$1,841 Closing Credit¹
#714661, Steve Wiederin, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts
$150,000 List price
1205 Elder Ln Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,781
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,037 sqft
0.3 acres
$145 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1205 Elder Ln
This home needs a lot of work but has tons of potential for someone who wants to build equity.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,037 sqft
Lot size0.265 Acres
Year built1956
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Tandem
MLS #715987
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- MLS Number: 715987
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 779-3469
- Listing Agent: Matt Mauro
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $171,700 | $3,040 |
| 2021 | $137,600 | $3,040 |
| 2020 | $129,400 | $3,040 |
| 2019 | $129,400 | $2,874 |
| 2018 | $120,100 | $2,874 |
| 2017 | $120,100 | $2,584 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•5001 SW 14th St
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•4201 S Union St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,479. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
69%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Horse Races
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Stein Mart
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Buick
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Christian Adult Contemporary
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About 1205 Elder Ln
This home is located at 1205 Elder Ln in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Watrous South neighborhood. This 1,037 square foot home, which was built in 1956, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $150,000.
In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $215,179, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.