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 2202 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2202 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $138,600 .

What is the price history for 2202 E Walnut St?

2202 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $86,275 in July 2016.

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 2202 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2202 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2202 E Walnut St?

The lot at 2202 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,011 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$138,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
776 sqft

2202 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 25, 2016 for $86,275

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$139K

Since last month

$1K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$5K (-3.7%)

Since last sale

$52K (+60.3%)

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 +60% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$138K
July 2026	$139K
June 2026	$139K
May 2026	$139K
April 2026	$137K
March 2026	$137K
February 2026	$136K
January 2026	$137K
2025
December 2025	$136K
November 2025	$138K
October 2025	$142K
September 2025	$143K
August 2025	$144K
July 2025	$144K
June 2025	$145K
May 2025	$146K
April 2025	$147K
March 2025	$144K
February 2025	$139K
January 2025	$140K
2024
December 2024	$143K
November 2024	$145K
October 2024	$144K
September 2024	$143K
August 2024	$142K
July 2024	$145K
June 2024	$145K
May 2024	$147K
April 2024	$147K
March 2024	$145K
February 2024	$141K
January 2024	$140K
2023
December 2023	$142K
November 2023	$140K
October 2023	$143K
September 2023	$142K
August 2023	$142K
July 2023	$142K
June 2023	$142K
May 2023	$137K
April 2023	$133K
March 2023	$129K
February 2023	$125K
January 2023	$125K
2022
December 2022	$126K
November 2022	$127K
October 2022	$131K
September 2022	$132K
August 2022	$132K
July 2022	$133K
June 2022	$134K
May 2022	$133K
April 2022	$127K
March 2022	$124K
February 2022	$121K
January 2022	$120K
2021
December 2021	$120K
November 2021	$121K
October 2021	$123K
September 2021	$125K
August 2021	$127K
July 2021	$128K
June 2021	$124K
May 2021	$116K
April 2021	$113K
March 2021	$118K
February 2021	$117K
January 2021	$113K
2020
December 2020	$113K
November 2020	$115K
October 2020	$110K
September 2020	$103K
August 2020	$98K
July 2020	$100K
June 2020	$98K
May 2020	$94K
April 2020	$102K
March 2020	$102K
February 2020	$97K
January 2020	$94K
2019
December 2019	$89K
November 2019	$88K
October 2019	$96K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$98K
July 2019	$98K
June 2019	$100K
May 2019	$98K
April 2019	$98K
March 2019	$98K
February 2019	$98K
January 2019	$97K
2018
December 2018	$97K
November 2018	$96K
October 2018	$97K
September 2018	$96K
August 2018	$96K
July 2018	$96K
June 2018	$96K
May 2018	$96K
April 2018	$95K
March 2018	$94K
February 2018	$94K
January 2018	$93K
2017
December 2017	$94K
November 2017	$92K
October 2017	$92K
September 2017	$92K
August 2017	$92K
July 2017	$91K
June 2017	$90K
May 2017	$90K
April 2017	$89K
March 2017	$89K
February 2017	$88K
January 2017	$88K
2016
December 2016	$88K
November 2016	$88K
October 2016	$87K
September 2016	$87K
August 2016	$86K

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	0.16	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891
2146 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.09	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
2206 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$153,200	2	1	720	Off Market
2210 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$252,200	4	3	2,192	Off Market
2214 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$151,700	Studio	1	1,451	Off Market
2216 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$136,300	2	1	768	Off Market
2218 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$190,500	3	2	1,159	Off Market
2221 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$122,800	2	2	864	Off Market
2200 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$179,400	2	1	823	Off Market
2201 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$199,500	2	2	1,018	Off Market
2207 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$193,700	3	2	1,463	Off Market
2209 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$167,700	4	1	1,360	Off Market
2215 E Walnut St, Des moines, IA 50317	0.04	-	4	1	1,747	Off Market
2220 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$165,500	3	1	1,445	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1923

Living Area

776 sqft

Price/Sqft

$179

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2202 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA. 2202 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 776 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6011 sqft and was built in 1923.

2202 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 776 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1923. It last sold for $86,275 on Jul 25, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $138,600, with a rent estimate of $1,145/month.

Home Details for 2202 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowave
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6011 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 25, 2016 Source: DMMLS #520287	Sold	$86,275
Jun 30, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$90,000
Jun 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$90,000
May 11, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$30,000
Mar 25, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,000
Apr 14, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$88,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,254	$102,600

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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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 2202 E Walnut St

What is 2202 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2202 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $138,600.
What is the price history for 2202 E Walnut St?
2202 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $86,275 in July 2016.
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 2202 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2202 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2202 E Walnut St?
The lot at 2202 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,011 sq ft).