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 2048 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2048 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $128,700 .

What is the price history for 2048 E Walnut St?

2048 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $89,000 in July 2026.

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 2048 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2048 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2048 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2048 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

SOLD

JUL 8, 2026

$128,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
891 sqft

2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Est. Refi. Payment $907/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 8, 2026 for $89,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$129K

Since last month

$1K (-1%)

Since last year

$38K (-22.6%)

Since last sale

$40K (+44.8%)

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 +91% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$129K
August 2026	$129K
July 2026	$130K
June 2026	$130K
May 2026	$130K
April 2026	$130K
March 2026	$135K
February 2026	$162K
January 2026	$161K
2025
December 2025	$160K
November 2025	$163K
October 2025	$166K
September 2025	$166K
August 2025	$167K
July 2025	$168K
June 2025	$169K
May 2025	$170K
April 2025	$169K
March 2025	$168K
February 2025	$163K
January 2025	$164K
2024
December 2024	$166K
November 2024	$168K
October 2024	$169K
September 2024	$169K
August 2024	$165K
July 2024	$166K
June 2024	$167K
May 2024	$169K
April 2024	$168K
March 2024	$166K
February 2024	$164K
January 2024	$162K
2023
December 2023	$163K
November 2023	$162K
October 2023	$165K
September 2023	$165K
August 2023	$164K
July 2023	$166K
June 2023	$164K
May 2023	$160K
April 2023	$156K
March 2023	$152K
February 2023	$144K
January 2023	$142K
2022
December 2022	$143K
November 2022	$144K
October 2022	$149K
September 2022	$151K
August 2022	$150K
July 2022	$152K
June 2022	$151K
May 2022	$150K
April 2022	$144K
March 2022	$141K
February 2022	$138K
January 2022	$137K
2021
December 2021	$137K
November 2021	$138K
October 2021	$139K
September 2021	$140K
August 2021	$142K
July 2021	$142K
June 2021	$139K
May 2021	$133K
April 2021	$129K
March 2021	$130K
February 2021	$126K
January 2021	$123K
2020
December 2020	$121K
November 2020	$120K
October 2020	$121K
September 2020	$123K
August 2020	$123K
July 2020	$128K
June 2020	$127K
May 2020	$126K
April 2020	$125K
March 2020	$124K
February 2020	$123K
January 2020	$123K
2019
December 2019	$123K
November 2019	$123K
October 2019	$122K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$124K
July 2019	$124K
June 2019	$125K
May 2019	$124K
April 2019	$121K
March 2019	$121K
February 2019	$121K
January 2019	$120K
2018
December 2018	$119K
November 2018	$119K
October 2018	$120K
September 2018	$119K
August 2018	$119K
July 2018	$119K
June 2018	$118K
May 2018	$118K
April 2018	$117K
March 2018	$116K
February 2018	$116K
January 2018	$115K
2017
December 2017	$116K
November 2017	$114K
October 2017	$114K
September 2017	$114K
August 2017	$113K
July 2017	$114K
June 2017	$114K
May 2017	$43K
April 2017	$43K
March 2017	$41K
February 2017	$70K
January 2017	$64K
2016
December 2016	$70K
November 2016	$73K
October 2016	$72K
September 2016	$68K

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
2146 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$99,000	02/02/26	3	1	1,456
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752

Home facts updated by county records

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
2050 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$128,300	2	1	872	Off Market
320 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$179,300	4	2	1,102	Off Market
312 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$123,400	2	1	792	Off Market
2043 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$139,900	2	1	972	Off Market
2041 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$117,100	Studio	1	840	Off Market
2037 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$141,000	4	2	1,151	Off Market
2042 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$165,200	2	1	816	Off Market
2038 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$138,300	3	1	1,596	Off Market
2030 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$127,200	2	1	730	Off Market
2026 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$143,900	3	1	1,122	Off Market
2022 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$140,900	3	1	885	Off Market
925 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.36	$118,400	3	1	910	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1915

891 sqft

$100/sqft

Garage

About this House

Two bedroom bungalow with 9' ceilings that have been completely updated in 2017. All new in May/June 2017: shingles, windows, kitchen appliances, cabinetry, tile flooring, glass back splash, tile surround in bath and new bath fixtures, lighting throughout, paint throughout interior and entire exterior, carpet, tandem garage has all new roof, siding, and windows. Basement has some rough finish done. Carpet has been covered with a remnant since these owners purchased the home; still brand new carpet under it. Landscaping around the foundation. Perfect home for the first time buyer or empty nester. Easy access to downtown. **Pictures do not depict current decor**

2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 891 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1915. It last sold for $89,000 on Jul 8, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $128,700, with a rent estimate of $1,245/month.

Home Details for 2048 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $100/sqft

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5880 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 8, 2026 Source: N/A	Sold	$89,000
May 28, 2026 Source: DMMLS #737059	PriceChange	$134,900 Price decreased by 0%
Apr 17, 2026 Source: DMMLS #737059	Pending	$135,000
Mar 26, 2026 Source: DMMLS #737059	Listed For Sale	$135,000
Jul 8, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$124,900
May 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,900
Aug 8, 2017 Source: DMMLS #542714	Sold	$113,000
Jul 3, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$114,900
Jun 27, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$114,900
Apr 20, 2017 Source: DMMLS #535227	Sold	$42,500
Mar 15, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$45,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,478	$142,500

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

Capitol View Elementary School
PK-5
Public
532 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
my son has been at this school 3 years now. He will not be returning after this year. his reading levels are not advancing as they should. too many students in one class. ifeel like they are just pushing him thru.
Parent Review
8y ago
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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 2048 E Walnut St

What is 2048 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2048 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $128,700.
What is the price history for 2048 E Walnut St?
2048 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $89,000 in July 2026.
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 2048 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2048 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2048 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2048 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.