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 Hackley Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

5 Beds
3 Baths
1,596 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

$304,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,008/mo*

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$304,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,008/mo*

Refinance Your Home

5 Beds

3 Baths

1,596 sqft

(on 0.35 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

There is a lot of space for the money here. This house seems to go on for days. A lot of remodeling works has been started already and it just needs someone handy to build some serious sweat equity. Features include a 600 square foot attached garage, a huge porch with vaulted ceiling and large master bedroom with private bath. A lot of potential in a great location. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 5% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.

1602 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,596 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1960. It last sold for $249,000 on Nov 13, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $304,000, with a rent estimate of $2,114/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 1602 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: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Price History for 1602 Hackley Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/13/2023	$249,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/13/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/09/2014	$96,000	Sold	DMMLS #420876
Recording Date 01/09/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/11/2013	$164,538	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/11/2013 Contract Date 05/23/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/07/1999	$99,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/07/1999 Contract Date 11/12/1999 County Transfer Tax $159 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	$5,144
Assessment	$269,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1602 Hackley Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1401 Cutler Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$232,000	02/09/26	4	2	953

Nearby homes

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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. $226,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,008 sqft
1636 Hackley Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,200
3 bd
1 ba
925 sqft
1519 Frazier Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $243,200
3 bd
3 ba
1,527 sqft
1515 Frazier 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. $261,700
3 bd
2 ba
992 sqft
1500 Hackley Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $269,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,264 sqft
1506 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

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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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