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 608 E 24th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 608 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is $130,900 .

What is the price history for 608 E 24th St?

608 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $75,000 in January 2020.

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 608 E 24th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 608 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 608 E 24th St?

The lot at 608 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.07 acres (3,006 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$130,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
862 sqft

608 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 13, 2020 for $75,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$131K

Since last month

$600 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.3%)

Since last sale

$56K (+74.5%)

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 decreased by -18% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$131K
July 2026	$132K
June 2026	$132K
May 2026	$134K
April 2026	$130K
March 2026	$129K
February 2026	$127K
January 2026	$126K
2025
December 2025	$124K
November 2025	$129K
October 2025	$130K
September 2025	$133K
August 2025	$134K
July 2025	$134K
June 2025	$134K
May 2025	$136K
April 2025	$134K
March 2025	$133K
February 2025	$129K
January 2025	$129K
2024
December 2024	$130K
November 2024	$133K
October 2024	$131K
September 2024	$132K
August 2024	$131K
July 2024	$132K
June 2024	$133K
May 2024	$137K
April 2024	$136K
March 2024	$132K
February 2024	$130K
January 2024	$128K
2023
December 2023	$128K
November 2023	$128K
October 2023	$127K
September 2023	$127K
August 2023	$128K
July 2023	$120K
June 2023	$124K
May 2023	$126K
April 2023	$123K
March 2023	$119K
February 2023	$111K
January 2023	$106K
2022
December 2022	$106K
November 2022	$106K
October 2022	$109K
September 2022	$111K
August 2022	$111K
July 2022	$112K
June 2022	$114K
May 2022	$112K
April 2022	$108K
March 2022	$106K
February 2022	$105K
January 2022	$104K
2021
December 2021	$104K
November 2021	$104K
October 2021	$104K
September 2021	$102K
August 2021	$97K
July 2021	$91K
June 2021	$87K
May 2021	$85K
April 2021	$84K
March 2021	$83K
February 2021	$82K
January 2021	$80K
2020
December 2020	$79K
November 2020	$79K
October 2020	$78K
September 2020	$79K
August 2020	$77K
July 2020	$78K
June 2020	$78K
May 2020	$77K
April 2020	$76K
March 2020	$76K
February 2020	$75K
January 2020	$75K
2019
December 2019	$82K
November 2019	$82K
October 2019	$90K
September 2019	$93K
August 2019	$95K
July 2019	$110K
June 2019	$99K
May 2019	$54K
April 2019	$54K
March 2019	$59K
February 2019	$181K
January 2019	$179K
2018
December 2018	$179K
November 2018	$177K
October 2018	$179K
September 2018	$178K
August 2018	$178K
July 2018	$177K
June 2018	$177K
May 2018	$177K
April 2018	$176K
March 2018	$174K
February 2018	$173K
January 2018	$172K
2017
December 2017	$174K
November 2017	$170K
October 2017	$169K
September 2017	$170K
August 2017	$170K
July 2017	$167K
June 2017	$166K
May 2017	$166K
April 2017	$165K
March 2017	$164K
February 2017	$163K
January 2017	$163K
2016
December 2016	$162K
November 2016	$162K
October 2016	$161K
September 2016	$160K
August 2016	$159K

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
2146 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$99,000	02/02/26	3	1	1,456

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
2340 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$220,600	3	2	1,103	Off Market
2338 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$125,600	2	1	759	Off Market
2336 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$144,100	2	1	852	Off Market
2334 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$183,000	2	1.5	1,242	Recently Sold
2326 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$205,000	4	2	1,068	For Sale
2320 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$145,400	2	1	912	Off Market
2341 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$137,000	3	1	1,387	Off Market
2339 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$155,000	2	1	924	Off Market
2337 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$129,200	2	1	768	Off Market
2333 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$136,100	2	1	846	Off Market
2329 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$138,100	2	1	768	Off Market
2325 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$205,300	2	2	1,968	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 608 E 24th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1921

Living Area

862 sqft

Price/Sqft

$152

About this House

This May be a House of Your choice. Great 3Bed 1Bath home with a lot of Updates. Brand new vinyl flooring and carpet is amazing and the new interior doors and white trim really make the rooms pop. Newer appliances make this kitchen look really good. The large bathroom has a nice tiled shower that is plenty big enough for anyone. The house has a brand new central air unit. It also has a newer furnace, roof, vinyl siding and newer windows. Send your Offer to day don't wait.

608 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 862 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1921. It last sold for $75,000 on Jan 13, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $130,900, with a rent estimate of $1,315/month.

Home Details for 608 E 24th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types 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: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3005 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 13, 2020 Source: DMMLS #591327	Sold	$75,000
Dec 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$85,000
Nov 21, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$85,000 Price decreased by 5%
Nov 11, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$89,900 Price decreased by 2%
Oct 15, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$92,000 Price decreased by 3%
Sep 16, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$95,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$97,000 Price decreased by 12%
Jul 25, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$110,000 Price increased by 10%
Jun 20, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100,000 Price decreased by 5%
Jun 7, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$105,000
Apr 26, 2019 Source: DMMLS #577669	Sold	$53,750
Apr 10, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$59,900
Mar 26, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$59,900
Mar 14, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$59,900
Mar 11, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$59,900
Jun 25, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$68,000
Dec 30, 2011 Source: DMMLS #394118	Sold	$62,000
Jul 12, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$62,000
Jun 23, 2010 Source: DMMLS #369631	Sold	$62,000
Feb 25, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$62,000
Jun 18, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$48,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,744	$100,800

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
4 Reviews

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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 608 E 24th St

What is 608 E 24th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 608 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is $130,900.
What is the price history for 608 E 24th St?
608 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $75,000 in January 2020.
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 608 E 24th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 608 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 608 E 24th St?
The lot at 608 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.07 acres (3,006 sq ft).