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 809 E 24th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 809 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is $110,000 .

What is the price history for 809 E 24th St?

809 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $17,500 in September 2010.

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 809 E 24th St?

The lot at 809 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

Does 809 E 24th St have a garage?

Yes, 809 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$110,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
780 sqft

809 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 22, 2010 for $17,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$110K

Since last month

$500 (-0.5%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.4%)

Since last sale

$93K (+528.6%)

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 +128% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$110K
August 2026	$110K
July 2026	$111K
June 2026	$110K
May 2026	$113K
April 2026	$110K
March 2026	$107K
February 2026	$103K
January 2026	$105K
2025
December 2025	$102K
November 2025	$103K
October 2025	$104K
September 2025	$104K
August 2025	$109K
July 2025	$107K
June 2025	$105K
May 2025	$107K
April 2025	$110K
March 2025	$104K
February 2025	$98K
January 2025	$100K
2024
December 2024	$102K
November 2024	$103K
October 2024	$103K
September 2024	$104K
August 2024	$112K
July 2024	$114K
June 2024	$115K
May 2024	$116K
April 2024	$109K
March 2024	$103K
February 2024	$98K
January 2024	$94K
2023
December 2023	$95K
November 2023	$93K
October 2023	$95K
September 2023	$95K
August 2023	$95K
July 2023	$95K
June 2023	$97K
May 2023	$99K
April 2023	$97K
March 2023	$94K
February 2023	$97K
January 2023	$102K
2022
December 2022	$102K
November 2022	$102K
October 2022	$107K
September 2022	$108K
August 2022	$109K
July 2022	$112K
June 2022	$115K
May 2022	$113K
April 2022	$107K
March 2022	$102K
February 2022	$98K
January 2022	$96K
2021
December 2021	$96K
November 2021	$98K
October 2021	$99K
September 2021	$98K
August 2021	$99K
July 2021	$100K
June 2021	$101K
May 2021	$104K
April 2021	$103K
March 2021	$95K
February 2021	$92K
January 2021	$81K
2020
December 2020	$78K
November 2020	$82K
October 2020	$80K
September 2020	$79K
August 2020	$75K
July 2020	$72K
June 2020	$71K
May 2020	$67K
April 2020	$75K
March 2020	$78K
February 2020	$77K
January 2020	$76K
2019
December 2019	$76K
November 2019	$77K
October 2019	$82K
September 2019	$81K
August 2019	$81K
July 2019	$85K
June 2019	$84K
May 2019	$85K
April 2019	$85K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$85K
January 2019	$84K
2018
December 2018	$84K
November 2018	$78K
October 2018	$77K
September 2018	$72K
August 2018	$72K
July 2018	$68K
June 2018	$67K
May 2018	$66K
April 2018	$67K
March 2018	$64K
February 2018	$64K
January 2018	$64K
2017
December 2017	$72K
November 2017	$66K
October 2017	$67K
September 2017	$67K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$68K
June 2017	$65K
May 2017	$64K
April 2017	$60K
March 2017	$59K
February 2017	$52K
January 2017	$52K
2016
December 2016	$51K
November 2016	$49K
October 2016	$44K
September 2016	$48K

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
1314 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$33,000	06/17/26	2	1	660
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752
715 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$180,000	12/04/25	2	1	952

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
801 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$151,500	1	1	936	Off Market
2420 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$88,000	1	1	560	Recently Sold
808 E 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$106,800	2	1	480	Off Market
812 E 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$109,000	2	1	759	Off Market
818 E 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$202,800	Studio	1	829	Off Market
820 E 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$132,100	2	1	912	Off Market
819 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$111,900	3	1	1,240	Off Market
827 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$196,400	4	1	994	Off Market
833 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$159,400	3	1	1,517	Off Market
841 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$180,100	2	1	1,349	Off Market
917 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$139,400	2	1	780	Off Market
849 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$157,900	3	1.5	925	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 809 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

1902

Living Area

780 sqft

Price/Sqft

$141

Parking

Garage

About this House

2 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Maintenance free metal siding. 2 car detached garage. Large yard.

809 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 780 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1902. It last sold for $17,500 on Sep 22, 2010. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $110,000, with a rent estimate of $1,148/month.

Home Details for 809 E 24th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Carport, Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1902
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 22, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$17,500
Jul 16, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$17,900 Price increased by 0%
Jun 19, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Aug 26, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,000
Aug 31, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$32,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,830	$107,100

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 809 E 24th St

What is 809 E 24th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 809 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is $110,000.
What is the price history for 809 E 24th St?
809 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $17,500 in September 2010.
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 809 E 24th St?
The lot at 809 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).
Does 809 E 24th St have a garage?
Yes, 809 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.