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 5111 SW 13th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 5111 SW 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $220,800 .

What is the price history for 5111 SW 13th St?

5111 SW 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $85,000 in August 2006.

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.

OFF MARKET

$220,800

Trulia Estimate

6 Beds
3 Baths
1,836 sqft

5111 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 28, 2006 for $85,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$221K

Since last month

$4K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.6%)

Since last sale

$136K (+159.8%)

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 +64% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$221K
July 2026	$225K
June 2026	$228K
May 2026	$226K
April 2026	$225K
March 2026	$222K
February 2026	$212K
January 2026	$222K
2025
December 2025	$215K
November 2025	$212K
October 2025	$209K
September 2025	$214K
August 2025	$215K
July 2025	$219K
June 2025	$219K
May 2025	$214K
April 2025	$215K
March 2025	$211K
February 2025	$213K
January 2025	$211K
2024
December 2024	$213K
November 2024	$213K
October 2024	$212K
September 2024	$211K
August 2024	$209K
July 2024	$212K
June 2024	$213K
May 2024	$214K
April 2024	$202K
March 2024	$203K
February 2024	$199K
January 2024	$197K
2023
December 2023	$194K
November 2023	$190K
October 2023	$196K
September 2023	$196K
August 2023	$199K
July 2023	$203K
June 2023	$211K
May 2023	$194K
April 2023	$188K
March 2023	$181K
February 2023	$176K
January 2023	$178K
2022
December 2022	$180K
November 2022	$191K
October 2022	$198K
September 2022	$199K
August 2022	$197K
July 2022	$197K
June 2022	$197K
May 2022	$195K
April 2022	$184K
March 2022	$170K
February 2022	$150K
January 2022	$151K
2021
December 2021	$154K
November 2021	$157K
October 2021	$161K
September 2021	$160K
August 2021	$162K
July 2021	$166K
June 2021	$172K
May 2021	$180K
April 2021	$177K
March 2021	$178K
February 2021	$172K
January 2021	$169K
2020
December 2020	$168K
November 2020	$170K
October 2020	$173K
September 2020	$174K
August 2020	$173K
July 2020	$171K
June 2020	$169K
May 2020	$164K
April 2020	$166K
March 2020	$164K
February 2020	$163K
January 2020	$163K
2019
December 2019	$165K
November 2019	$163K
October 2019	$165K
September 2019	$165K
August 2019	$166K
July 2019	$165K
June 2019	$170K
May 2019	$172K
April 2019	$169K
March 2019	$170K
February 2019	$166K
January 2019	$168K
2018
December 2018	$164K
November 2018	$159K
October 2018	$162K
September 2018	$158K
August 2018	$158K
July 2018	$157K
June 2018	$154K
May 2018	$153K
April 2018	$150K
March 2018	$146K
February 2018	$143K
January 2018	$143K
2017
December 2017	$144K
November 2017	$146K
October 2017	$137K
September 2017	$136K
August 2017	$136K
July 2017	$140K
June 2017	$140K
May 2017	$139K
April 2017	$138K
March 2017	$134K
February 2017	$133K
January 2017	$130K
2016
December 2016	$132K
November 2016	$128K
October 2016	$132K
September 2016	$133K
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
718 Herold Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.51	Multi-Family Home	$112,000	02/26/26	4	2	1,664

Home facts updated by county records

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
2303 Glenwood Dr #2, Des Moines, IA 50321	1.74	$170,300	2	1	1,153	Off Market
2900 SW 30th St #11, Des Moines, IA 50321	1.98	$456,100	2	3	2,076	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

Multi-Family

Year Built

1981

Living Area

1,836 sqft

Price/Sqft

$120

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 5111 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA. 5111 SW 13th St is in the Watrous South neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 1,836 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9583 sqft and was built in 1981.

5111 SW 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,836 sqft multi-family in Watrous South, built in 1981. It last sold for $85,000 on Aug 28, 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $220,800, with a rent estimate of $1,379/month.

Home Details for 5111 SW 13th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 10
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 2

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 28, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$85,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$5,588	$204,200

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
Parent Rating Average
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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 5111 SW 13th St

What is 5111 SW 13th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 5111 SW 13th St in Des Moines, IA is $220,800.
What is the price history for 5111 SW 13th St?
5111 SW 13th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $85,000 in August 2006.
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.