Are yards well-kept in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Fairground, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say car is needed

Is Fairground, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say kids play outside

Is Fairground, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Fairground, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Fairground, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 49% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there's wildlife

Are the streets well-lit in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Fairground, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Fairground, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 34% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 34% of users say there are community events

What is 117 E 28th Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 117 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $151,800 .

What is the price history for 117 E 28th Ct?

117 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,000 in September 2022.

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.

Does 117 E 28th Ct have laundry facilities?

Yes, 117 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 117 E 28th Ct?

The lot at 117 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,141 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$151,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
842 sqft

117 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 14, 2022 for $129,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$152K

Since last month

$2K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.9%)

Since last sale

$23K (+17.8%)

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 +251% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$152K
July 2026	$154K
June 2026	$155K
May 2026	$155K
April 2026	$153K
March 2026	$152K
February 2026	$151K
January 2026	$150K
2025
December 2025	$148K
November 2025	$151K
October 2025	$155K
September 2025	$155K
August 2025	$155K
July 2025	$156K
June 2025	$162K
May 2025	$157K
April 2025	$163K
March 2025	$154K
February 2025	$155K
January 2025	$153K
2024
December 2024	$160K
November 2024	$156K
October 2024	$157K
September 2024	$154K
August 2024	$157K
July 2024	$151K
June 2024	$152K
May 2024	$159K
April 2024	$148K
March 2024	$143K
February 2024	$140K
January 2024	$139K
2023
December 2023	$136K
November 2023	$135K
October 2023	$134K
September 2023	$134K
August 2023	$133K
July 2023	$134K
June 2023	$133K
May 2023	$134K
April 2023	$133K
March 2023	$133K
February 2023	$131K
January 2023	$130K
2022
December 2022	$131K
November 2022	$131K
October 2022	$130K
September 2022	$130K
August 2022	$129K
July 2022	$116K
June 2022	$118K
May 2022	$116K
April 2022	$111K
March 2022	$107K
February 2022	$106K
January 2022	$104K
2021
December 2021	$104K
November 2021	$106K
October 2021	$107K
September 2021	$107K
August 2021	$107K
July 2021	$105K
June 2021	$95K
May 2021	$84K
April 2021	$87K
March 2021	$85K
February 2021	$80K
January 2021	$78K
2020
December 2020	$77K
November 2020	$81K
October 2020	$75K
September 2020	$69K
August 2020	$68K
July 2020	$67K
June 2020	$65K
May 2020	$64K
April 2020	$70K
March 2020	$70K
February 2020	$70K
January 2020	$69K
2019
December 2019	$68K
November 2019	$65K
October 2019	$64K
September 2019	$63K
August 2019	$67K
July 2019	$65K
June 2019	$64K
May 2019	$59K
April 2019	$60K
March 2019	$55K
February 2019	$52K
January 2019	$56K
2018
December 2018	$64K
November 2018	$65K
October 2018	$63K
September 2018	$62K
August 2018	$62K
July 2018	$61K
June 2018	$60K
May 2018	$60K
April 2018	$61K
March 2018	$59K
February 2018	$58K
January 2018	$56K
2017
December 2017	$68K
November 2017	$66K
October 2017	$65K
September 2017	$59K
August 2017	$57K
July 2017	$58K
June 2017	$57K
May 2017	$55K
April 2017	$53K
March 2017	$53K
February 2017	$51K
January 2017	$53K
2016
December 2016	$56K
November 2016	$55K
October 2016	$50K
September 2016	$50K
August 2016	$43K

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
2735 E Elm St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$145,000	08/18/26	2	1	704
3029 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$60,000	05/27/26	2	1	928
2736 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$105,000	10/28/25	2	1	848

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
108 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$140,300	3	1	800	Off Market
112 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$103,600	2	1	1,182	Off Market
114 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$124,500	2	1	884	Off Market
124 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$133,500	2	1	842	Off Market
119 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$89,800	4	1	926	Off Market
127 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$174,300	3	1	1,166	Off Market
133 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$168,300	5	2	1,516	Off Market
135 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$138,400	2	1	892	Off Market
2829 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$149,600	2	1	634	Off Market
126 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$165,500	3	1	1,019	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

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1912

Living Area

842 sqft

Price/Sqft

$180

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 117 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA. 117 E 28th Ct is in the Fairground neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 842 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6141 sqft and was built in 1912.

