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 2308 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2308 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $210,300 .

What is the price history for 2308 E Walnut St?

2308 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $175,000 in May 2021.

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 2308 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2308 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2308 E Walnut St?

The lot at 2308 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,362 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$210,300

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,204 sqft

2308 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 7, 2021 for $175,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$210K

Since last month

$1K (-0.5%)

Since last year

$3K (+1.6%)

Since last sale

$36K (+20.6%)

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 +146% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$211K
July 2026	$212K
June 2026	$212K
May 2026	$211K
April 2026	$212K
March 2026	$206K
February 2026	$205K
January 2026	$204K
2025
December 2025	$201K
November 2025	$206K
October 2025	$207K
September 2025	$207K
August 2025	$208K
July 2025	$211K
June 2025	$210K
May 2025	$209K
April 2025	$208K
March 2025	$206K
February 2025	$204K
January 2025	$203K
2024
December 2024	$204K
November 2024	$207K
October 2024	$208K
September 2024	$209K
August 2024	$206K
July 2024	$206K
June 2024	$207K
May 2024	$210K
April 2024	$208K
March 2024	$206K
February 2024	$203K
January 2024	$203K
2023
December 2023	$204K
November 2023	$202K
October 2023	$205K
September 2023	$205K
August 2023	$204K
July 2023	$201K
June 2023	$201K
May 2023	$203K
April 2023	$199K
March 2023	$197K
February 2023	$186K
January 2023	$183K
2022
December 2022	$189K
November 2022	$196K
October 2022	$200K
September 2022	$200K
August 2022	$199K
July 2022	$198K
June 2022	$197K
May 2022	$195K
April 2022	$194K
March 2022	$190K
February 2022	$188K
January 2022	$188K
2021
December 2021	$186K
November 2021	$183K
October 2021	$181K
September 2021	$181K
August 2021	$181K
July 2021	$180K
June 2021	$178K
May 2021	$176K
April 2021	$173K
March 2021	$162K
February 2021	$121K
January 2021	$119K
2020
December 2020	$118K
November 2020	$118K
October 2020	$117K
September 2020	$115K
August 2020	$116K
July 2020	$116K
June 2020	$118K
May 2020	$118K
April 2020	$116K
March 2020	$117K
February 2020	$117K
January 2020	$117K
2019
December 2019	$117K
November 2019	$116K
October 2019	$116K
September 2019	$118K
August 2019	$115K
July 2019	$116K
June 2019	$112K
May 2019	$111K
April 2019	$107K
March 2019	$106K
February 2019	$108K
January 2019	$107K
2018
December 2018	$104K
November 2018	$104K
October 2018	$100K
September 2018	$105K
August 2018	$103K
July 2018	$105K
June 2018	$107K
May 2018	$107K
April 2018	$104K
March 2018	$98K
February 2018	$97K
January 2018	$96K
2017
December 2017	$88K
November 2017	$86K
October 2017	$86K
September 2017	$83K
August 2017	$86K
July 2017	$85K
June 2017	$83K
May 2017	$85K
April 2017	$85K
March 2017	$89K
February 2017	$89K
January 2017	$89K
2016
December 2016	$83K
November 2016	$85K
October 2016	$88K
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
2425 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$238,000	09/12/25	3	2	1,224
2433 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$233,444	04/15/26	3	2	1,269
2311 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$135,801	08/10/26	3	2	1,636
2130 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$150,000	04/14/26	3	2	1,440

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
2305 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$134,300	2	1	1,004	Off Market
317 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$143,300	3	1	1,118	Off Market
2301 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$118,300	2	1	912	Off Market
2304 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$111,200	2	1	800	Off Market
2302 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$180,900	3	2	1,450	Off Market
410 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$169,800	3	1	1,216	Off Market
2309 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$140,300	2	1	805	Off Market
2312 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$171,100	2	2	1,666	Off Market
2311 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$138,700	2	1	840	Off Market
2316 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	-	4	2	2,009	Off Market
2317 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$143,000	2	1	1,020	Off Market
2320 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$178,600	3	2	1,281	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1905

Living Area

1,204 sqft

Price/Sqft

$175

Parking

Garage

About this House

Yes, this 1.5 story, 4 bed/2 bath home just got a makeover! You'll appreciate the new windows, new flooring throughout (carpet/lvp), remodeled kitchen with granite and subway tile backsplash, new stainless steel appliances, 2 remodeled bathrooms, new lighting throughout, updated electrical and plumbing, painted trim and so much more. There are 2 furnaces and 1 is brand new, along with a new AC. There is a great fenced in yard and a 2+ car detached garage with attached shop (new garage roof and garage doors) before closing. You'll feel right at home...after all, it's move in ready for you!

2308 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,204 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1905. It last sold for $175,000 on May 7, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $210,300, with a rent estimate of $1,629/month.

Home Details for 2308 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7361 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 7, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624829	Sold	$175,000
Apr 9, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624829	Pending	$173,500
Apr 6, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624829	PriceChange	$173,500 Price increased by 7%
Mar 24, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624829	Pending	$161,900
Mar 23, 2021 Source: DMMLS #624829	Listed For Sale	$161,900
Feb 17, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$72,000
Aug 13, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	$55,000
Dec 2, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,500
Aug 26, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$65,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,538	$216,200

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

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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 2308 E Walnut St

What is 2308 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2308 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $210,300.
What is the price history for 2308 E Walnut St?
2308 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $175,000 in May 2021.
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 2308 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2308 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2308 E Walnut St?
The lot at 2308 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,362 sq ft).