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 2532 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2532 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $146,100 .

What is the price history for 2532 E Walnut St?

2532 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $52,550 in December 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 2532 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2532 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 2532 E Walnut St?

The lot at 2532 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.25 acres (11,021 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$146,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
906 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

2532 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 30, 2016 for $52,550

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$146K

Since last month

$3K (-2.1%)

Since last year

$3K (-2%)

Since last sale

$94K (+178%)

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 +224% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$146K
July 2026	$149K
June 2026	$147K
May 2026	$150K
April 2026	$147K
March 2026	$145K
February 2026	$143K
January 2026	$145K
2025
December 2025	$141K
November 2025	$146K
October 2025	$146K
September 2025	$148K
August 2025	$149K
July 2025	$152K
June 2025	$149K
May 2025	$150K
April 2025	$149K
March 2025	$147K
February 2025	$144K
January 2025	$144K
2024
December 2024	$145K
November 2024	$146K
October 2024	$144K
September 2024	$143K
August 2024	$141K
July 2024	$141K
June 2024	$143K
May 2024	$146K
April 2024	$145K
March 2024	$142K
February 2024	$139K
January 2024	$138K
2023
December 2023	$140K
November 2023	$138K
October 2023	$138K
September 2023	$137K
August 2023	$135K
July 2023	$135K
June 2023	$134K
May 2023	$135K
April 2023	$131K
March 2023	$126K
February 2023	$116K
January 2023	$110K
2022
December 2022	$110K
November 2022	$111K
October 2022	$114K
September 2022	$115K
August 2022	$115K
July 2022	$117K
June 2022	$118K
May 2022	$116K
April 2022	$110K
March 2022	$107K
February 2022	$104K
January 2022	$104K
2021
December 2021	$106K
November 2021	$108K
October 2021	$111K
September 2021	$112K
August 2021	$113K
July 2021	$114K
June 2021	$113K
May 2021	$112K
April 2021	$111K
March 2021	$101K
February 2021	$98K
January 2021	$96K
2020
December 2020	$97K
November 2020	$100K
October 2020	$95K
September 2020	$91K
August 2020	$84K
July 2020	$79K
June 2020	$77K
May 2020	$72K
April 2020	$77K
March 2020	$77K
February 2020	$72K
January 2020	$66K
2019
December 2019	$60K
November 2019	$59K
October 2019	$59K
September 2019	$59K
August 2019	$59K
July 2019	$59K
June 2019	$59K
May 2019	$58K
April 2019	$59K
March 2019	$59K
February 2019	$59K
January 2019	$58K
2018
December 2018	$57K
November 2018	$57K
October 2018	$57K
September 2018	$57K
August 2018	$57K
July 2018	$57K
June 2018	$57K
May 2018	$57K
April 2018	$57K
March 2018	$56K
February 2018	$55K
January 2018	$55K
2017
December 2017	$56K
November 2017	$55K
October 2017	$55K
September 2017	$55K
August 2017	$55K
July 2017	$54K
June 2017	$54K
May 2017	$54K
April 2017	$54K
March 2017	$53K
February 2017	$53K
January 2017	$53K
2016
December 2016	$53K
November 2016	$55K
October 2016	$51K
September 2016	$49K
August 2016	$45K

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	0.20	Single-Family Home	$85,000	06/23/26	2	1	624
2736 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$105,000	10/28/25	2	1	848
2428 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$109,200	07/16/26	2	2	1,108
715 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$180,000	12/04/25	2	1	952

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
2529 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$204,200	3	2	1,266	Off Market
2528 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$179,400	3	2	1,175	Off Market
2525 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$165,200	3	1	1,180	Off Market
2526 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$140,300	3	1	1,281	Off Market
2523 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	-	3	3	1,190	Off Market
2524 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$211,000	3	1	1,071	Recently Sold
2535 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$149,700	2	1	896	Off Market
2541 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$160,600	3	1	1,212	Off Market
2534 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$193,900	3	2.5	1,948	Off Market
2543 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$239,700	3	2	1,512	Off Market
2548 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$156,700	2	1	1,614	Off Market
2500 Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$180,500	3	1	1,618	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1900

Lot Size

0.25 acres

Living Area

906 sqft

Price/Sqft

$161

Parking

Garage

About this House

Perfect starter home or investment property. Affordable living in this 2 story, 2BR, 1BA home with main level master and laundry. This home features a 3 season finish front porch and 2 car garage. A new roof and furnace in 2013 and with its low taxes this property is extremely attractive. A nice yard with plenty of garden space completes the picture of this family friendly home. New paint and some new electrical in the garage and some in the house. Alot of upgrades to the yard, newer patio and newer rock driveway, newer garden space ready to go. New refrigerator. new flooring in kitchen and utility room. New retaining wall.

2532 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 906 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1900. It last sold for $52,550 on Dec 30, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $146,100, with a rent estimate of $1,238/month.

Home Details for 2532 E Walnut St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Workshop, Sun RoomStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Stove, Gas, Wood PelletHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Shingle, Vinyl, WoodGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Mobile R/V
RV Parking Rv Parking

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 30, 2016 Source: DMMLS #504643	Sold	$52,550
Dec 31, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$53,000
Oct 15, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$45,000 Price decreased by 18%
Sep 22, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$55,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,896	$122,300

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 2532 E Walnut St

What is 2532 E Walnut St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2532 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is $146,100.
What is the price history for 2532 E Walnut St?
2532 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $52,550 in December 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 2532 E Walnut St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2532 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 2532 E Walnut St?
The lot at 2532 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.25 acres (11,021 sq ft).