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 2404 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2404 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $170,800 .

What is the price history for 2404 E Walnut St?

2404 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $99,900 in November 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 2404 E Walnut St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2404 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2404 E Walnut St?

The lot at 2404 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,361 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$170,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,110 sqft

2404 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 18, 2016 for $99,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$171K

Since last month

$3K (-2%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.9%)

Since last sale

$71K (+71%)

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
August 2026	$171K
August 2026	$171K
July 2026	$174K
June 2026	$174K
May 2026	$174K
April 2026	$173K
March 2026	$169K
February 2026	$167K
January 2026	$168K
2025
December 2025	$165K
November 2025	$169K
October 2025	$171K
September 2025	$172K
August 2025	$174K
July 2025	$177K
June 2025	$176K
May 2025	$175K
April 2025	$175K
March 2025	$172K
February 2025	$168K
January 2025	$168K
2024
December 2024	$170K
November 2024	$173K
October 2024	$170K
September 2024	$170K
August 2024	$171K
July 2024	$174K
June 2024	$173K
May 2024	$175K
April 2024	$171K
March 2024	$168K
February 2024	$163K
January 2024	$161K
2023
December 2023	$162K
November 2023	$161K
October 2023	$163K
September 2023	$163K
August 2023	$163K
July 2023	$165K
June 2023	$164K
May 2023	$161K
April 2023	$156K
March 2023	$151K
February 2023	$147K
January 2023	$146K
2022
December 2022	$147K
November 2022	$148K
October 2022	$152K
September 2022	$154K
August 2022	$154K
July 2022	$155K
June 2022	$156K
May 2022	$154K
April 2022	$148K
March 2022	$145K
February 2022	$143K
January 2022	$142K
2021
December 2021	$142K
November 2021	$143K
October 2021	$143K
September 2021	$144K
August 2021	$146K
July 2021	$146K
June 2021	$143K
May 2021	$138K
April 2021	$133K
March 2021	$131K
February 2021	$126K
January 2021	$124K
2020
December 2020	$121K
November 2020	$120K
October 2020	$120K
September 2020	$120K
August 2020	$121K
July 2020	$121K
June 2020	$119K
May 2020	$118K
April 2020	$118K
March 2020	$118K
February 2020	$116K
January 2020	$118K
2019
December 2019	$115K
November 2019	$114K
October 2019	$112K
September 2019	$112K
August 2019	$113K
July 2019	$113K
June 2019	$113K
May 2019	$112K
April 2019	$112K
March 2019	$112K
February 2019	$113K
January 2019	$111K
2018
December 2018	$110K
November 2018	$109K
October 2018	$110K
September 2018	$110K
August 2018	$110K
July 2018	$110K
June 2018	$109K
May 2018	$109K
April 2018	$109K
March 2018	$107K
February 2018	$106K
January 2018	$106K
2017
December 2017	$107K
November 2017	$106K
October 2017	$104K
September 2017	$105K
August 2017	$105K
July 2017	$103K
June 2017	$102K
May 2017	$103K
April 2017	$102K
March 2017	$102K
February 2017	$101K
January 2017	$101K
2016
December 2016	$101K
November 2016	$100K
October 2016	$88K
September 2016	$88K

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
2428 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$109,200	07/16/26	2	2	1,108
2146 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$99,000	02/02/26	3	1	1,456
2425 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$238,000	09/12/25	3	2	1,224

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
315 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$145,600	2	1	920	Off Market
2403 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$133,900	2	1	920	Off Market
2400 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$159,300	2	1	1,207	Off Market
2347 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$205,300	4	2	1,152	Off Market
2348 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$252,600	4	2.5	1,440	Off Market
2341 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$147,500	2	1	964	Off Market
2409 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$179,900	3	2	1,264	Off Market
2408 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$117,200	2	1	672	Off Market
2411 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$148,700	2	1	922	Off Market
2412 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$124,500	2	1	1,116	Off Market
2417 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$148,800	2	1	976	Off Market
2416 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$191,600	3	2	1,100	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2404 E Walnut St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1916

Living Area

1,110 sqft

Price/Sqft

$154

Parking

Garage

About this House

24 Hour Sale.

2404 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,110 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1916. It last sold for $99,900 on Nov 18, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $170,800, with a rent estimate of $1,382/month.

Home Details for 2404 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: 1
Appliances & Utilities MicrowaveRefrigerator

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7361 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 5, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$99,900
Feb 21, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$99,900
Nov 18, 2016 Source: DMMLS #528203	Sold	$99,900
Nov 4, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$99,900
Jan 15, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$85,000
Oct 18, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$80,000
Aug 16, 2013 Source: DMMLS #419212	Sold	$46,000
Jun 26, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$50,000 Price decreased by 23%
Jun 7, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$65,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,832	$164,200

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
4 Reviews

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Fairground

25 Homes For You
Buy: $109k - $395k

See Local Highlights

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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. "
2
Flag
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 "
0
Flag
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."
2
Flag
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."
9
Flag
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."
1
Flag
Leavinalegacy
Resident
7y ago
"Iowa State Fairgrounds is close by, which also houses events year round, such as flea markets, car shows, etc. "
0
Flag
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"
0
Flag
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."
0
Flag
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. "
9
Flag
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. "
5
Flag
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. "
2
Flag
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. "
1
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 2404 E Walnut St

What is 2404 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2404 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $170,800.
What is the price history for 2404 E Walnut St?
2404 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $99,900 in November 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 2404 E Walnut St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2404 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2404 E Walnut St?
The lot at 2404 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,361 sq ft).