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 511 E 27th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 511 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $76,700 .

What is the price history for 511 E 27th St?

511 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $22,000 in March 2018.

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.

How big is the lot at 511 E 27th St?

The lot at 511 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.06 acres (2,657 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

511 E 27th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

1 Bed
1 Bath
432 sqft

$76,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $567/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$76,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $567/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

1 Bath

432 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$76.7K

Since last month

$1K (+1.6%)

Since last year

$3K (+3.4%)

Since last sale

$55K (+248.6%)

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 +85% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$77K
July 2026	$76K
June 2026	$77K
May 2026	$78K
April 2026	$75K
March 2026	$76K
February 2026	$72K
January 2026	$74K
2025
December 2025	$72K
November 2025	$72K
October 2025	$73K
September 2025	$70K
August 2025	$74K
July 2025	$74K
June 2025	$74K
May 2025	$77K
April 2025	$81K
March 2025	$80K
February 2025	$74K
January 2025	$77K
2024
December 2024	$78K
November 2024	$77K
October 2024	$74K
September 2024	$73K
August 2024	$79K
July 2024	$78K
June 2024	$79K
May 2024	$79K
April 2024	$79K
March 2024	$75K
February 2024	$72K
January 2024	$70K
2023
December 2023	$69K
November 2023	$67K
October 2023	$66K
September 2023	$67K
August 2023	$67K
July 2023	$65K
June 2023	$70K
May 2023	$67K
April 2023	$65K
March 2023	$61K
February 2023	$58K
January 2023	$58K
2022
December 2022	$59K
November 2022	$64K
October 2022	$63K
September 2022	$64K
August 2022	$64K
July 2022	$67K
June 2022	$68K
May 2022	$66K
April 2022	$64K
March 2022	$59K
February 2022	$57K
2021
December 2021	$56K
November 2021	$58K
October 2021	$60K
September 2021	$61K
August 2021	$62K
July 2021	$63K
June 2021	$60K
May 2021	$61K
April 2021	$57K
March 2021	$53K
February 2021	$51K
January 2021	$51K
2020
December 2020	$50K
November 2020	$51K
October 2020	$55K
September 2020	$55K
August 2020	$52K
July 2020	$51K
June 2020	$51K
May 2020	$51K
April 2020	$54K
March 2020	$54K
February 2020	$55K
January 2020	$55K
2019
December 2019	$55K
November 2019	$53K
October 2019	$58K
September 2019	$59K
August 2019	$56K
July 2019	$57K
June 2019	$62K
May 2019	$61K
April 2019	$58K
March 2019	$62K
February 2019	$62K
January 2019	$66K
2018
December 2018	$71K
November 2018	$65K
October 2018	$59K
September 2018	$52K
August 2018	$58K
July 2018	$48K
June 2018	$43K
May 2018	$41K
April 2018	$36K
March 2018	$35K
February 2018	$34K
January 2018	$35K
2017
December 2017	$45K
November 2017	$43K
October 2017	$39K
September 2017	$36K
August 2017	$35K
July 2017	$33K
June 2017	$36K
May 2017	$36K
April 2017	$35K
March 2017	$32K
February 2017	$34K
January 2017	$33K
2016
December 2016	$35K
November 2016	$36K
October 2016	$37K
September 2016	$42K
August 2016	$41K

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
415 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$70,000	04/07/26	1	1	700
2621 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$85,000	06/23/26	2	1	624
2826 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.80	Single-Family Home	$68,000	05/19/26	1	1	432
2736 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$105,000	10/28/25	2	1	848

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
2700 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$71,700	1	1	602	Off Market
2704 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$146,600	2	1	864	Off Market
2708 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$185,200	2	2	1,029	Off Market
2714 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$141,100	2	1	912	Off Market
2716 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$116,900	2	1	768	Off Market
2722 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$142,300	2	1	768	Off Market
511 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$116,000	1	1	840	Off Market
2601 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$161,100	2	1	1,303	Off Market
2605 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$178,000	2	1	996	Off Market
2609 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$177,000	2	2	1,200	Off Market
2615 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$198,700	2	1	1,080	Off Market
2617 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$144,100	2	1	768	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1946

Living Area

432 sqft

Price/Sqft

$178

About this House

This single-family home is located at 511 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA. 511 E 27th St is in the Fairground neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 432 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2657 sqft and was built in 1946.

511 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 432 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1946. It last sold for $22,000 on Mar 29, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $76,700, with a rent estimate of $811/month.

Home Details for 511 E 27th St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2657 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 29, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$22,000
Mar 29, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$27,900
Oct 9, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$22,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,617	$35,600

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

Willard Elementary School
K-5
Public
266 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Willard 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 students
Parent Review
9mo ago
5 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

Fairground

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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
3y 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 511 E 27th St

What is 511 E 27th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 511 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $76,700.
What is the price history for 511 E 27th St?
511 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $22,000 in March 2018.
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.
How big is the lot at 511 E 27th St?
The lot at 511 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.06 acres (2,657 sq ft).