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

1602 Elder Ln
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,324 sqft

$232,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,569/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$232,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,569/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,324 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1951

Living Area

1,324 sqft

Price/Sqft

$176

About this House

Nice home with many updates. No garage.

1602 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,324 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1951. It last sold for $186,000 on Aug 1, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $232,500, with a rent estimate of $1,727/month.

Home Details for 1602 Elder Ln

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master BathCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1951Year Updated: 2008
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10497 sqft

Price History for 1602 Elder Ln

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/01/2022	$186,000	Sold	DMMLS #654660
Recording Date 08/01/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/24/2022	$183,000	Pending	DMMLS #654660

06/22/2022	$183,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #654660

08/22/2013	$123,480	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/22/2013 Contract Date 08/02/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $197

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	$3,724
Assessment	$207,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1602 Elder Ln

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1223 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$228,720	12/15/25	3	2	977

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OFF MARKET
Est. $231,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,420 sqft
1505 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $273,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,888 sqft
1507 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $252,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,336 sqft
1603 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,228 sqft
1605 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $280,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,446 sqft
1607 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $316,500
3 bd
3 ba
1,950 sqft
1701 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,036 sqft
1604 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $237,100
2 bd
2 ba
1,312 sqft
1608 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $205,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,012 sqft
1702 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $246,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,549 sqft
1704 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $330,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,790 sqft
4501 Wakonda Pkwy,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,060 sqft
4504 Wakonda Pkwy,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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Assigned Schools

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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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