$213K
May 2024	$213K
April 2024	$211K
March 2024	$208K
February 2024	$205K
January 2024	$204K
2023
December 2023	$203K
November 2023	$202K
October 2023	$205K
September 2023	$206K
August 2023	$208K
July 2023	$207K
June 2023	$205K
May 2023	$204K
April 2023	$199K
March 2023	$194K
February 2023	$188K
January 2023	$187K
2022
December 2022	$188K
November 2022	$189K
October 2022	$195K
September 2022	$197K
August 2022	$196K
July 2022	$197K
June 2022	$199K
May 2022	$198K
April 2022	$190K
March 2022	$186K
February 2022	$178K
January 2022	$176K
2021
December 2021	$177K
November 2021	$178K
October 2021	$179K
September 2021	$180K
August 2021	$181K
July 2021	$180K
June 2021	$175K
May 2021	$166K
April 2021	$163K
March 2021	$162K
February 2021	$160K
January 2021	$154K
2020
December 2020	$153K
November 2020	$153K
October 2020	$152K
September 2020	$153K
August 2020	$150K
July 2020	$151K
June 2020	$148K
May 2020	$149K
April 2020	$147K
March 2020	$147K
February 2020	$145K
January 2020	$146K
2019
December 2019	$145K
November 2019	$146K
October 2019	$145K
September 2019	$144K
August 2019	$145K
July 2019	$144K
June 2019	$143K
May 2019	$143K
April 2019	$143K
March 2019	$144K
February 2019	$144K
January 2019	$142K
2018
December 2018	$141K
November 2018	$140K
October 2018	$141K
September 2018	$141K
August 2018	$141K
July 2018	$140K
June 2018	$135K
May 2018	$144K
April 2018	$139K
March 2018	$137K
February 2018	$136K
January 2018	$135K
2017
December 2017	$132K
November 2017	$130K
October 2017	$128K
September 2017	$130K
August 2017	$131K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$129K
May 2017	$130K
April 2017	$129K
March 2017	$127K
February 2017	$125K
January 2017	$124K
2016
December 2016	$122K
November 2016	$120K
October 2016	$122K
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	0.13	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
1219 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$244,400	3	2	980	Off Market
1215 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$206,200	2	1	970	Off Market
1209 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$230,700	3	1	1,049	Off Market
1205 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$230,300	3	1	1,037	Off Market
4220 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$212,900	3	1	1,012	Off Market
4225 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.44	$222,900	Studio	2	1,013	Off Market
1227 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$212,900	3	1	980	Off Market
1228 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$188,000	3	1	980	Off Market
1224 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$188,800	3	1	980	Off Market
1220 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$224,300	3	1	980	Off Market
1216 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$200,900	3	1	912	Off Market
1212 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$192,900	3	1	912	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 1955

0.27 acre lot

980 sqft

$219/sqft

Garage

About this House

Very nice ranch with attached garage and breezeway that leads to the home and beautiful backyard. A wide lot that has 6ft privacy fence, with double wide gate door, has a garden area, nice garden shed, and not only a large deck but also a covered, walk behind bar for entertaining. Wood floors inside and throughout first floor, nice eat-in kitchen area, finished basement with 3/4 bath, you'll love this home!

1223 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 980 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1955. It last sold for $140,000 on Jul 20, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $214,200, with a rent estimate of $1,625/month.

Home Details for 1223 Elder Ln

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 20, 2018 Source: DMMLS #562934	Sold	$140,000
Jun 12, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$135,000
Jun 8, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$135,000
Oct 1, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$92,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,908	$180,300

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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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 1223 Elder Ln

What is 1223 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1223 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $214,200.
What is the price history for 1223 Elder Ln?
1223 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $140,000 in July 2018.
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 1223 Elder Ln have air conditioning?
Yes, 1223 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1223 Elder Ln?
The lot at 1223 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.27 acres (11,674 sq ft).