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 1908 Highview Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1908 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA is $224,100 .

What is the price history for 1908 Highview Dr?

1908 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,400 in June 1994.

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 1908 Highview Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 1908 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1908 Highview Dr?

The lot at 1908 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA is about 0.35 acres (15,420 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$224,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
990 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

1908 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 3, 1994 for $72,400

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$224K

Since last month

$4K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$10K (+4.4%)

Since last sale

$152K (+209.5%)

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 +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$224K
July 2026	$228K
June 2026	$228K
May 2026	$229K
April 2026	$227K
March 2026	$223K
February 2026	$220K
January 2026	$220K
2025
December 2025	$218K
November 2025	$221K
October 2025	$221K
September 2025	$214K
August 2025	$215K
July 2025	$221K
June 2025	$221K
May 2025	$220K
April 2025	$218K
March 2025	$211K
February 2025	$207K
January 2025	$204K
2024
December 2024	$209K
November 2024	$210K
October 2024	$212K
September 2024	$210K
August 2024	$213K
July 2024	$214K
June 2024	$216K
May 2024	$218K
April 2024	$211K
March 2024	$209K
February 2024	$203K
January 2024	$202K
2023
December 2023	$200K
November 2023	$201K
October 2023	$204K
September 2023	$206K
August 2023	$207K
July 2023	$205K
June 2023	$203K
May 2023	$206K
April 2023	$197K
March 2023	$192K
February 2023	$187K
January 2023	$188K
2022
December 2022	$190K
November 2022	$194K
October 2022	$199K
September 2022	$200K
August 2022	$199K
July 2022	$200K
June 2022	$198K
May 2022	$196K
April 2022	$187K
March 2022	$177K
February 2022	$163K
January 2022	$164K
2021
December 2021	$166K
November 2021	$169K
October 2021	$172K
September 2021	$172K
August 2021	$175K
July 2021	$178K
June 2021	$180K
May 2021	$185K
April 2021	$181K
March 2021	$177K
February 2021	$173K
January 2021	$169K
2020
December 2020	$170K
November 2020	$170K
October 2020	$170K
September 2020	$167K
August 2020	$167K
July 2020	$167K
June 2020	$164K
May 2020	$164K
April 2020	$164K
March 2020	$164K
February 2020	$165K
January 2020	$166K
2019
December 2019	$166K
November 2019	$164K
October 2019	$163K
September 2019	$163K
August 2019	$161K
July 2019	$162K
June 2019	$157K
May 2019	$154K
April 2019	$158K
March 2019	$158K
February 2019	$157K
January 2019	$156K
2018
December 2018	$155K
November 2018	$155K
October 2018	$156K
September 2018	$156K
August 2018	$155K
July 2018	$153K
June 2018	$153K
May 2018	$152K
April 2018	$149K
March 2018	$147K
February 2018	$144K
January 2018	$144K
2017
December 2017	$147K
November 2017	$145K
October 2017	$144K
September 2017	$145K
August 2017	$141K
July 2017	$143K
June 2017	$142K
May 2017	$141K
April 2017	$140K
March 2017	$138K
February 2017	$135K
January 2017	$134K
2016
December 2016	$134K
November 2016	$133K
October 2016	$131K
September 2016	$130K
August 2016	$134K

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	0.30	Single-Family Home	$180,000	07/07/26	3	1	836
1215 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$115,000	07/14/26	3	1	1,040

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
1901 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$254,600	4	2.5	1,052	Off Market
1907 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$167,300	2	1	768	Off Market
1908 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$157,800	3	1	1,224	Off Market
1830 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.17	-	3	2	1,020	Off Market
1907 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.13	$252,800	3	2	1,303	Off Market
1840 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.17	$249,100	3	1.5	1,150	Off Market
1835 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$297,500	4	2	1,476	Off Market
1828 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$209,900	2	1	1,132	Off Market
1903 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$177,400	2	1	768	Off Market
1906 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$269,100	3	2	1,353	Off Market
1901 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.13	$240,900	4	1.5	1,303	Off Market
1822 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.17	$283,000	3	2	1,693	Off Market

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

1964

Lot Size

0.35 acres

Living Area

990 sqft

Price/Sqft

$226

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1908 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA. 1908 Highview Dr is in the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 990 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.35 acres and was built in 1964.

1908 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 990 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1964. It last sold for $72,400 on Jun 3, 1994. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $224,100, with a rent estimate of $1,463/month.

Home Details for 1908 Highview Dr

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: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 3, 1994 Source: N/A	Sold	$72,400

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,800	$209,400

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

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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 1908 Highview Dr

What is 1908 Highview Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1908 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA is $224,100.
What is the price history for 1908 Highview Dr?
1908 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA last sold for $72,400 in June 1994.
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 1908 Highview Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 1908 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1908 Highview Dr?
The lot at 1908 Highview Dr in Des Moines, IA is about 0.35 acres (15,420 sq ft).