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 1506 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1506 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $262,000 .

What is the price history for 1506 Elder Ln?

1506 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $168,000 in March 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 1506 Elder Ln have air conditioning?

Yes, 1506 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1506 Elder Ln?

The lot at 1506 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,498 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$262,000

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,504 sqft

1506 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 31, 2020 for $168,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$262K

Since last month

$5K (-1.9%)

Since last year

$3K (-1%)

Since last sale

$95K (+56.4%)

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 +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$263K
August 2026	$262K
July 2026	$268K
June 2026	$268K
May 2026	$271K
April 2026	$270K
March 2026	$267K
February 2026	$259K
January 2026	$259K
2025
December 2025	$256K
November 2025	$262K
October 2025	$262K
September 2025	$265K
August 2025	$265K
July 2025	$270K
June 2025	$271K
May 2025	$268K
April 2025	$265K
March 2025	$262K
February 2025	$260K
January 2025	$260K
2024
December 2024	$259K
November 2024	$264K
October 2024	$259K
September 2024	$258K
August 2024	$258K
July 2024	$257K
June 2024	$258K
May 2024	$259K
April 2024	$259K
March 2024	$254K
February 2024	$250K
January 2024	$248K
2023
December 2023	$247K
November 2023	$248K
October 2023	$250K
September 2023	$249K
August 2023	$255K
July 2023	$256K
June 2023	$255K
May 2023	$247K
April 2023	$240K
March 2023	$235K
February 2023	$229K
January 2023	$227K
2022
December 2022	$228K
November 2022	$232K
October 2022	$239K
September 2022	$240K
August 2022	$239K
July 2022	$241K
June 2022	$241K
May 2022	$239K
April 2022	$231K
March 2022	$226K
February 2022	$217K
January 2022	$215K
2021
December 2021	$217K
November 2021	$208K
October 2021	$203K
September 2021	$194K
August 2021	$195K
July 2021	$194K
June 2021	$191K
May 2021	$188K
April 2021	$186K
March 2021	$184K
February 2021	$182K
January 2021	$177K
2020
December 2020	$174K
November 2020	$175K
October 2020	$173K
September 2020	$172K
August 2020	$171K
July 2020	$172K
June 2020	$172K
May 2020	$170K
April 2020	$169K
2019
September 2019	$180K
August 2019	$182K
July 2019	$181K
June 2019	$182K
May 2019	$179K
April 2019	$177K
March 2019	$177K
February 2019	$177K
January 2019	$174K
2018
December 2018	$173K
November 2018	$170K
October 2018	$172K
September 2018	$175K
August 2018	$175K
July 2018	$174K
June 2018	$168K
May 2018	$164K
April 2018	$165K
March 2018	$165K
February 2018	$165K
January 2018	$163K
2017
December 2017	$165K
November 2017	$161K
October 2017	$164K
September 2017	$165K
August 2017	$166K
July 2017	$156K
June 2017	$151K
May 2017	$153K
April 2017	$152K
March 2017	$152K
February 2017	$153K
January 2017	$154K
2016
December 2016	$156K
November 2016	$156K
October 2016	$156K
September 2016	$155K

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
1323 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$172,550	12/09/25	4	3	2,121
1223 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.25	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
1510 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$236,700	3	1	1,244	Off Market
4200 SE 4th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.47	$221,600	3	2	1,456	Off Market
4206 SE 4th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.46	$213,200	3	2	1,122	Off Market
411 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.45	$215,700	4	2	944	Off Market
407 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.43	$222,200	3	2	1,296	Off Market
401 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.42	$147,700	3	1	912	Off Market
1502 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$237,000	3	1	1,132	Off Market
1500 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$216,400	2	1	1,052	Off Market
1406 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$216,100	3	1	1,084	Off Market
1404 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$230,500	4	1	1,092	Off Market
1400 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$221,200	3	2	1,152	Off Market
1401 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$216,600	3	1	1,120	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1955

1,504 sqft

$174/sqft

About this House

Large, updated Wakonda area ranch with walkout basement, just a few blocks from the golf course. Main floor has master bedroom with half-bath, guest room, full hallway bath, living room, family room with fireplace, fully remodeled eat-in kitchen with main floor laundry, front porch and large screened rear porch. Walkout basement features two bedrooms, rec room, additional laundry hookups and storage. Back yard is large with mature trees and is fully fenced. Full down-to-the-studs kitchen remodel, furnace, central air, gutters, flooring, interior paint and light fixtures have been replaced in the past year. All appliances included. Come take a look today!

1506 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,504 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1955. It last sold for $168,000 on Mar 31, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $262,000, with a rent estimate of $1,841/month.

Home Details for 1506 Elder Ln

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: ConcretePatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955Year Updated: 1964
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10497 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 31, 2020 Source: DMMLS #593893	Sold	$168,000
Feb 27, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$169,900
Feb 10, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$169,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jan 14, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$174,900 Price decreased by 3%
Nov 7, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$179,900 Price decreased by 3%
Oct 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$184,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,614	$256,100

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
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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 1506 Elder Ln

What is 1506 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1506 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $262,000.
What is the price history for 1506 Elder Ln?
1506 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $168,000 in March 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 1506 Elder Ln have air conditioning?
Yes, 1506 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1506 Elder Ln?
The lot at 1506 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,498 sq ft).