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 2136 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2136 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $142,900 .

What is the price history for 2136 E Walnut St?

2136 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $88,500 in October 2008.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 2136 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2136 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2136 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2136 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$142,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 sqft

2136 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Est. Refi. Payment $1,054/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 17, 2008 for $88,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$143K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$4K (-2.5%)

Since last sale

$54K (+61.5%)

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 +94% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$143K
September 2026	$144K
August 2026	$144K
July 2026	$145K
June 2026	$146K
May 2026	$146K
April 2026	$143K
March 2026	$142K
February 2026	$142K
January 2026	$142K
2025
December 2025	$141K
November 2025	$143K
October 2025	$146K
September 2025	$147K
August 2025	$147K
July 2025	$148K
June 2025	$149K
May 2025	$149K
April 2025	$151K
March 2025	$148K
February 2025	$143K
January 2025	$145K
2024
December 2024	$147K
November 2024	$150K
October 2024	$148K
September 2024	$146K
August 2024	$146K
July 2024	$150K
June 2024	$150K
May 2024	$151K
April 2024	$145K
March 2024	$143K
February 2024	$139K
January 2024	$137K
2023
December 2023	$139K
November 2023	$137K
October 2023	$140K
September 2023	$138K
August 2023	$139K
July 2023	$142K
June 2023	$142K
May 2023	$137K
April 2023	$133K
March 2023	$128K
February 2023	$124K
January 2023	$126K
2022
December 2022	$126K
November 2022	$127K
October 2022	$132K
September 2022	$132K
August 2022	$132K
July 2022	$133K
June 2022	$133K
May 2022	$131K
April 2022	$124K
March 2022	$123K
February 2022	$121K
January 2022	$120K
2021
December 2021	$120K
November 2021	$122K
October 2021	$123K
September 2021	$124K
August 2021	$125K
July 2021	$125K
June 2021	$122K
May 2021	$117K
April 2021	$109K
March 2021	$110K
February 2021	$112K
January 2021	$105K
2020
December 2020	$106K
November 2020	$109K
October 2020	$106K
September 2020	$102K
August 2020	$101K
July 2020	$101K
June 2020	$98K
May 2020	$96K
April 2020	$97K
March 2020	$97K
February 2020	$96K
January 2020	$96K
2019
December 2019	$97K
November 2019	$97K
October 2019	$100K
September 2019	$101K
August 2019	$97K
July 2019	$99K
June 2019	$101K
May 2019	$90K
April 2019	$87K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$85K
January 2019	$83K
2018
December 2018	$85K
November 2018	$85K
October 2018	$86K
September 2018	$87K
August 2018	$87K
July 2018	$87K
June 2018	$85K
May 2018	$83K
April 2018	$82K
March 2018	$81K
February 2018	$79K
January 2018	$82K
2017
December 2017	$81K
November 2017	$77K
October 2017	$76K
September 2017	$75K
August 2017	$76K
July 2017	$76K
June 2017	$75K
May 2017	$75K
April 2017	$75K
March 2017	$73K
February 2017	$72K
January 2017	$68K
2016
December 2016	$73K
November 2016	$75K
October 2016	$74K

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
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891
2130 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.02	Single-Family Home	$150,000	04/14/26	3	2	1,440

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
2140 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$161,600	2	1	888	Off Market
2134 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$137,200	2	1	1,207	Off Market
2144 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$137,600	2	1	884	Off Market
2130 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$150,000	3	2	1,440	Recently Sold
2150 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$131,400	2	1	816	Off Market
2124 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$151,600	3	1	1,238	Off Market
2154 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$145,300	3	1	1,046	Off Market
2120 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$147,900	2	1	876	Off Market
2137 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$93,800	2	1	1,302	Off Market
2139 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$138,100	3	1	1,158	Off Market
2131 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$130,800	2	1	840	Off Market
2145 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$136,300	2	1	912	Off Market
2112 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$117,500	2	1	576	Off Market
2151 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$123,500	2	1	768	Off Market
2125 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$137,200	2	1	840	Off Market
2153 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$93,600	2	1	952	Off Market
2119 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$229,200	3	2	984	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1912

1,000 sqft

$143/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2136 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 2136 E Walnut St is in the Fairground neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,000 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5960 sqft and was built in 1912.

2136 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1912. It last sold for $88,500 on Oct 17, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $142,900, with a rent estimate of $1,314/month.

Home Details for 2136 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Concrete, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleDeckExterior: Brick, MetalLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 3Parking: Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 2006
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5960 sqft

Mobile R/V
RV Parking Rv Parking

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 17, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$88,500
Aug 23, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900
Jun 20, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,500
Nov 24, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$48,472
Jan 16, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,900
Sep 13, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$76,900
Apr 15, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,054	$131,700

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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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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
10mo 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 2136 E Walnut St

What is 2136 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2136 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $142,900.
What is the price history for 2136 E Walnut St?
2136 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $88,500 in October 2008.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 2136 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2136 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2136 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2136 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.