509 E 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Fairground
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft
Local Information
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Description
What a cute 2-bedroom, 1-bath home! The spacious living room flows nicely into the dining area, creating a comfortable and functional layout. The white kitchen features granite countertops and plenty of space for cooking and storage.
You'll find two good-sized bedrooms and a full bath on the main level. The basement adds extra living space with a family room, office area, and the option to add a second bathroom.
Recent updates include new central air in 2024 and updated electrical. Outside, enjoy a large fenced yard and a nice deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
You'll find two good-sized bedrooms and a full bath on the main level. The basement adds extra living space with a family room, office area, and the option to add a second bathroom.
Recent updates include new central air in 2024 and updated electrical. Outside, enjoy a large fenced yard and a nice deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
Home Highlights
Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$208
Listed
27 days ago
Home Details for 509 E 28th St
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 768 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain LinkExterior: DeckFoundation: Brick/Mortar |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 2Days on Market: 27 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1920 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,Ranch,Traditional |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding |
Property Information Parcel Number: 05001570000000 |
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Price List Price: $159,900Price Per Sqft: $208 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu Apr 30 2026 |
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MLS Status: Pending |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 739431 |
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Building Area Building Area: 768 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: 4225.32 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Contract, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 739431Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 778-3638Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-05001570000000-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 2 |
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Kathy Swanson, (515) 778-3638
RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#739431
Also Listed on DMMLS.
Price History for 509 E 28th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/30/2026 | $159,900 | Pending | DMMLS #739431 |
| 04/28/2026 | $159,900 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #739431 |
| 08/29/2018 | $101,500 | Sold | DMMLS #565553 |
| 07/28/2018 | $99,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 07/24/2018 | $99,900 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 07/17/2018 | $104,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/23/2004 | $89,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 12/03/2001 | $71,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 09/09/1997 | $51,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,334 |
| Assessment | $147,100 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 509 E 28th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.03 | Single-Family Home | $101,000 | 05/04/26 | 2 | 1 | 832 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $105,000 | 10/28/25 | 2 | 1 | 848 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $86,000 | 01/02/26 | 2 | 1 | 810 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $112,000 | 06/06/25 | 2 | 1 | 684 | |
0.06 | Single-Family Home | $154,000 | 05/13/26 | 2 | 1 | 788 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $116,000 | 11/24/25 | 2 | 1 | 1,019 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $120,000 | 08/05/25 | 2 | 1 | 746 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $121,000 | 09/23/25 | 2 | 1 | 576 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $145,000 | 07/10/25 | 2 | 1 | 880 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $116,546 | 06/18/25 | 2 | 1 | 688 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 509 E 28th St.
- East High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 2040 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTreats children like they are preparing them for prison.Other Review2y ago - Hoyt Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 486 Students
1/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe were warned about sending our kids to this school as we were new to the area. We did attempt to open enroll to another school but being as we moved so late, they were full so I can’t help but feel we got “stuck” with this school.This will be our first and only year at this school. The kids that attend here are terribly behaved. Bullying is an issue, there seems to be no dress code, and there are A LOT of thieves here. My son also got into a fight here (he was defending himself from a kid who was bothering him the entire year) and it was poorly handled by the school. Basically was told to come pick up our child and the lady wasn’t even going to tell me what happened that had led up to the fight. That was annoying. We’re military so we move often and we have never had issues with any school like this or dealt with kids like the ones that go to this school. The kids here have severe behavior issues.Parent Review1mo ago - Willard Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 286 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWillard Elementary likes to bully children with special needs. They are aware of disabilities the child has but does the complete opposite when trying to "help" the child. They grab children and yell at them. Even those with PTSD which that behavior can make matters worse and the child's behavior worse. I would not recommend this school especially for special needs studentsParent Review7mo ago 
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Neighborhood Overview
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What Locals Say about Fairground
At least 34 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
76 % Say it's dog friendly
74 % Say kids play outside
64 % 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
36 % Say streets are well-lit
35 % 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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509 E 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home built in 1920. 509 E 28th St is located in Fairground, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Apr 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 739431.