Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home with a 4th non-conforming bedroom in the finished basement. Updates include newer kitchen appliances with an updated kitchen that offers room for a table. The home offers newer LVP flooring in the kitchen, living room, updated bathroom, and basement, with carpet in the bedrooms. The newer roof (2021), newer furnace (2022), and new water heater (2023) provides peace of mind for years to come.
The finished basement adds additional living space and flexibility whether you need a guest room, office, or playroom. Outside, you’ll find a nice sized fenced in backyard, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. A two car garage and long driveway that offers plenty of parking and storage. This move in ready home combines modern updates with functional living! Welcome home!
Sold for $210,000
$210,000
1204 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,037sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.26 Acres Lot
$210,100 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$1,540 Estimated rent
Home value
$210,100
$200,000 - $221,000
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Listed by:
Iesha Dooley 319-540-1002,
Epique Realty
Bought with:
Taylor Voitel
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726837
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,037
- Total interior livable area: 1,037 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 768
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 139
Details
- Parcel number: 12002834000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,100
- Date on market: 9/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $210,000-0.9%$203/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #726837 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Pending sale | $212,000$204/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726837 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $212,000-1.4%$204/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726837 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000+12.6%$207/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726837 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2023 | Sold | $191,000+3.2%$184/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #673951 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2023 | Pending sale | $185,000$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #673951 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $185,000+69.7%$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #673951 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2016 | Listing removed | $109,000$105/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #512663 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $109,000$105/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #512663 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,036 -4.5% | $179,800 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $3,178 +3.2% | $161,500 |
| 2023 | $3,080 +0.8% | $161,500 +23.6% |
| 2022 | $3,056 -0.5% | $130,700 |
| 2021 | $3,072 -3.8% | $130,700 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $3,192 +3.8% | $123,100 |
| 2019 | $3,074 +1% | $123,100 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $3,044 | $114,400 |
| 2017 | $3,044 +12.9% | $114,400 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $2,696 | $102,300 |
| 2015 | $2,696 +4.7% | $102,300 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $2,574 | $100,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $100,500 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $100,700 -2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $103,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $103,300 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $100,000 +71.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $58,430 |
| 2006 | -- | $58,430 |
| 2005 | -- | $58,430 |
| 2003 | -- | $58,430 |
| 2002 | -- | $58,430 |
| 2001 | -- | $58,430 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
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- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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