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 2247 Maple St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2247 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is $143,700 .

What is the price history for 2247 Maple St?

2247 Maple St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $78,000 in March 2016.

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 2247 Maple St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2247 Maple St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2247 Maple St?

The lot at 2247 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$143,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
736 sqft

2247 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Est. Refi. Payment $1,029/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 22, 2016 for $78,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$144K

Since last month

$3K (-2.2%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.3%)

Since last sale

$66K (+84.2%)

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 +81% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$144K
August 2026	$147K
July 2026	$148K
June 2026	$146K
May 2026	$144K
April 2026	$143K
March 2026	$142K
February 2026	$139K
January 2026	$142K
2025
December 2025	$139K
November 2025	$143K
October 2025	$144K
September 2025	$147K
August 2025	$148K
July 2025	$150K
June 2025	$148K
May 2025	$149K
April 2025	$147K
March 2025	$146K
February 2025	$142K
January 2025	$142K
2024
December 2024	$142K
November 2024	$147K
October 2024	$147K
September 2024	$147K
August 2024	$144K
July 2024	$145K
June 2024	$146K
May 2024	$149K
April 2024	$147K
March 2024	$143K
February 2024	$141K
January 2024	$140K
2023
December 2023	$141K
November 2023	$139K
October 2023	$140K
September 2023	$140K
August 2023	$141K
July 2023	$140K
June 2023	$139K
May 2023	$138K
April 2023	$134K
March 2023	$131K
February 2023	$123K
January 2023	$121K
2022
December 2022	$121K
November 2022	$122K
October 2022	$126K
September 2022	$127K
August 2022	$127K
July 2022	$128K
June 2022	$129K
May 2022	$127K
April 2022	$122K
March 2022	$119K
February 2022	$117K
January 2022	$116K
2021
December 2021	$116K
November 2021	$117K
October 2021	$118K
September 2021	$119K
August 2021	$121K
July 2021	$121K
June 2021	$119K
May 2021	$115K
April 2021	$105K
March 2021	$105K
February 2021	$101K
January 2021	$98K
2020
December 2020	$97K
November 2020	$104K
October 2020	$108K
September 2020	$108K
August 2020	$99K
July 2020	$98K
June 2020	$98K
May 2020	$99K
April 2020	$98K
March 2020	$98K
February 2020	$101K
January 2020	$104K
2019
December 2019	$104K
November 2019	$105K
October 2019	$102K
September 2019	$103K
August 2019	$97K
July 2019	$99K
June 2019	$101K
May 2019	$101K
April 2019	$95K
March 2019	$91K
February 2019	$91K
January 2019	$89K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$88K
October 2018	$89K
September 2018	$89K
August 2018	$89K
July 2018	$89K
June 2018	$88K
May 2018	$88K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$86K
February 2018	$86K
January 2018	$86K
2017
December 2017	$87K
November 2017	$85K
October 2017	$84K
September 2017	$85K
August 2017	$84K
July 2017	$83K
June 2017	$83K
May 2017	$83K
April 2017	$82K
March 2017	$82K
February 2017	$81K
January 2017	$81K
2016
December 2016	$80K
November 2016	$80K
October 2016	$80K
September 2016	$79K

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
2621 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$85,000	06/23/26	2	1	624
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752
2048 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$89,000	07/08/26	2	1	891

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
2248 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$169,900	3	2	1,402	Off Market
2246 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$109,900	3	1	1,230	Off Market
2244 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$230,700	3	2	1,232	Off Market
2226 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$208,500	3	2	1,152	Off Market
2220 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$194,800	3	2	1,809	Off Market
2241 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$145,000	2	1	1,021	Off Market
2237 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$200,900	3	2	1,132	Off Market
2233 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$153,700	3	2	996	Off Market
2227 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$126,400	1	1	1,104	Off Market
2225 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$130,800	2	1	650	Off Market
2223 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$160,800	2	1	1,172	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 1901

736 sqft

$195/sqft

Garage

About this House

Move right in! This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home with new kitchen & bath is freshly painted and very clean. Enjoy the low maintenance of Brazilian Cherry engineered wood floors in the kitchen, dining and living room areas. All appliances stay! Garage has new door, opener, gutters, and concrete pad. York central air system installed March of 2012, new furnace in 2015. New sewer and water access lines, humidifier, sidewalks, and fenced in backyard on a spacious corner lot. Nothing left to do but move in!

2247 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 736 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1901. It last sold for $78,000 on Mar 22, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $143,700, with a rent estimate of $1,160/month.

Home Details for 2247 Maple St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
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: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1901Year Updated: 2004
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 22, 2016 Source: DMMLS #511378	Sold	$78,000
Feb 11, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000
Jul 25, 2012 Source: DMMLS #398853	Sold	$62,500
Jun 9, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$64,900 Price decreased by 7%
Apr 16, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,900 Price decreased by 7%
Apr 4, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$74,900
Mar 9, 2012 Source: DMMLS #391917	Sold	$32,400
Dec 22, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$30,400 Price decreased by 7%
Nov 21, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$32,600 Price decreased by 7%
Oct 25, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$35,000
Jan 5, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$81,000
Feb 25, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$24,500
Jan 12, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$42,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,326	$134,400

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

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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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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 2247 Maple St

What is 2247 Maple St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2247 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is $143,700.
What is the price history for 2247 Maple St?
2247 Maple St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $78,000 in March 2016.
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 2247 Maple St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2247 Maple St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2247 Maple St?
The lot at 2247 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).