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 2108 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2108 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $198,700 .

What is the price history for 2108 E Walnut St?

2108 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $147,000 in January 2023.

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 2108 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2108 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2108 E Walnut St?

The lot at 2108 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,662 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

2108 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,454 sqft

$198,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,348/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$198,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,348/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

3 Baths

1,454 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$199K

Since last month

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$400 (+0.2%)

Since last sale

$52K (+35.2%)

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 +63% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$199K
July 2026	$201K
June 2026	$201K
May 2026	$204K
April 2026	$202K
March 2026	$201K
February 2026	$203K
January 2026	$200K
2025
December 2025	$199K
November 2025	$205K
October 2025	$205K
September 2025	$197K
August 2025	$198K
July 2025	$200K
June 2025	$202K
May 2025	$203K
April 2025	$204K
March 2025	$204K
February 2025	$201K
January 2025	$202K
2024
December 2024	$203K
November 2024	$208K
October 2024	$207K
September 2024	$207K
August 2024	$207K
July 2024	$214K
June 2024	$213K
May 2024	$215K
April 2024	$214K
March 2024	$212K
February 2024	$209K
January 2024	$208K
2023
December 2023	$208K
November 2023	$204K
October 2023	$209K
September 2023	$209K
August 2023	$212K
July 2023	$217K
June 2023	$217K
May 2023	$208K
April 2023	$198K
March 2023	$189K
February 2023	$179K
January 2023	$175K
2022
December 2022	$174K
November 2022	$177K
October 2022	$181K
September 2022	$180K
August 2022	$181K
July 2022	$183K
June 2022	$184K
May 2022	$181K
April 2022	$173K
March 2022	$168K
February 2022	$160K
January 2022	$158K
2021
December 2021	$158K
November 2021	$158K
October 2021	$157K
September 2021	$159K
August 2021	$159K
July 2021	$160K
June 2021	$160K
May 2021	$162K
April 2021	$157K
March 2021	$156K
February 2021	$153K
January 2021	$149K
2020
December 2020	$147K
November 2020	$147K
October 2020	$147K
September 2020	$145K
August 2020	$148K
July 2020	$149K
June 2020	$149K
May 2020	$150K
April 2020	$152K
March 2020	$151K
February 2020	$151K
January 2020	$152K
2019
December 2019	$152K
November 2019	$151K
October 2019	$151K
September 2019	$151K
August 2019	$152K
July 2019	$153K
June 2019	$153K
May 2019	$150K
April 2019	$147K
March 2019	$148K
February 2019	$148K
January 2019	$145K
2018
December 2018	$144K
November 2018	$139K
October 2018	$140K
September 2018	$139K
August 2018	$140K
July 2018	$136K
June 2018	$134K
May 2018	$131K
April 2018	$129K
March 2018	$125K
February 2018	$119K
January 2018	$116K
2017
December 2017	$120K
November 2017	$121K
October 2017	$119K
September 2017	$118K
August 2017	$118K
July 2017	$102K
June 2017	$105K
May 2017	$112K
April 2017	$120K
March 2017	$118K
February 2017	$111K
January 2017	$104K
2016
December 2016	$98K
November 2016	$110K
October 2016	$111K
September 2016	$105K
August 2016	$122K

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
2130 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$150,000	04/14/26	3	2	1,440
2146 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$99,000	02/02/26	3	1	1,456

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
2110 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$255,600	3	2	1,096	Off Market
2112 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$120,200	2	1	576	Off Market
2120 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$148,900	2	1	876	Off Market
2124 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$156,500	3	1	1,238	Off Market
2130 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$150,000	3	2	1,440	Recently Sold
2134 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$140,900	2	1	1,207	Off Market
2104 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$99,300	1	1	744	Off Market
309 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$159,200	2	1	768	Off Market
2050 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$130,800	3	1	800	Off Market
2044 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$123,800	2	1	664	Off Market
2040 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$100,200	2	1	664	Off Market
2036 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$109,900	2	1	664	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2108 E Walnut St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1955

Living Area

1,454 sqft

Price/Sqft

$137

Parking

Garage

About this House

This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms with a 2 car detached garage. Needs work but priced to move. Bank of America prequalification required on all offers when financed. 60 day deed restriction. Bank of America, N.A. employees and employees' household members and HTS business partner of the Bank, are prohibited from purchasing this property, whether directly or indirectly.

2108 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,454 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1955. It last sold for $147,000 on Jan 4, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $198,700, with a rent estimate of $1,653/month.

Home Details for 2108 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 4, 2023 Source: N/A	Sold	$147,000
Nov 27, 2012 Source: DMMLS #406660	Sold	$23,110
Aug 7, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$58,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,330	$196,600

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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Neighborhood Overview

Fairground

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Buy: $125k - $395k

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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
3y 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 2108 E Walnut St

What is 2108 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2108 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $198,700.
What is the price history for 2108 E Walnut St?
2108 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $147,000 in January 2023.
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 2108 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2108 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2108 E Walnut St?
The lot at 2108 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,662 sq ft).