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 712 E 27th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 712 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $164,700 .

What is the price history for 712 E 27th St?

712 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $49,900 in December 1999.

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 712 E 27th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 712 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 712 E 27th St?

The lot at 712 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,270 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

712 E 27th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

3 Beds
1 Bath
950 sqft

$164,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,130/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$164,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,130/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

950 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$165K

Since last month

$1K (+0.9%)

Since last year

$8K (+4.8%)

Since last sale

$115K (+230.7%)

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 +111% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$165K
July 2026	$164K
June 2026	$162K
May 2026	$163K
April 2026	$161K
March 2026	$158K
February 2026	$154K
January 2026	$154K
2025
December 2025	$150K
November 2025	$153K
October 2025	$152K
September 2025	$153K
August 2025	$158K
July 2025	$158K
June 2025	$157K
May 2025	$159K
April 2025	$160K
March 2025	$152K
February 2025	$146K
January 2025	$147K
2024
December 2024	$151K
November 2024	$152K
October 2024	$152K
September 2024	$153K
August 2024	$158K
July 2024	$160K
June 2024	$159K
May 2024	$161K
April 2024	$155K
March 2024	$152K
February 2024	$144K
January 2024	$141K
2023
December 2023	$143K
November 2023	$140K
October 2023	$143K
September 2023	$144K
August 2023	$144K
July 2023	$145K
June 2023	$146K
May 2023	$146K
April 2023	$142K
March 2023	$137K
February 2023	$133K
January 2023	$133K
2022
December 2022	$134K
November 2022	$135K
October 2022	$139K
September 2022	$141K
August 2022	$141K
July 2022	$142K
June 2022	$143K
May 2022	$141K
April 2022	$136K
March 2022	$132K
February 2022	$130K
January 2022	$129K
2021
December 2021	$130K
November 2021	$131K
October 2021	$129K
September 2021	$132K
August 2021	$133K
July 2021	$133K
June 2021	$131K
May 2021	$126K
April 2021	$119K
March 2021	$122K
February 2021	$120K
January 2021	$118K
2020
December 2020	$118K
November 2020	$119K
October 2020	$118K
September 2020	$117K
August 2020	$117K
July 2020	$117K
June 2020	$115K
May 2020	$112K
April 2020	$107K
March 2020	$108K
February 2020	$107K
January 2020	$104K
2019
December 2019	$105K
November 2019	$105K
October 2019	$107K
September 2019	$107K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$105K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$102K
April 2019	$103K
March 2019	$103K
February 2019	$104K
January 2019	$104K
2018
December 2018	$99K
November 2018	$101K
October 2018	$100K
September 2018	$97K
August 2018	$97K
July 2018	$98K
June 2018	$99K
May 2018	$101K
April 2018	$97K
March 2018	$94K
February 2018	$92K
January 2018	$90K
2017
December 2017	$90K
November 2017	$89K
October 2017	$90K
September 2017	$88K
August 2017	$87K
July 2017	$89K
June 2017	$84K
May 2017	$83K
April 2017	$81K
March 2017	$80K
February 2017	$81K
January 2017	$81K
2016
December 2016	$79K
November 2016	$83K
October 2016	$84K
September 2016	$80K
August 2016	$78K

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
2736 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$105,000	10/28/25	2	1	848
2621 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$85,000	06/23/26	2	1	624

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
4201 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	2.11	-	3	1	1,170	Off Market
3215 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.20	$114,200	2	1	663	Off Market
3309 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.29	$235,400	Studio	1	1,336	Off Market
729 SE 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.29	$718,200	3	3	1,632	Off Market
3325 Scott Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.32	$80,000	2	1	1,020	Recently Sold
714 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$121,100	2	1	576	Off Market
2246 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.54	$197,100	3	2	1,508	Off Market
2240 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.55	$161,900	3	1	860	Off Market
2236 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.56	$108,600	3	1	1,204	Off Market
2232 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.57	$163,600	4	1	1,139	Off Market
2228 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.58	$93,000	3	1	1,256	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 712 E 27th 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

1922

Living Area

950 sqft

Price/Sqft

$173

Parking

Garage

About this House

One and half story, 3 BR, 1 BA, 2 det gar w/pit, plus single det, metal sided, needs work but priced accordingly. $42,000.

712 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 950 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1922. It last sold for $49,900 on Dec 15, 1999. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $164,700, with a rent estimate of $1,370/month.

Home Details for 712 E 27th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5270 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 26, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$27,900
Dec 14, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$27,900 Price decreased by 30%
Oct 28, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$39,900 Price decreased by 5%
Oct 16, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$42,000
Dec 15, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,624	$152,400

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

Fairground

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Buy: $125k - $395k

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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 712 E 27th St

What is 712 E 27th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 712 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $164,700.
What is the price history for 712 E 27th St?
712 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $49,900 in December 1999.
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 712 E 27th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 712 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 712 E 27th St?
The lot at 712 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,270 sq ft).