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 1815 Highview Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1815 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA is $182,900 .

What is the price history for 1815 Highview Dr?

1815 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA last sold for $148,545 in October 2021.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 1815 Highview Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 1815 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1815 Highview Dr?

The lot at 1815 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA is about 0.37 acres (15,987 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$182,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
736 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

1815 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Est. Refi. Payment $1,257/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 20, 2021 for $148,545

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$183K

Since last month

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.3%)

Since last sale

$35K (+23.3%)

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 +104% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$183K
August 2026	$183K
July 2026	$185K
June 2026	$184K
May 2026	$184K
April 2026	$185K
March 2026	$182K
February 2026	$181K
January 2026	$180K
2025
December 2025	$180K
November 2025	$182K
October 2025	$183K
September 2025	$182K
August 2025	$181K
July 2025	$184K
June 2025	$185K
May 2025	$185K
April 2025	$184K
March 2025	$182K
February 2025	$181K
January 2025	$179K
2024
December 2024	$182K
November 2024	$183K
October 2024	$184K
September 2024	$183K
August 2024	$180K
July 2024	$180K
June 2024	$182K
May 2024	$184K
April 2024	$182K
March 2024	$180K
February 2024	$178K
January 2024	$178K
2023
December 2023	$178K
November 2023	$179K
October 2023	$180K
September 2023	$180K
August 2023	$180K
July 2023	$180K
June 2023	$176K
May 2023	$172K
April 2023	$166K
March 2023	$165K
February 2023	$163K
January 2023	$160K
2022
December 2022	$161K
November 2022	$162K
October 2022	$164K
September 2022	$164K
August 2022	$163K
July 2022	$162K
June 2022	$161K
May 2022	$160K
April 2022	$158K
March 2022	$157K
February 2022	$154K
January 2022	$153K
2021
December 2021	$152K
November 2021	$150K
October 2021	$150K
September 2021	$150K
August 2021	$138K
July 2021	$138K
June 2021	$137K
May 2021	$80K
April 2021	$78K
March 2021	$78K
February 2021	$77K
January 2021	$75K
2020
December 2020	$74K
November 2020	$74K
October 2020	$73K
September 2020	$73K
August 2020	$72K
July 2020	$73K
June 2020	$72K
May 2020	$72K
April 2020	$110K
March 2020	$109K
February 2020	$108K
January 2020	$108K
2019
December 2019	$109K
November 2019	$109K
October 2019	$111K
September 2019	$129K
August 2019	$129K
July 2019	$128K
June 2019	$140K
May 2019	$139K
April 2019	$118K
March 2019	$120K
February 2019	$120K
January 2019	$118K
2018
December 2018	$118K
November 2018	$117K
October 2018	$116K
September 2018	$117K
August 2018	$112K
July 2018	$111K
June 2018	$100K
May 2018	$94K
April 2018	$93K
March 2018	$93K
February 2018	$93K
January 2018	$92K
2017
December 2017	$92K
November 2017	$93K
October 2017	$93K
September 2017	$92K
August 2017	$95K
July 2017	$92K
June 2017	$92K
May 2017	$91K
April 2017	$88K
March 2017	$86K
February 2017	$88K
January 2017	$86K
2016
December 2016	$87K
November 2016	$88K
October 2016	$89K
September 2016	$90K

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
6005 SW 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$180,000	07/07/26	3	1	836

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
1815 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$166,200	1	1	530	Off Market
1818 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.12	$220,500	2	2	1,203	Off Market
1822 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.12	$279,300	3	2	1,693	Off Market
1901 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$240,300	4	1.5	1,303	Off Market
1906 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$266,700	3	2	1,353	Off Market
1903 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$171,800	2	1	768	Off Market
1816 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$234,600	3	2	980	Off Market
1833 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$244,200	3	2	2,464	Off Market
1812 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$204,900	2	2	932	Off Market
1831 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$160,000	2	1	864	Off Market
1811 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$183,200	2	1	1,060	Off Market
1812 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$166,700	4	2	1,620	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1947

0.37 acre lot

736 sqft

$249/sqft

Garage

About this House

This solid 2 bed 1 bath ranch has been beautifully updated with new kitchen, bath, furnace, A/c and so much more. As you step into the home the fresh paint and new flooring greet you with a modern feel. Walk into the kitchen to beautiful white cabinets with soft close drawers and granite counter tops. On the other end of the home find the 2 bedrooms and a bathroom with tile surround. Large backyard.

1815 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 736 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1947. It last sold for $148,545 on Oct 20, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $182,900, with a rent estimate of $1,146/month.

Home Details for 1815 Highview Dr

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947Year Updated: 2021
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 20, 2021 Source: DMMLS #637581	Sold	$148,545
Sep 17, 2021 Source: DMMLS #637581	Pending	$149,900
Sep 15, 2021 Source: DMMLS #637581	Listed For Sale	$149,900
Sep 24, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,000
Jul 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$129,900 Price decreased by 4%
Jul 10, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$134,900 Price decreased by 4%
May 29, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$139,900 Price decreased by 5%
May 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$147,500 Price decreased by 1%
May 17, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$149,500 Price decreased by 0%
May 14, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$150,000
Sep 21, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,000
Aug 14, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$42,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,814	$157,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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

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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Frequently asked questions about 1815 Highview Dr

What is 1815 Highview Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1815 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA is $182,900.
What is the price history for 1815 Highview Dr?
1815 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA last sold for $148,545 in October 2021.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 1815 Highview Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 1815 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1815 Highview Dr?
The lot at 1815 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA is about 0.37 acres (15,987 sq ft).