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 1340 Spring St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1340 Spring St in Des Moines, IA is $229,400 .

What is the price history for 1340 Spring St?

1340 Spring St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $119,500 in March 2002.

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 1340 Spring St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1340 Spring St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1340 Spring St have a garage?

Yes, 1340 Spring St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$229,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,718 sqft

1340 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 1, 2002 for $119,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$229K

Since last month

$3K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$11K (+5.2%)

Since last sale

$109K (+91.5%)

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 +45% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$229K
August 2026	$229K
July 2026	$232K
June 2026	$233K
May 2026	$232K
April 2026	$230K
March 2026	$222K
February 2026	$215K
January 2026	$223K
2025
December 2025	$218K
November 2025	$219K
October 2025	$218K
September 2025	$215K
August 2025	$218K
July 2025	$226K
June 2025	$222K
May 2025	$224K
April 2025	$222K
March 2025	$219K
February 2025	$221K
January 2025	$220K
2024
December 2024	$224K
November 2024	$226K
October 2024	$229K
September 2024	$230K
August 2024	$228K
July 2024	$225K
June 2024	$226K
May 2024	$228K
April 2024	$219K
March 2024	$218K
February 2024	$218K
January 2024	$214K
2023
December 2023	$216K
November 2023	$222K
October 2023	$218K
September 2023	$217K
August 2023	$218K
July 2023	$224K
June 2023	$219K
May 2023	$217K
April 2023	$211K
March 2023	$205K
February 2023	$200K
January 2023	$201K
2022
December 2022	$202K
November 2022	$203K
October 2022	$210K
September 2022	$210K
August 2022	$207K
July 2022	$207K
June 2022	$207K
May 2022	$205K
April 2022	$198K
March 2022	$194K
February 2022	$189K
January 2022	$187K
2021
December 2021	$191K
November 2021	$191K
October 2021	$191K
September 2021	$192K
August 2021	$193K
July 2021	$193K
June 2021	$194K
May 2021	$196K
April 2021	$191K
March 2021	$190K
February 2021	$187K
January 2021	$185K
2020
December 2020	$184K
November 2020	$183K
October 2020	$182K
September 2020	$182K
August 2020	$183K
July 2020	$182K
June 2020	$181K
May 2020	$179K
April 2020	$178K
March 2020	$178K
February 2020	$177K
January 2020	$177K
2019
December 2019	$174K
November 2019	$174K
October 2019	$176K
September 2019	$181K
August 2019	$179K
July 2019	$180K
June 2019	$182K
May 2019	$179K
April 2019	$175K
March 2019	$176K
February 2019	$174K
January 2019	$171K
2018
December 2018	$172K
November 2018	$170K
October 2018	$169K
September 2018	$166K
August 2018	$167K
July 2018	$170K
June 2018	$162K
May 2018	$163K
April 2018	$161K
March 2018	$160K
February 2018	$159K
January 2018	$160K
2017
December 2017	$161K
November 2017	$164K
October 2017	$164K
September 2017	$163K
August 2017	$163K
July 2017	$162K
June 2017	$161K
May 2017	$163K
April 2017	$160K
March 2017	$159K
February 2017	$157K
January 2017	$155K
2016
December 2016	$156K
November 2016	$158K
October 2016	$160K
September 2016	$158K

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
2847 SW 30th St, Des Moines, IA	1.81	Townhouse	$400,000	08/07/26	1	4	2,997
3022 Fox Run #36, Des Moines, IA	1.89	Townhouse	$450,000	06/05/26	3	3	2,134

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
1344 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$252,000	4	2	1,900	Off Market
1200 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.57	$284,300	4	2	1,720	Off Market
1204 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.56	$210,000	3	1.5	1,037	Recently Sold
1206 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.55	$233,800	3	2	1,167	Off Market
1212 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.55	$195,400	3	1	912	Off Market
1334 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$205,800	3	1	930	Off Market
1328 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$225,500	3	2	1,048	Off Market
5207 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.49	$245,200	2	1	704	Off Market
5201 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.49	$237,500	2	1	704	Off Market
1300 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.13	$241,000	4	2	1,405	Off Market
5406 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.14	$256,200	3	2	1,082	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Townhouse

Built in 1968

1,718 sqft

$134/sqft

Garage

About this House

Southside duplex- Completely remodeled-Extra-large two bedrooms 2 baths-new wood and tile floors throughout-large kitchen with eat in area- new stove-refrigerator-dishwasher-microwave-counter tops (new stove and refrigerator will be installed before move in) 2nd bedroom has private entrance-carpeted basement with playroom- large yard-single car garage with parking for 2 cars-on a quite cul de sac street-No Pets-Rent is $875+$50 water. Deposit is $500-call 515-991-4412

1340 Spring St, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,718 sqft townhouse in Watrous South, built in 1968. It last sold for $119,500 on Mar 1, 2002. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2018 with an asking price of $875 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $229,400, with a rent estimate of $1,359/month.

Home Details for 1340 Spring St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1968
Property Type / Style Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9496 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
May 9, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$875
Apr 10, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$875
Mar 1, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$119,500
Apr 30, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$77,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,454	$249,800

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
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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 1340 Spring St

What is 1340 Spring St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1340 Spring St in Des Moines, IA is $229,400.
What is the price history for 1340 Spring St?
1340 Spring St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $119,500 in March 2002.
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 1340 Spring St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1340 Spring St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1340 Spring St have a garage?
Yes, 1340 Spring St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.