117 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 842 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1912. It last sold for $129,000 on Sep 14, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2021 with an asking price of $995 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 28, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $151,800, with a rent estimate of $1,222/month.

Home Details for 117 E 28th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 1996
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6141 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 14, 2022 Source: DMMLS #657830	Sold	$129,000
Aug 5, 2022 Source: DMMLS #657830	Pending	$129,000
Aug 5, 2022 Source: DMMLS #657830	Listed For Sale	$129,000
Jul 28, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	ListingRemoved
Jul 24, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	Listed For Rent	$995
Aug 8, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$58,000
Jan 27, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$58,000 Price decreased by 3%
Jul 22, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$60,000
Oct 1, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$56,700
Feb 28, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$56,700
Aug 31, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500
Oct 21, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,900
Nov 17, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$43,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,666	$108,700

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

Willard Elementary School
K-5
Public
266 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Willard Elementary likes to bully children with special needs. They are aware of disabilities the child has but does the complete opposite when trying to "help" the child. They grab children and yell at them. Even those with PTSD which that behavior can make matters worse and the child's behavior worse. I would not recommend this school especially for special needs students
Parent Review
10mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Fairground

At least 35 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say yards are well-kept
91 % Say there are sidewalks
82 % Say parking is easy
79 % Say car is needed
77 % Say it's dog friendly
74 % Say kids play outside
65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
62 % Say neighbors are friendly
59 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
46 % Say there's wildlife
38 % Say streets are well-lit
37 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
34 % Say it's quiet
34 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Bailee Huddleson
Resident
9mo ago
"I have had multiple encounters with my neighbors. They remain friendly and keep to themselves. Every once in awhile you will someone walking around that looks a little sus but I’ve had a good experience for the most part. "
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Trulia User
Visitor
4y ago
"that the area is safe for their kids to live in and that it people and that their kids don't have too much to worry about in their neighborhood around their home or at school "
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Sue C.
Resident
6y ago
"We are friendly with several of our neighbors, we have BBQ'S or have snacks with a few of them. They look out for our place, as we look out for theirs. We definitely watch the "druggies" that come and go from one house across the alley from us."
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Sue C.
Resident
6y ago
"I've lived here for almost 3 years with a friend. It's a crowded house, but we all love this neighborhood. There was only a few incidents that had me concerned, but they seem to have been isolated. Neighbors tend to look out for each other here, like the old days."
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Susan C.
Resident
7y ago
"It's a nice quiet neighborhood with lots of dogs all around. Some outside in fenced yards, and some inside. Some being walked around by their owners. There are sidewalks to walk on."
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Leavinalegacy
Resident
7y ago
"Iowa State Fairgrounds is close by, which also houses events year round, such as flea markets, car shows, etc. "
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Mercedesericasix
Visitor
7y ago
"Dogs in the neighborhood more than most. It is probably the oldest area in Des Moines so the houses aren't brand new but many have been updated and look beautiful"
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Julie S.
Resident
8y ago
"The commute is easy especially if you work downtown. There is great access to I-235 and I-80. West Des Moines and Clive area 15 minutes."
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Susan C.
Resident
8y ago
"I've been living here for over a year (with a friend), and have enjoyed it here. We are close to the stores and restaurants, and the Iowa State Fairgrounds. It's nice sitting out on the deck at night, other than the cars speeding down the street. "
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Susan C.
Resident
8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood, at my friend's house, for over a year, now. It is a very nice, kind, friendly neighborhood. "
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Susan C.
Resident
8y ago
"I have lived here, thanks to our friend for taking us in, for just about a year. It seems to be very friendly, and close to stores and restaurants. And is also close to the Iowa State Fairgrounds. "
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Susan C.
Resident
8y ago
"I've live here with our friend for about a year. It is a friendly neighborhood. It is very close to a lot of things, including the Iowa State Fairgrounds. "
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Frequently asked questions about 117 E 28th Ct

What is 117 E 28th Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 117 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $151,800.
What is the price history for 117 E 28th Ct?
117 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $129,000 in September 2022.
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.
Does 117 E 28th Ct have laundry facilities?
Yes, 117 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 117 E 28th Ct?
The lot at 117 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,141 sq ft).