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 1247 Hackley Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1247 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is $231,800 .

What is the price history for 1247 Hackley Ave?

1247 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $214,000 in December 2020.

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 1247 Hackley Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1247 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1247 Hackley Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1247 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$231,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,338 sqft

1247 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $1,613/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 9, 2020 for $214,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$232K

Since last month

$2K (+0.7%)

Since last year

$2K (+1%)

Since last sale

$19K (+8.6%)

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 +99% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$233K
August 2026	$231K
July 2026	$234K
June 2026	$234K
May 2026	$235K
April 2026	$236K
March 2026	$232K
February 2026	$230K
January 2026	$230K
2025
December 2025	$229K
November 2025	$233K
October 2025	$232K
September 2025	$230K
August 2025	$232K
July 2025	$234K
June 2025	$239K
May 2025	$239K
April 2025	$238K
March 2025	$234K
February 2025	$235K
January 2025	$235K
2024
December 2024	$237K
November 2024	$242K
October 2024	$242K
September 2024	$240K
August 2024	$242K
July 2024	$240K
June 2024	$243K
May 2024	$243K
2023
February 2023	$212K
January 2023	$211K
2022
December 2022	$214K
November 2022	$217K
October 2022	$221K
September 2022	$224K
August 2022	$228K
July 2022	$239K
June 2022	$250K
May 2022	$250K
April 2022	$248K
March 2022	$245K
February 2022	$242K
January 2022	$240K
2021
December 2021	$240K
November 2021	$237K
October 2021	$235K
September 2021	$232K
August 2021	$232K
July 2021	$232K
June 2021	$229K
May 2021	$226K
April 2021	$222K
March 2021	$220K
February 2021	$218K
January 2021	$225K
2020
December 2020	$225K
November 2020	$224K
October 2020	$223K
September 2020	$136K
August 2020	$134K
July 2020	$135K
June 2020	$135K
May 2020	$133K
April 2020	$132K
March 2020	$132K
February 2020	$133K
January 2020	$134K
2019
December 2019	$135K
November 2019	$135K
October 2019	$135K
September 2019	$135K
August 2019	$134K
July 2019	$132K
June 2019	$129K
May 2019	$130K
April 2019	$129K
March 2019	$131K
February 2019	$129K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$130K
November 2018	$130K
October 2018	$130K
September 2018	$131K
August 2018	$130K
July 2018	$130K
June 2018	$130K
May 2018	$129K
April 2018	$128K
March 2018	$127K
February 2018	$122K
January 2018	$121K
2017
December 2017	$126K
November 2017	$127K
October 2017	$126K
September 2017	$126K
August 2017	$125K
July 2017	$126K
June 2017	$125K
May 2017	$123K
April 2017	$123K
March 2017	$120K
February 2017	$120K
January 2017	$117K
2016
December 2016	$117K
November 2016	$115K
October 2016	$115K
September 2016	$117K

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
919 Frazier Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$189,000	10/06/25	3	2	1,032
1223 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.34	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
1243 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$120,000	2	1	609	Recently Sold
1239 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$176,000	3	1	864	Off Market
1231 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$128,200	2	1	1,056	Off Market
1227 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$153,300	2	1	672	Off Market
1219 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$176,700	2	1	816	Off Market
1215 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$84,000	2	1	540	Off Market
1104 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.14	$158,400	3	1	912	Off Market
1096 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.15	$130,800	2	1	625	Off Market
1036 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.16	$273,300	4	2	1,191	Off Market
1030 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.17	$222,800	Studio	2	923	Off Market
1020 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.18	$186,800	4	2	1,208	Off Market
1016 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.19	$234,500	3	2	1,549	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 1948

1,338 sqft

$173/sqft

Garage

About this House

Beautifully remodeled move in ready home in need of new owners on a beautiful corner lot. This home features countless new features including new flooring throughout, a new master with on suite bathroom including an 8 head shower panel and fully customizable closets, a dedicated laundry room with additional storage, new Air Conditioner with new furnace coil and hot water heater, finished basement family room prewired for 10 speakers, a bonus room in the basement with its own walk in closet, a brand new kitchen with new appliances, and countless other features to make this a one of a kind property. To schedule a tour send a message through zillow or call/text 515-216-4054. Willing to work with buyers agents.

1247 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,338 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1948. It last sold for $214,000 on Dec 9, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $231,800, with a rent estimate of $1,614/month.

Home Details for 1247 Hackley Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl, Wood, BrickFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8581 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 8, 2021 Source: DMMLS #616854	Pending	$224,900
Dec 9, 2020 Source: DMMLS #616854	Sold	$214,000
Oct 24, 2020 Source: N/A	Pending	$214,900
Oct 17, 2020 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$214,900 Price decreased by 4%
Oct 6, 2020 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$224,900
Feb 18, 2020 Source: DMMLS #597446	Sold	$131,000
Dec 27, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$134,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,486	$196,600

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
Parent Rating Average
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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 1247 Hackley Ave

What is 1247 Hackley Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1247 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA is $231,800.
What is the price history for 1247 Hackley Ave?
1247 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $214,000 in December 2020.
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 1247 Hackley Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1247 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1247 Hackley Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1247 Hackley Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.