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

1503 Elder Ln
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

4 Beds
2 Baths
960 sqft (on 63 acres)

$567,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 8, 2026

$567,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 8, 2026

4 Beds

2 Baths

960 sqft

(on 63 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Totally remodeled ranch home that features: four bedrooms, brand new kitchen with all stainless steel appliances, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, new tile, roof, and windows, finished lower level with additional family room and plenty of storage, attached garage, huge back patio, and fenced in backyard.

1503 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 960 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1955. It last sold for $133,500 on Feb 1, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $567,700, with a rent estimate of $1,545/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Patio

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1503 Elder Ln

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: 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: 63.00 acres

Price History for 1503 Elder Ln

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/01/2016	$133,500	Sold	DMMLS #504247
Recording Date 02/01/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/25/2015	$135,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

02/13/2015	$61,250	Sold	DMMLS #447192
Recording Date 02/13/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/13/2015	$59,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/14/2014	$97,934	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/14/2014 Contract Date 10/30/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/01/2006	$124,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/01/2006 Contract Date 05/24/2006 County Transfer Tax $199 Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/24/2003	$110,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/24/2003 Contract Date 01/20/2003 County Transfer Tax $177 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/12/1999	$93,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/12/1999 Contract Date 02/03/1999 County Transfer Tax $150 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	$3,346
Assessment	$197,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1503 Elder Ln

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1223 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$228,720	12/15/25	3	2	977
1323 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$172,550	12/09/25	4	3	2,121

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OFF MARKET
Est. $211,100
3 bd
1 ba
960 sqft
1501 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $275,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,641 sqft
1407 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,035 sqft
1405 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,120 sqft
1401 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. $235,900
4 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1404 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $304,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,464 sqft
1965 E Army Post Rd,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $295,500
4 bd
2 ba
1,500 sqft
2319 Stanton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $308,000
3 bd
3 ba
1,447 sqft
2317 Stanton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $303,100
4 bd
3 ba
1,086 sqft
4226 SW 23rd Pl,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $278,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,304 sqft
4220 SW 23rd Pl,
Des Moines, IA 50321
OFF MARKET
Est. $287,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,292 sqft
4214 SW 23rd Pl,
Des Moines, IA 50321

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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.
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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