28181 Fairground Rd
Adel, IA 50003
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,004 sqft (on 0.32 acres)
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,004 sqft
(on 0.32 acres)
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Description
Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood with minimal neighbors, this cozy 2-bedroom ranch offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Enjoy single level living with spacious rooms, a functional layout, and an extra living space downstairs. Located just north of Adel, near Kinnick-Feller Riverside Park, and walking distance to Dallas County Fair Grounds. Don't miss your chance to own this home!
28181 Fairground Rd, Adel, IA 50003 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,004 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $174,000 on Jun 2, 2025 (3% below the $179,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $171,700, with a rent estimate of $1,287/month.
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Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 28181 Fairground Rd
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Interior Details Basement: Finished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1004 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Poured |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
Finished Area Finished Area (below surface): 500 Square Feet |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 205 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1954 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch |
Building Construction Materials: Cement SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 1129126003 |
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Price List Price: $179,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Apr 21 2025 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Adel |
School Information Elementary School District: Adel-Desoto-MinburnJr High / Middle School District: Adel-Desoto-MinburnHigh School District: Adel-Desoto-Minburn |
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Building Area Building Area: 1004 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.32 acres |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 704716Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 851-1787Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19049-N-1129126003-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Meleah Stuckey, (515) 851-1787
LPT Realty, LLC
Kyle Clarkson, (515) 554-2249
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with: Heather Lohse, EXP Realty, LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#704716
Price History for 28181 Fairground Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/02/2025 | $174,000 | Sold | DMMLS #704716 |
| 04/21/2025 | $179,900 | Pending | DMMLS #704716 |
| 04/17/2025 | $179,900 | PriceChange | DMMLS #704716 |
| 03/21/2025 | $189,900 | PriceChange | DMMLS #704716 |
| 02/25/2025 | $192,900 | PriceChange | DMMLS #704716 |
| 01/02/2025 | $197,900 | PriceChange | DMMLS #704716 |
| 09/26/2024 | $200,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #704716 |
| 03/31/2020 | $140,000 | Sold | DMMLS #599345 |
| 02/19/2020 | $145,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 11/19/2019 | $145,900 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 11/05/2019 | $147,900 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 10/21/2019 | $149,900 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
| 09/26/2016 | $124,000 | Sold | DMMLS #517900 |
| 06/08/2016 | $124,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/21/2016 | $128,400 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/08/2016 | $124,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 04/08/2016 | $128,500 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/26/2016 | $129,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 02/25/2016 | $135,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 01/29/2016 | $139,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 12/23/2015 | $142,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/28/2015 | $129,990 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 08/11/2015 | $135,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/15/2015 | $139,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 06/12/2015 | $145,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Adel
Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $1,740 |
| Assessment | $172,890 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 28181 Fairground Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.51 | Single-Family Home | $176,000 | 12/24/25 | 2 | 1 | 940 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $232,000 | 09/08/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,060 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $217,500 | 10/31/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,128 | |
0.60 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 12/05/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,056 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $193,000 | 08/22/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,629 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $228,000 | 10/30/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,216 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $47,000 | 03/16/26 | 2 | 1 | 834 | |
0.73 | Single-Family Home | $230,000 | 11/04/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,069 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $205,000 | 12/16/25 | 2 | 1.5 | 952 | |
0.56 | Single-Family Home | $190,000 | 11/10/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,233 |
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OFF MARKETColdwell Banker Mid-America
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 28181 Fairground Rd.
- Adel Elementary School
- PK-1
- Public
- 431 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAdel school district is by far the best compared to all others in Dallas County or surrounding communities. The teachers are very involved and caring the principal is excellent and addressed any concerns I had. My daughter loves it here and we love this town and school! Wouldn't change a thing!Parent Review16y ago - ADM Senior High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 666 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - DeSoto Intermediate School
- 5-6
- Public
- 366 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - ADM Middle School
- 7-8
- Public
- 330 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. 
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What Locals Say about Adel
At least 17 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say parking is easy
96 % Say yards are well-kept
95 % Say there are sidewalks
90 % Say kids play outside
89 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say car is needed
82 % Say streets are well-lit
78 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say it's quiet
68 % Say neighbors are friendly
54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
41 % Say there's wildlife
29 % Say there are community events
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