1401 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
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OFF MARKET

$216,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 17, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,120 sqft

1401 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,120 sqft
$193/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

3 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch style home with hardwood floors in kitchen and bedrooms. Large living room, spacious basement with washer and dryer. 1 car attached and 1 car not attached. Resident responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal.

 When applying make sure to upload all proof income and a photo ID, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed.
Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change.

All Top Shelf Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $49.50 per month which includes liability insurance from A+ carrier, credit building to help boost the resident's credit score, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery helping to keep your HVAC system running on less energy (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service that with one call sets up your required utility services, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details can be found on our website under RBP.

Please NOTE that this property is managed by TOP SHELF Property Management. If you are asked to send money to anyone vs paying on Top Shelfs resident portal it is a scam.

Lease length 12-Month Standard
Section 8 is unavailable at this time
Smoking is not permitted on the property
1401 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,120 sqft single-family home in Watrous South. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2025 with an asking price of $1,550 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 26, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $216,600, with a rent estimate of $1,469/month.

Home Details for 1401 Elder Ln

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

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Comparable Sales for 1401 Elder Ln

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1507 Carrie Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$78,000
10/20/25
3
2
1,225 sqft
4506 Wakonda Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$186,000
11/24/25
3
1
940 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Watrous South

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,469/mo
Average rent
$1.35K
Available listings
10
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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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  • Meek H.
    "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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    "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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 26, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,550
Feb 19, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,550

Frequently asked questions about 1401 Elder Ln

  • What is 1401 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1401 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $216,600.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about the Watrous South neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Watrous South, Des Moines.
  • Does 1401 Elder Ln have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1401 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
  • Is there a virtual tour of 1401 Elder Ln?
    Yes, a virtual tour of 1401 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is available.

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