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 1239 Hackley Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1239 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is $176,000 .

What is the price history for 1239 Hackley Ave?

1239 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $74,000 in August 2005.

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.

How big is the lot at 1239 Hackley Ave?

The lot at 1239 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,497 sq ft).

Does 1239 Hackley Ave have a garage?

Yes, 1239 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$176,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

1239 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $1,242/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 3, 2005 for $74,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$176K

Since last month

$4K (-2%)

Since last year

$15K (+9.3%)

Since last sale

$102K (+137.4%)

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 +63% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$176K
August 2026	$179K
July 2026	$180K
June 2026	$184K
May 2026	$181K
April 2026	$180K
March 2026	$177K
February 2026	$166K
January 2026	$171K
2025
December 2025	$168K
November 2025	$169K
October 2025	$166K
September 2025	$161K
August 2025	$163K
July 2025	$165K
June 2025	$168K
May 2025	$169K
April 2025	$168K
March 2025	$167K
February 2025	$166K
January 2025	$166K
2024
December 2024	$170K
November 2024	$169K
October 2024	$174K
September 2024	$177K
August 2024	$181K
July 2024	$181K
June 2024	$181K
May 2024	$183K
April 2024	$173K
March 2024	$171K
February 2024	$165K
January 2024	$164K
2023
December 2023	$165K
November 2023	$167K
October 2023	$167K
September 2023	$167K
August 2023	$167K
July 2023	$172K
June 2023	$171K
May 2023	$163K
April 2023	$157K
March 2023	$151K
February 2023	$146K
January 2023	$149K
2022
December 2022	$150K
November 2022	$154K
October 2022	$160K
September 2022	$160K
August 2022	$159K
July 2022	$159K
June 2022	$158K
May 2022	$156K
April 2022	$150K
March 2022	$149K
February 2022	$147K
January 2022	$146K
2021
December 2021	$147K
November 2021	$148K
October 2021	$150K
September 2021	$150K
August 2021	$151K
July 2021	$152K
June 2021	$150K
May 2021	$148K
April 2021	$146K
March 2021	$142K
February 2021	$138K
January 2021	$137K
2020
December 2020	$133K
November 2020	$130K
October 2020	$130K
September 2020	$128K
August 2020	$127K
July 2020	$125K
June 2020	$123K
May 2020	$120K
April 2020	$122K
March 2020	$123K
February 2020	$123K
January 2020	$123K
2019
December 2019	$123K
November 2019	$125K
October 2019	$123K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$124K
July 2019	$128K
June 2019	$131K
May 2019	$129K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$128K
February 2019	$128K
January 2019	$127K
2018
December 2018	$128K
November 2018	$126K
October 2018	$127K
September 2018	$127K
August 2018	$128K
July 2018	$129K
June 2018	$126K
May 2018	$123K
April 2018	$120K
March 2018	$118K
February 2018	$115K
January 2018	$118K
2017
December 2017	$120K
November 2017	$118K
October 2017	$119K
September 2017	$117K
August 2017	$115K
July 2017	$113K
June 2017	$113K
May 2017	$113K
April 2017	$109K
March 2017	$104K
February 2017	$104K
January 2017	$108K
2016
December 2016	$110K
November 2016	$107K
October 2016	$108K
September 2016	$108K

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
1231 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$128,200	2	1	1,056	Off Market
1227 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$153,300	2	1	672	Off Market
1219 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$176,700	2	1	816	Off Market
1215 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$84,000	2	1	540	Off Market
1207 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$191,700	3	2	786	Off Market
1203 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$259,900	4	2	1,106	Off Market
1243 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$120,000	2	1	609	Recently Sold
1247 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$231,800	2	2.5	1,338	Off Market
1104 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.12	$158,400	3	1	912	Off Market
1096 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.13	$130,800	2	1	625	Off Market
1036 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.14	$273,300	4	2	1,191	Off Market
1030 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.15	$222,800	Studio	2	923	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1951

864 sqft

$204/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1239 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA. 1239 Hackley Ave is in the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 864 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10497 sqft and was built in 1951.

1239 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1951. It last sold for $74,000 on Aug 3, 2005. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $176,000, with a rent estimate of $1,490/month.

Home Details for 1239 Hackley Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10497 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 3, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,604	$173,800

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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Neighborhood Overview

Watrous South

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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 1239 Hackley Ave

What is 1239 Hackley Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1239 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is $176,000.
What is the price history for 1239 Hackley Ave?
1239 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $74,000 in August 2005.
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.
How big is the lot at 1239 Hackley Ave?
The lot at 1239 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,497 sq ft).
Does 1239 Hackley Ave have a garage?
Yes, 1239 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.