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 513 E 24th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 513 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is $117,500 .

What is the price history for 513 E 24th St?

513 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $67,000 in June 2017.

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 513 E 24th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 513 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 513 E 24th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 513 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$117,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
748 sqft

513 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 30, 2017 for $67,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$118K

Since last month

$200 (-0.2%)

Since last year

$100 (-0.1%)

Since last sale

$51K (+75.8%)

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 +87% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$118K
July 2026	$118K
June 2026	$117K
May 2026	$120K
April 2026	$117K
March 2026	$112K
February 2026	$109K
January 2026	$112K
2025
December 2025	$110K
November 2025	$113K
October 2025	$114K
September 2025	$113K
August 2025	$118K
July 2025	$116K
June 2025	$117K
May 2025	$118K
April 2025	$119K
March 2025	$144K
February 2025	$143K
January 2025	$142K
2024
December 2024	$141K
November 2024	$143K
October 2024	$145K
September 2024	$146K
August 2024	$147K
July 2024	$147K
June 2024	$147K
May 2024	$155K
April 2024	$154K
March 2024	$125K
February 2024	$121K
January 2024	$119K
2023
December 2023	$118K
November 2023	$118K
October 2023	$118K
September 2023	$118K
August 2023	$118K
July 2023	$118K
June 2023	$118K
May 2023	$117K
April 2023	$114K
March 2023	$110K
February 2023	$107K
January 2023	$107K
2022
December 2022	$107K
November 2022	$108K
October 2022	$112K
September 2022	$114K
August 2022	$114K
July 2022	$115K
June 2022	$115K
May 2022	$114K
April 2022	$109K
March 2022	$105K
February 2022	$102K
January 2022	$101K
2021
December 2021	$101K
November 2021	$101K
October 2021	$103K
September 2021	$104K
August 2021	$105K
July 2021	$105K
June 2021	$102K
May 2021	$96K
April 2021	$91K
March 2021	$92K
February 2021	$90K
January 2021	$90K
2020
December 2020	$91K
November 2020	$93K
October 2020	$92K
September 2020	$90K
August 2020	$86K
July 2020	$87K
June 2020	$86K
May 2020	$87K
April 2020	$88K
March 2020	$87K
February 2020	$85K
January 2020	$84K
2019
December 2019	$82K
November 2019	$85K
October 2019	$88K
September 2019	$88K
August 2019	$90K
July 2019	$89K
June 2019	$84K
May 2019	$83K
April 2019	$80K
March 2019	$82K
February 2019	$84K
January 2019	$77K
2018
December 2018	$70K
November 2018	$69K
October 2018	$67K
September 2018	$67K
August 2018	$66K
July 2018	$68K
June 2018	$70K
May 2018	$68K
April 2018	$70K
March 2018	$70K
February 2018	$75K
January 2018	$70K
2017
December 2017	$69K
November 2017	$70K
October 2017	$72K
September 2017	$72K
August 2017	$71K
July 2017	$72K
June 2017	$69K
May 2017	$69K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$67K
January 2017	$64K
2016
December 2016	$66K
November 2016	$68K
October 2016	$65K
September 2016	$62K
August 2016	$63K

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	0.29	Single-Family Home	$85,000	06/23/26	2	1	624
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752

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
2415 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$131,500	2	1	747	Off Market
2419 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$139,700	2	1	700	Off Market
2421 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$151,100	2	1	848	Off Market
2425 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$147,000	2	1	816	Off Market
2429 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$121,500	2	1	768	Off Market
2433 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$179,200	3	1	960	Off Market
515 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$114,400	2	1	748	Off Market
517 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$160,300	2	1	808	Off Market
521 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$88,800	1	1	653	Off Market
2445 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$164,200	3	1	912	Off Market
2443 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$149,200	2	1	668	Off Market
2441 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$91,300	2	1	668	Off Market

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1917

Living Area

748 sqft

Price/Sqft

$157

Parking

Garage

About this House

Check out this adorable and affordable two bedroom bungalow tucked away in an established east side neighborhood! Located near the fairgrounds with easy interstate access! The location is superb. Inside you will enjoy this well-maintained home with many recent updates including newer windows, water heater and an updated bath. You will enjoy the main level laundry and walk-in pantry and all appliances stay. This home has a fully fenced in yard and a garage complete with remote control access. Exterior siding and roof have been replaced in the last few year. This home is move in ready and available for quick possession. Check it out and make this your next home sweet home.

513 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 748 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1917. It last sold for $67,000 on Jun 30, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $117,500, with a rent estimate of $1,055/month.

Home Details for 513 E 24th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Mud Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3746 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 22, 2024 Source: CIBR #64562	ListingRemoved	$149,000
May 30, 2024 Source: CIBR #64562	PriceChange	$149,000 Price decreased by 4%
Apr 25, 2024 Source: DMMLS #694074	Listed For Sale	$155,000
Apr 30, 2022 Source: DMMLS #650806	ListingRemoved
Apr 28, 2022 Source: DMMLS #650806	Listed For Sale	$145,000
Jun 30, 2017 Source: DMMLS #533820	Sold	$67,000
May 27, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$72,500
May 10, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$72,500 Price decreased by 3%
Mar 24, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 6%
Mar 10, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$80,000
Oct 23, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$65,000
Aug 20, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$65,000 Price decreased by 6%
May 25, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,000 Price decreased by 4%
Dec 27, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$72,000
Nov 13, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$78,000
Aug 11, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$78,000
Jun 20, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$83,000
Apr 19, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$83,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,924	$112,500

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 513 E 24th St

What is 513 E 24th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 513 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is $117,500.
What is the price history for 513 E 24th St?
513 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $67,000 in June 2017.
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 513 E 24th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 513 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 513 E 24th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 513 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.