$185,000

1702 Elder Ln Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,349/month

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,012 Sq Ft
$183 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Opportunity awaits on the South Side! This cute 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath charmer is packed with potential and ready for your creative vision. Nestled on a deep lot featuring a fully fenced backyard, this home offers incredible outdoor living with large decks on both the front and rear - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Parking is a breeze with an attached 1-car garage plus an additional dedicated parking pad. Bring your ideas and build instant sweat equity in a classic home with great bones. Schedule your showing today and unlock its full potential!

Listing Agent

Travis Reed

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 09/24/2026

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,647

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 7,860 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,012 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Stove
  • Partially Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12006146000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,647

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

7,860 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 182.81
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, LVP
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1012
  • Total Sq Ft: 1012

Exterior Features

  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Street Feature: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 240
  • Garage: 1 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1800
  • Lot S F: 7860
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12006146000000
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3647.31
  • Net Taxes: 3647.31

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,218 $193,500 $35,300 $158,200
2024 $3,218 $174,000 $31,200 $142,800
2023 $2,972 $174,000 $31,200 $142,800
2022 $2,948 $135,000 $26,200 $108,800
2021 $2,942 $135,000 $26,200 $108,800
2020 $3,164 $126,500 $24,500 $102,000
2019 $3,056 $134,200 $24,500 $109,700
2018 $3,018 $125,500 $22,400 $103,100
2017 $2,694 $125,500 $22,400 $103,100
2016 $2,618 $111,400 $19,600 $91,800
2015 $2,618 $111,400 $19,600 $91,800
2014 $2,434 $103,600 $17,900 $85,700
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/24/2026 09/24/26 For Sale $185,000 +48.0% $183 / Sq Ft
12/17/2019 12/17/19 Sold $125,000 -13.8% $124 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/17/2019 12/17/19 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2019 10/18/19 For Sale $145,000 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 749949

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-06146000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous South

1702 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA

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