914 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET

$278,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,041 sqft (on 0.51 acres)

914 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 20, 2024 for $242,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$279K
Since last month
Increased$18K (+7%)
Since last year
Increased$39K (+16.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$41K (+16.8%)
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 +72% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$283K
August 2026$277K
July 2026$264K
June 2026$247K
May 2026$244K
April 2026$244K
March 2026$242K
February 2026$243K
January 2026$241K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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2016

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
1101 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$251,000
06/17/26
3
1.5
1,782
910 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$176,000
05/08/26
2
1
672
709 Marion St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$275,000
04/03/26
3
2
1,892
624 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$253,000
09/16/26
3
1.5
1,426
4020 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$170,000
02/25/26
2
1
816
825 Maxwelton Dr, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$158,000
08/05/26
3
1.5
1,605
3824 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$232,500
11/17/25
3
1
1,232
1204 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$210,000
12/19/25
3
1.5
1,037
1207 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$227,000
12/03/25
2
1
1,020
1345 Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$257,500
04/24/26
3
1
1,390

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
Na Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.07
-
-
-
-
Off Market
914 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.07
$237,800
4
2
1,408
Off Market
912 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.08
$145,900
2
1
720
Off Market
910 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.08
$176,000
2
1
672
Recently Sold
4401 SW 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.07
$145,200
4
1
964
Off Market
904 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.09
$159,000
Studio
-
960
Off Market
1008 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.07
$281,500
4
1.5
1,116
Off Market
4303 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.11
$180,000
2
3
955
For Sale
1011 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.07
$239,100
3
1
966
Off Market
1014 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.09
$210,000
2
1
816
Off Market
1003 Carrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
0.11
$137,600
2
1
580
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 1949
0.51 acre lot
2,041 sqft
$137/sqft
Garage

About this House

Come and check out this awesome home located in a quiet southside neighborhood. Just minutes away from downtown is this 3 bedroom 1 full bath situated on a large half acre lot with mature trees! This home features a large main floor primary bedroom, full bathroom, large living room, and kitchen. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms. the mechanicals are all newer and have been well maintained, there is also a wood-burning stove on the main level to supplement the furnace. The basement is a full dry basement for all your storage needs. This home is being sold as-is, all information is provided by information from seller & assessor.
914 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,041 sqft single-family home in Watrous South, built in 1949. It last sold for $242,000 on Dec 20, 2024 (3% below the $250,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $278,700, with a rent estimate of $1,704/month.
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Grant Gaumer, (515) 577-5019
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with: Meleah Stuckey, (515) 851-1787, LPT Realty, LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#696849

Home Details for 914 Elder Ln

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2041 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One Half

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, PatioExterior: PatioFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 460 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 12000044000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $250,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jun 09 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2041 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.51 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 696849Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 577-5019Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-12000044000000-R-N

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 20, 2024
Source: DMMLS #696849
Sold
$242,000
Jun 9, 2024
Source: DMMLS #696849
Pending
$250,000
Jun 7, 2024
Source: DMMLS #696849
Listed For Sale
$250,000

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$214K
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$1MoM
Available listings
1060
36MoM

Around this home

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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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 914 Elder Ln

  • What is 914 Elder Ln estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 914 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is $278,700.
  • What is the price history for 914 Elder Ln?
    914 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA last sold for $242,000 in December 2024.
  • Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
    The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
  • Does 914 Elder Ln have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 914 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 914 Elder Ln?
    The lot at 914 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA is about 0.51 acres (21,998 sq ft).

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