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

1506 Hackley Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,264 sqft

$267,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,769/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$267,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,769/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,264 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Description

Beautiful South Des Moines home in a great neighborhood just steps away from Wright Elementary School. This 3 bed 2 bath 1264 square foot home includes gorgeous bamboo hardwood floors, additional non-conforming bedroom or office space in lower level, new roof (2022), spacious backyard patio with new retaining wall, and ample storage space. Home also comes with all appliances including new dishwasher.

1506 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,264 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1973. It last sold for $161,000 on Aug 11, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $267,900, with a rent estimate of $1,783/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Patio, Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1506 Hackley Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1973
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9931 sqft

Price History for 1506 Hackley Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/02/2022		ListingRemoved	N/A

09/15/2022	$239,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

08/11/2016	$161,000	Sold	DMMLS #520403
Recording Date 08/11/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/29/2016	$160,000	Pending	Agent Provided

06/21/2016	$160,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/17/2011	$142,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/03/2011	$142,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,900 (-5%)
03/18/2011	$149,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/08/2001	$109,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/08/2001 Contract Date 07/31/2001 County Transfer Tax $175 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/11/1997	$50,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/11/1997 Contract Date 07/01/1996 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$4,554
Assessment	$248,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1506 Hackley Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1401 Cutler Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$232,000	02/09/26	4	2	953

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $260,600
3 bd
2 ba
992 sqft
1500 Hackley Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $247,300
3 bd
3 ba
1,036 sqft
1510 Hackley Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $302,200
5 bd
3 ba
1,596 sqft
1602 Hackley Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $280,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,536 sqft
1610 Hackley Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $227,400
3 bd
1 ba
972 sqft
1618 Hackley Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,700
3 bd
2 ba
810 sqft
1628 Hackley Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $242,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,064 sqft
1408 Hackley Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD
JUN 2, 2026
$203,000
3 bd
2 ba
820 sqft
5120 SW 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OTHER
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,152 sqft
5114 SW 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,200
3 bd
2 ba
900 sqft
1401 Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,264 sqft
1403 Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $249,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,659 sqft
1405 Kenyon Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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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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