2838 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

2838 E Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,096 sqft

$163,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,110/mo*
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$163,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,110/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,096 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This is a great 3 bedroom home on the East Side of Des Moines (1 block from the fairgrounds - perfect for parking cars during the fair). The home features a beautiful formal dining room with gorgeous laminate wood flooring that oversees a spacious kitchen and family room. Also, on the first floor is a large bedroom, 1 spacious bathroom with a laundry room tucked inside, and an extra storage closet. Upstairs features 2 large bedrooms. New windows installed in 2017 make gas and electric less expensive throughout the year, and fresh paint throughout the home would make this a fantastic starter home for any family. The corner lot adds many opportunities to park cars during the fair (20-25) or add new landscaping to create the perfect outdoor experience.
2838 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,096 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1901. It last sold for $125,000 on Jun 30, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $163,800, with a rent estimate of $1,459/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2838 E Walnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
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: Cement Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1901Year Updated: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7361 sqft

Price History for 2838 E Walnut St

DatePriceEventSource
06/08/2021ListingRemovedDMMLS #629965
06/01/2021$140,000PriceChange
DMMLS #629965
05/25/2021$149,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #629965
06/30/2020$125,000Sold
DMMLS #596488
05/20/2020$125,500PendingAgent Provided
12/21/2019$125,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/16/2006$87,000Sold
N/A
05/19/2004$35,500Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,622
Assessment$151,100
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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

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  • Bailee Huddleson
    "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
    "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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "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
    "Iowa State Fairgrounds is close by, which also houses events year round, such as flea markets, car shows, etc. "
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  • Mercedesericasix
    "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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "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.
    "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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