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 803 E 26th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 803 E 26th St in Des Moines, IA is $148,800 .

What is the price history for 803 E 26th St?

803 E 26th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in July 2021.

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 803 E 26th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 803 E 26th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 803 E 26th St?

The lot at 803 E 26th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,403 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$148,800

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
662 sqft

803 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Est. Refi. Payment $1,035/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 20, 2021 for $155,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$149K

Since last month

$1K (+0.7%)

Since last year

$42K (+38.8%)

Since last sale

$6K (-3.7%)

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 +146% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$149K
August 2026	$149K
July 2026	$148K
June 2026	$150K
May 2026	$152K
April 2026	$149K
March 2026	$105K
February 2026	$102K
January 2026	$103K
2025
December 2025	$102K
November 2025	$103K
October 2025	$103K
September 2025	$104K
August 2025	$108K
July 2025	$107K
June 2025	$105K
May 2025	$107K
April 2025	$110K
March 2025	$105K
February 2025	$100K
January 2025	$102K
2024
December 2024	$104K
November 2024	$105K
October 2024	$103K
September 2024	$104K
August 2024	$106K
July 2024	$108K
June 2024	$108K
May 2024	$110K
April 2024	$105K
March 2024	$103K
February 2024	$98K
January 2024	$95K
2023
December 2023	$98K
November 2023	$97K
October 2023	$97K
September 2023	$97K
August 2023	$97K
July 2023	$97K
June 2023	$98K
May 2023	$97K
April 2023	$95K
March 2023	$91K
February 2023	$87K
January 2023	$87K
2022
December 2022	$87K
November 2022	$88K
October 2022	$91K
September 2022	$91K
August 2022	$91K
July 2022	$91K
June 2022	$92K
May 2022	$90K
April 2022	$87K
March 2022	$84K
February 2022	$84K
January 2022	$82K
2021
December 2021	$82K
November 2021	$83K
October 2021	$84K
September 2021	$85K
August 2021	$86K
July 2021	$87K
June 2021	$91K
May 2021	$99K
April 2021	$99K
March 2021	$94K
February 2021	$89K
January 2021	$85K
2020
December 2020	$85K
November 2020	$88K
October 2020	$86K
September 2020	$80K
August 2020	$76K
July 2020	$76K
June 2020	$75K
May 2020	$73K
April 2020	$77K
March 2020	$78K
February 2020	$77K
January 2020	$79K
2019
December 2019	$81K
November 2019	$83K
October 2019	$81K
September 2019	$81K
August 2019	$79K
July 2019	$86K
June 2019	$80K
May 2019	$83K
April 2019	$83K
March 2019	$81K
February 2019	$79K
January 2019	$82K
2018
December 2018	$83K
November 2018	$80K
October 2018	$79K
September 2018	$74K
August 2018	$74K
July 2018	$66K
June 2018	$69K
May 2018	$72K
April 2018	$76K
March 2018	$71K
February 2018	$70K
January 2018	$68K
2017
December 2017	$71K
November 2017	$69K
October 2017	$72K
September 2017	$72K
August 2017	$66K
July 2017	$72K
June 2017	$72K
May 2017	$68K
April 2017	$69K
March 2017	$68K
February 2017	$62K
January 2017	$61K
2016
December 2016	$63K
November 2016	$60K
October 2016	$64K
September 2016	$61K

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
715 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$180,000	12/04/25	2	1	952
2621 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	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
809 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$132,900	2	1.5	600	Off Market
813 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$117,900	2	1	529	Off Market
817 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$138,400	2	1	645	Off Market
823 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$135,800	2	1	811	Off Market
829 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$237,700	3	2	1,232	Off Market
831 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$160,900	3	1	1,035	Off Market
801 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$102,500	2	1	608	Off Market
2614 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$202,100	2	1	816	Off Market
814 E 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$122,800	2	1	600	Off Market
822 E 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$133,200	2	1	936	Off Market
826 E 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$179,100	3	2	1,300	Off Market
836 E 26th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$161,300	3	1	816	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 803 E 26th 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

1900

Living Area

662 sqft

Price/Sqft

$225

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 803 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA. 803 E 26th St is in the Fairground neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 662 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6403 sqft and was built in 1900.

803 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 662 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1900. It last sold for $155,000 on Jul 20, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $148,800, with a rent estimate of $943/month.

Home Details for 803 E 26th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6403 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 20, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$155,000
Apr 3, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$52,500
Aug 30, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$34,500
May 17, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$13,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,598	$98,700

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: $109k - $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
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 803 E 26th St

What is 803 E 26th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 803 E 26th St in Des Moines, IA is $148,800.
What is the price history for 803 E 26th St?
803 E 26th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in July 2021.
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 803 E 26th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 803 E 26th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 803 E 26th St?
The lot at 803 E 26th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,403 sq ft).