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 1227 Hackley Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1227 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is $153,300 .

What is the price history for 1227 Hackley Ave?

1227 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $97,000 in August 2006.

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 1227 Hackley Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1227 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1227 Hackley Ave?

The lot at 1227 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,104 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$153,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
672 sqft

1227 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $1,092/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 28, 2006 for $97,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$153K

Since last month

$4K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.1%)

Since last sale

$57K (+58.9%)

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 +71% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$154K
August 2026	$158K
July 2026	$162K
June 2026	$163K
May 2026	$162K
April 2026	$162K
March 2026	$159K
February 2026	$155K
January 2026	$156K
2025
December 2025	$154K
November 2025	$156K
October 2025	$156K
September 2025	$157K
August 2025	$159K
July 2025	$160K
June 2025	$160K
May 2025	$161K
April 2025	$160K
March 2025	$157K
February 2025	$157K
January 2025	$156K
2024
December 2024	$159K
November 2024	$160K
October 2024	$164K
September 2024	$165K
August 2024	$164K
July 2024	$162K
June 2024	$163K
May 2024	$166K
April 2024	$160K
March 2024	$159K
February 2024	$156K
January 2024	$156K
2023
December 2023	$157K
November 2023	$157K
October 2023	$158K
September 2023	$157K
August 2023	$158K
July 2023	$158K
June 2023	$155K
May 2023	$155K
April 2023	$149K
March 2023	$145K
February 2023	$137K
January 2023	$135K
2022
December 2022	$136K
November 2022	$139K
October 2022	$144K
September 2022	$145K
August 2022	$144K
July 2022	$145K
June 2022	$145K
May 2022	$143K
April 2022	$138K
March 2022	$137K
February 2022	$137K
January 2022	$136K
2021
December 2021	$136K
November 2021	$138K
October 2021	$138K
September 2021	$139K
August 2021	$139K
July 2021	$140K
June 2021	$138K
May 2021	$134K
April 2021	$132K
March 2021	$129K
February 2021	$127K
January 2021	$126K
2020
December 2020	$126K
November 2020	$123K
October 2020	$123K
September 2020	$121K
August 2020	$118K
July 2020	$118K
June 2020	$116K
May 2020	$114K
April 2020	$116K
March 2020	$115K
February 2020	$114K
January 2020	$113K
2019
December 2019	$112K
November 2019	$111K
October 2019	$107K
September 2019	$107K
August 2019	$112K
July 2019	$111K
June 2019	$113K
May 2019	$110K
April 2019	$111K
March 2019	$113K
February 2019	$113K
January 2019	$112K
2018
December 2018	$111K
November 2018	$110K
October 2018	$110K
September 2018	$109K
August 2018	$111K
July 2018	$109K
June 2018	$107K
May 2018	$100K
April 2018	$99K
March 2018	$97K
February 2018	$97K
January 2018	$96K
2017
December 2017	$101K
November 2017	$100K
October 2017	$98K
September 2017	$96K
August 2017	$97K
July 2017	$98K
June 2017	$99K
May 2017	$97K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$94K
February 2017	$95K
January 2017	$92K
2016
December 2016	$93K
November 2016	$93K
October 2016	$92K
September 2016	$90K

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 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$176,700	2	1	816	Off Market
1215 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$84,000	2	1	540	Off Market
1207 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$191,700	3	2	786	Off Market
1203 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$259,900	4	2	1,106	Off Market
1200 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$98,400	2	1	580	Off Market
1206 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$182,700	3	1	910	Off Market
1231 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$128,200	2	1	1,056	Off Market
1239 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$176,000	3	1	864	Off Market
1243 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$120,000	2	1	609	Recently Sold
1247 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$231,800	2	2.5	1,338	Off Market
1104 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$158,400	3	1	912	Off Market
1096 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$130,800	2	1	625	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1227 Hackley Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1959

672 sqft

$228/sqft

Garage

About this House

Own this home for over $49,000 less than it sold for back in 2006! Two bedroom ranch with an oversized 26 x 28 garage, storage shed, updated Oak kitchen, and hardwood floors! Owner occupied bueyrs close by 12/31/10 and receive up to 3.5% in closing costs. This is a Homepath Property. Buy this home for 5% down using special Homepath financing. Ask agent for additional details.

1227 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 672 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1959. It last sold for $97,000 on Aug 28, 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $153,300, with a rent estimate of $1,098/month.

Home Details for 1227 Hackley Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9104 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 27, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$47,900
Nov 24, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$47,900
Aug 28, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$97,000
Jan 4, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$82,500
May 1, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,760	$155,500

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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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 1227 Hackley Ave

What is 1227 Hackley Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1227 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is $153,300.
What is the price history for 1227 Hackley Ave?
1227 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $97,000 in August 2006.
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 1227 Hackley Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1227 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1227 Hackley Ave?
The lot at 1227 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,104 sq ft).