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 205 E 28th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 205 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is $134,900 .

What is the price history for 205 E 28th St?

205 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $85,000 in March 2021.

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 205 E 28th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 205 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 205 E 28th St?

The lot at 205 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.28 acres (12,196 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$134,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
976 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

205 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 31, 2021 for $85,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$135K

Since last month

$3K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.8%)

Since last sale

$50K (+58.2%)

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 +127% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$135K
July 2026	$138K
June 2026	$138K
May 2026	$140K
April 2026	$135K
March 2026	$130K
February 2026	$128K
January 2026	$128K
2025
December 2025	$124K
November 2025	$128K
October 2025	$131K
September 2025	$133K
August 2025	$132K
July 2025	$137K
June 2025	$132K
May 2025	$136K
April 2025	$138K
March 2025	$132K
February 2025	$125K
January 2025	$129K
2024
December 2024	$132K
November 2024	$128K
October 2024	$127K
September 2024	$129K
August 2024	$139K
July 2024	$141K
June 2024	$141K
May 2024	$139K
April 2024	$133K
March 2024	$128K
February 2024	$121K
January 2024	$119K
2023
December 2023	$120K
November 2023	$116K
October 2023	$123K
September 2023	$122K
August 2023	$124K
July 2023	$128K
June 2023	$127K
May 2023	$129K
April 2023	$125K
March 2023	$123K
February 2023	$133K
2020
August 2020	$110K
July 2020	$109K
June 2020	$107K
May 2020	$104K
April 2020	$106K
March 2020	$106K
February 2020	$101K
January 2020	$100K
2019
December 2019	$99K
November 2019	$100K
October 2019	$98K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$95K
July 2019	$90K
June 2019	$92K
May 2019	$92K
April 2019	$90K
March 2019	$87K
February 2019	$87K
January 2019	$87K
2018
December 2018	$88K
November 2018	$87K
October 2018	$83K
September 2018	$84K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$90K
June 2018	$89K
May 2018	$91K
April 2018	$93K
March 2018	$90K
February 2018	$92K
January 2018	$89K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$81K
October 2017	$82K
September 2017	$79K
August 2017	$76K
July 2017	$77K
June 2017	$77K
May 2017	$76K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$73K
February 2017	$71K
January 2017	$70K
2016
December 2016	$69K
November 2016	$44K
October 2016	$44K
September 2016	$44K
August 2016	$59K

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
3029 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$60,000	05/27/26	2	1	928
2736 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$105,000	10/28/25	2	1	848

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
207 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$105,600	2	1	836	Off Market
2801 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$166,900	3	2	1,434	Off Market
2805 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$158,800	2	2	819	Off Market
2811 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$142,500	2	1	1,116	Off Market
2813 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$178,100	3	1	1,567	Off Market
2817 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$131,200	3	1	1,296	Off Market
2810 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$147,400	2	1	816	Off Market
2814 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$136,500	2	1	872	Off Market
2818 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$163,200	2	1	921	Off Market
2820 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$151,700	4	1	1,102	Off Market
2824 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$90,000	3	1	1,167	Recently Sold
2830 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$150,900	2	1	912	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 205 E 28th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1919

Lot Size

0.28 acres

Living Area

976 sqft

Price/Sqft

$138

Parking

Garage

About this House

Cute 2 bedroom home with 1 full bathroom, nice sized family room, dining room and kitchen. You will enjoy the nice large deck off of the dining room. This home sets on a nice large flat corner lot and has a large 2 car detached garage.

205 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 976 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1919. It last sold for $85,000 on Mar 31, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $134,900, with a rent estimate of $1,220/month.

Home Details for 205 E 28th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities Refrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1919
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 31, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$85,000
Nov 17, 2016 Source: DMMLS #516282	Sold	$35,000
Sep 10, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$45,000 Price decreased by 25%
Apr 29, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$59,900
Nov 20, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$72,500
Jul 26, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$72,500
Apr 22, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$79,500
Oct 23, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,372	$138,400

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

Fairground

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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 205 E 28th St

What is 205 E 28th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 205 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is $134,900.
What is the price history for 205 E 28th St?
205 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $85,000 in March 2021.
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 205 E 28th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 205 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 205 E 28th St?
The lot at 205 E 28th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.28 acres (12,196 sq ft).