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

OFF MARKET

1231 Hackley Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

$138,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $968/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$138,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $968/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,056 sqft

(on 0.32 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1940

Lot Size

0.32 acres

Living Area

1,056 sqft

Price/Sqft

$132

Parking

Garage

Description

This single-family home is located at 1231 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA. 1231 Hackley Ave is in the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,056 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.32 acres and was built in 1940.

1231 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,056 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1940. It last sold for $36,000 on Aug 19, 2014. More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2024 with an asking price of $1,075 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 8, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $138,900, with a rent estimate of $1,587/month.

Home Details for 1231 Hackley Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: None, Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Price History for 1231 Hackley Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/08/2024		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

05/15/2024	$1,075	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

07/10/2023		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

06/29/2023	$1,075	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

03/07/2018	$935	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

12/27/2017	$935	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

07/19/2017	$935	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/05/2017	$935	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

03/28/2015	$800	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/18/2015	$800	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

08/19/2014	$36,000	Sold	DMMLS #438717
Recording Date 08/19/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/28/2014	$39,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/02/2014	$46,233	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/02/2014 Contract Date 03/11/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/05/2013	$43,500	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/26/2013	$43,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $750 (-2%)
09/12/2013	$44,250	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $750 (-2%)
09/05/2013	$45,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $750 (-2%)
08/28/2013	$45,750	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $750 (-2%)
08/22/2013	$46,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $750 (-2%)
08/17/2013	$47,250	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $750 (-2%)
08/10/2013	$48,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $750 (-2%)
08/03/2013	$48,750	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $750 (-2%)
07/31/2013	$49,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-4%)
07/28/2013	$51,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-2%)
07/23/2013	$52,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,400 (-3%)
07/18/2013	$53,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/12/1999	$49,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/12/1999 Contract Date 08/21/1999 County Transfer Tax $79 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,174
Assessment	$122,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1231 Hackley Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1308 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$40,000	08/12/25	2	1	624

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $164,100
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
3 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $265,200
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1,106 sqft
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EXIT Realty & Associates
OFF MARKET
Est. $107,300
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580 sqft
1200 Titus Ave,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $185,800
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD
JUN 12, 2026
$120,000
2 bd
1 ba
609 sqft
1243 Hackley Ave,
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Iowa Realty Ankeny
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,600
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,338 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,300
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1104 Titus Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $140,000
2 bd
1 ba
625 sqft
1096 Titus Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD
SEP 26, 2025
$269,900
4 bd
2 ba
1,191 sqft
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Neighborhood Overview

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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.

Meek H.
Resident
2y ago
"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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8y ago
"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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