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

1604 Elder Ln
Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,036 sqft

$219,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,488/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$219,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 27, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,488/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,036 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

1952

Living Area

1,036 sqft

Price/Sqft

$212

Parking

Garage

About this House

Move in ready ranch home located just minutes from Gray's Lake, Wakonda Country Club, Metro, Preferred Jefferson Elementary, and lots of shopping and fine eateries. This ranch features a BRAND NEW ROOF (November 2019), professionally landscaped yard, fresh paint throughout, hardwood floors, newer kitchen, large screened in 3 season porch with new carpet, finished Lower Level Space with epoxy floor that has been sealed, Non-conforming 4th bedroom in the lower level, plus so much more! Schedule your showing today!

1604 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,036 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1952. It last sold for $154,500 on Mar 26, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $219,800, with a rent estimate of $1,481/month.

Home Details for 1604 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: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9191 sqft

Price History for 1604 Elder Ln

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/26/2020	$154,500	Sold	DMMLS #597861
Recording Date 03/26/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/31/2020	$159,000	Pending	Agent Provided

01/23/2020	$159,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/21/2006	$126,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/21/2006 Contract Date 04/14/2006 County Transfer Tax $202 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/29/2003	$105,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/29/2003 Contract Date 05/13/2003 County Transfer Tax $169 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/01/2000	$86,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/01/2000 Contract Date 04/06/2000 County Transfer Tax $138 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	$3,612
Assessment	$211,600

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $232,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,324 sqft
1602 Elder Ln,
Des Moines, IA 50315
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. $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
OFF MARKET
Est. $282,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,401 sqft
4502 Wakonda Pkwy,
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
Resident
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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