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

OFF MARKET

1502 Elder Ln
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,132 sqft

$242,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

$242,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,132 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1502 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA. 1502 Elder Ln is in the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,132 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10497 sqft and was built in 1955.

1502 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,132 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1955. It last sold for $131,500 on Jun 2, 2005. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $242,900, with a rent estimate of $1,559/month.

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1502 Elder Ln

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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10497 sqft

Price History for 1502 Elder Ln

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/02/2005	$131,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/02/2005 Contract Date 05/27/2005 County Transfer Tax $210 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/26/2000	$110,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/26/2000 Contract Date 05/22/2000 County Transfer Tax $177 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$4,160
Assessment	$242,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1502 Elder Ln

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1223 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$228,720	12/15/25	3	2	977

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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3 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $213,000
4 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $223,800
3 bd
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OFF MARKET
Est. $221,400
2 bd
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1,052 sqft
1500 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $222,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,084 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $235,900
4 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1404 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $224,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,152 sqft
1400 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,120 sqft
1401 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,035 sqft
1405 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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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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Meek H.
Resident
2y ago
"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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Sloffredo
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8y ago
"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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