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 2305 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2305 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $215,000 .

What is the price history for 2305 E Walnut St?

2305 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $143,000 in August 2020.

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.

OFF MARKET

$215,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,286 sqft

2305 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Est. Refi. Payment $1,511/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 28, 2020 for $143,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$215K

Since last month

$4K (+1.7%)

Since last year

$18K (+8.8%)

Since last sale

$73K (+50.7%)

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 +109% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$216K
August 2026	$212K
July 2026	$215K
June 2026	$214K
May 2026	$216K
April 2026	$216K
March 2026	$215K
February 2026	$215K
January 2026	$216K
2025
December 2025	$193K
November 2025	$196K
October 2025	$199K
September 2025	$198K
August 2025	$200K
July 2025	$209K
June 2025	$206K
May 2025	$206K
April 2025	$203K
March 2025	$204K
February 2025	$200K
January 2025	$202K
2024
December 2024	$196K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$199K
September 2024	$206K
August 2024	$210K
July 2024	$213K
June 2024	$213K
May 2024	$229K
April 2024	$223K
March 2024	$223K
February 2024	$215K
January 2024	$205K
2023
December 2023	$206K
November 2023	$215K
October 2023	$210K
September 2023	$212K
August 2023	$211K
July 2023	$214K
June 2023	$211K
May 2023	$209K
April 2023	$206K
March 2023	$201K
February 2023	$200K
January 2023	$202K
2022
December 2022	$201K
November 2022	$202K
October 2022	$202K
September 2022	$202K
August 2022	$234K
July 2022	$235K
June 2022	$235K
May 2022	$245K
April 2022	$187K
March 2022	$174K
February 2022	$167K
January 2022	$166K
2021
December 2021	$165K
November 2021	$162K
October 2021	$161K
September 2021	$160K
August 2021	$160K
July 2021	$159K
June 2021	$158K
May 2021	$156K
April 2021	$153K
March 2021	$152K
February 2021	$149K
January 2021	$145K
2020
December 2020	$142K
November 2020	$144K
October 2020	$144K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$143K
July 2020	$149K
June 2020	$148K
May 2020	$170K
April 2020	$136K
March 2020	$136K
February 2020	$134K
January 2020	$134K
2019
December 2019	$129K
November 2019	$128K
October 2019	$145K
September 2019	$155K
August 2019	$137K
July 2019	$121K
June 2019	$113K
May 2019	$108K
April 2019	$109K
March 2019	$109K
February 2019	$109K
January 2019	$107K
2018
December 2018	$107K
November 2018	$106K
October 2018	$107K
September 2018	$107K
August 2018	$107K
July 2018	$106K
June 2018	$106K
May 2018	$106K
April 2018	$105K
March 2018	$104K
February 2018	$104K
January 2018	$103K

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
2936 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.79	Multi-Family Home	$215,000	03/13/26		-	2,224
1245 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA	1.13	Multi-Family Home	$79,000	07/27/26	2	1	986
1613 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.91	Multi-Family Home	$225,000	02/09/26		-	1,408

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
2437 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.19	$288,500	6	4	2,041	Off Market
2444 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.22	-	Studio	3	-	Off Market
2324 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$171,700	Studio	3	1,619	Off Market
2606 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.42	$109,500	Studio	-	1,020	Off Market
927 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.76	$113,300	Studio	-	-	Off Market
3761 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.84	$226,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
2418 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.18	$204,300	Studio	3	1,922	Off Market
2508 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.27	-	Studio	1	-	Off Market
2800 E Market St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.79	$199,000	Studio	-	-	Off Market
704 SE 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.77	$159,400	Studio	-	-	Off Market
725 SE 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.79	$106,300	Studio	-	-	Off Market
800 SE 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.06	$261,700	3	2	1,120	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1890

2,286 sqft

$94/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Spacious parkingIndividual hvac unitsNear fairgroundsNewer pex line plumbing

Check out this east side 4-plex with a newer roof, windows, updated electrical panels, newer pex line plumbing, and individual HVAC units for each unit. 1-2 bdrm unit, 1-1 bdrm unit, 2 efficiencies and spacious parking behind building. Basement with washer/dryer for tenants and walled off area for landlord storage. Improvements made throughout! Near fairgrounds, shopping, and restaurants. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

2305 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,286 sqft multi-family in Fairground, built in 1890. It last sold for $143,000 on Aug 28, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $215,000, with a rent estimate of $1,272/month.

Home Details for 2305 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1890Year Updated: 2016
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

Community
Units in Building: 4

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9191 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 8, 2022 Source: RE/MAX Central	ListingRemoved
Jun 16, 2022 Source: DMMLS #651976	PriceChange	$234,900 Price decreased by 2%
May 31, 2022 Source: DMMLS #651976	PriceChange	$239,900 Price decreased by 2%
May 23, 2022 Source: DMMLS #651976	PriceChange	$244,900 Price decreased by 2%
May 16, 2022 Source: DMMLS #651976	Listed For Sale	$249,900
Aug 28, 2020 Source: DMMLS #608262	Sold	$143,000
Aug 28, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$149,900
Jul 27, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$149,900
Jun 23, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$149,900
Jun 17, 2016 Source: DMMLS #510709	Sold	$95,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$5,042	$241,000

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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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 2305 E Walnut St

What is 2305 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2305 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $215,000.
What is the price history for 2305 E Walnut St?
2305 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $143,000 in August 2020.
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.