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 1237 Highview Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1237 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA is $217,100 .

What is the price history for 1237 Highview Dr?

1237 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA last sold for $88,100 in August 2008.

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.

OFF MARKET

$217,100

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,596 sqft

1237 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 25, 2008 for $88,100

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$217K

Since last month

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.6%)

Since last sale

$126K (+143.1%)

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 +80% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$214K
July 2026	$217K
June 2026	$217K
May 2026	$212K
April 2026	$213K
March 2026	$214K
February 2026	$207K
January 2026	$210K
2025
December 2025	$205K
November 2025	$208K
October 2025	$208K
September 2025	$208K
August 2025	$211K
July 2025	$211K
June 2025	$213K
May 2025	$209K
April 2025	$208K
March 2025	$206K
February 2025	$204K
January 2025	$203K
2024
December 2024	$203K
November 2024	$205K
October 2024	$206K
September 2024	$205K
August 2024	$206K
July 2024	$207K
June 2024	$209K
May 2024	$210K
April 2024	$205K
March 2024	$205K
February 2024	$200K
January 2024	$199K
2023
December 2023	$197K
November 2023	$196K
October 2023	$198K
September 2023	$195K
August 2023	$198K
July 2023	$199K
June 2023	$200K
May 2023	$198K
April 2023	$192K
March 2023	$186K
February 2023	$180K
January 2023	$181K
2022
December 2022	$181K
November 2022	$183K
October 2022	$188K
September 2022	$188K
August 2022	$186K
July 2022	$187K
June 2022	$187K
May 2022	$185K
April 2022	$176K
March 2022	$166K
February 2022	$150K
January 2022	$150K
2021
December 2021	$154K
November 2021	$156K
October 2021	$158K
September 2021	$159K
August 2021	$159K
July 2021	$159K
June 2021	$161K
May 2021	$164K
April 2021	$159K
March 2021	$154K
February 2021	$152K
January 2021	$151K
2020
December 2020	$151K
November 2020	$149K
October 2020	$146K
September 2020	$145K
August 2020	$146K
July 2020	$144K
June 2020	$142K
May 2020	$142K
April 2020	$145K
March 2020	$146K
February 2020	$146K
January 2020	$146K
2019
December 2019	$145K
November 2019	$143K
October 2019	$143K
September 2019	$144K
August 2019	$145K
July 2019	$147K
June 2019	$148K
May 2019	$146K
April 2019	$149K
March 2019	$149K
February 2019	$149K
January 2019	$149K
2018
December 2018	$149K
November 2018	$144K
October 2018	$143K
September 2018	$145K
August 2018	$142K
July 2018	$143K
June 2018	$140K
May 2018	$140K
April 2018	$138K
March 2018	$134K
February 2018	$133K
January 2018	$132K
2017
December 2017	$135K
November 2017	$133K
October 2017	$131K
September 2017	$132K
August 2017	$130K
July 2017	$128K
June 2017	$127K
May 2017	$125K
April 2017	$126K
March 2017	$125K
February 2017	$121K
January 2017	$121K
2016
December 2016	$122K
November 2016	$120K
October 2016	$118K
September 2016	$119K
August 2016	$119K

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
718 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.83	Multi-Family Home	$112,000	02/26/26	4	2	1,664

Home facts updated by county records

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
4209 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	8.35	$214,100	2	1	900	Off Market
1017 SE 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309	3.62	$236,200	3	2	1,561	Off Market
1025 SE 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309	3.61	$184,100	3	2	1,204	Off Market
2727 E Railroad Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	4.79	$549,000	Studio	-	4,320	Off Market
2820 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	6.19	$297,500	Studio	-	2,748	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1961

Living Area

1,596 sqft

Price/Sqft

$136

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 1237 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA. 1237 Highview Dr is in the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,596 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9147 sqft and was built in 1961.

1237 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,596 sqft multi-family in Watrous South, built in 1961. It last sold for $88,100 on Aug 25, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $217,100, with a rent estimate of $1,292/month.

Home Details for 1237 Highview Dr

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 25, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$88,100

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,386	$189,000

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

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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 1237 Highview Dr

What is 1237 Highview Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1237 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA is $217,100.
What is the price history for 1237 Highview Dr?
1237 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA last sold for $88,100 in August 2008.
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.