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 818 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 818 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $164,100 .

What is the price history for 818 E 23rd St?

818 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $117,500 in November 2020.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 818 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 818 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 818 E 23rd St?

The lot at 818 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (9,845 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$164,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,033 sqft

818 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 10, 2020 for $117,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$164K

Since last month

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$800 (-0.5%)

Since last sale

$47K (+39.7%)

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 +87% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$164K
August 2026	$164K
July 2026	$165K
June 2026	$164K
May 2026	$160K
April 2026	$160K
March 2026	$159K
February 2026	$156K
January 2026	$158K
2025
December 2025	$160K
November 2025	$164K
October 2025	$165K
September 2025	$165K
August 2025	$165K
July 2025	$167K
June 2025	$167K
May 2025	$167K
April 2025	$166K
March 2025	$165K
February 2025	$161K
January 2025	$160K
2024
December 2024	$161K
November 2024	$166K
October 2024	$164K
September 2024	$163K
August 2024	$163K
July 2024	$166K
June 2024	$166K
May 2024	$169K
April 2024	$166K
March 2024	$163K
February 2024	$160K
January 2024	$158K
2023
December 2023	$160K
November 2023	$159K
October 2023	$160K
September 2023	$160K
August 2023	$161K
July 2023	$160K
June 2023	$160K
May 2023	$157K
April 2023	$154K
March 2023	$151K
February 2023	$146K
January 2023	$146K
2022
December 2022	$148K
November 2022	$150K
October 2022	$153K
September 2022	$154K
August 2022	$153K
July 2022	$148K
June 2022	$147K
May 2022	$142K
April 2022	$137K
March 2022	$136K
February 2022	$134K
January 2022	$134K
2021
December 2021	$133K
November 2021	$131K
October 2021	$130K
September 2021	$129K
August 2021	$129K
July 2021	$129K
June 2021	$127K
May 2021	$125K
April 2021	$123K
March 2021	$122K
February 2021	$121K
January 2021	$118K
2020
December 2020	$117K
November 2020	$118K
October 2020	$115K
September 2020	$118K
August 2020	$109K
July 2020	$104K
June 2020	$99K
May 2020	$98K
April 2020	$97K
March 2020	$97K
February 2020	$96K
January 2020	$96K
2019
December 2019	$96K
November 2019	$96K
October 2019	$95K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$95K
July 2019	$95K
June 2019	$96K
May 2019	$95K
April 2019	$95K
March 2019	$95K
February 2019	$95K
January 2019	$93K
2018
December 2018	$93K
November 2018	$93K
October 2018	$93K
September 2018	$93K
August 2018	$93K
July 2018	$93K
June 2018	$92K
May 2018	$92K
April 2018	$91K
March 2018	$90K
February 2018	$90K
January 2018	$90K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$89K
October 2017	$89K
September 2017	$89K
August 2017	$88K
July 2017	$88K
June 2017	$93K
May 2017	$91K
April 2017	$91K
March 2017	$91K
February 2017	$90K
January 2017	$91K
2016
December 2016	$89K
November 2016	$88K
October 2016	$87K
September 2016	$88K

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	0.28	Single-Family Home	$180,000	12/04/25	2	1	952
1417 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$135,000	12/18/25	2	1	720

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
830 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$163,200	3	1	840	Off Market
836 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$191,200	2	2	720	Off Market
834 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$170,300	2	1	720	Off Market
838 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$130,100	2	1	984	Off Market
912 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$191,500	3	1	930	Off Market
914 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$99,900	2	1	816	Off Market
812 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$134,300	2	1	1,108	Off Market
808 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$123,500	2	1	799	Off Market
802 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$201,600	4	1	1,298	Off Market
2228 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$219,900	3	1	1,224	For Sale
805 E 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$106,000	2	1	854	Off Market
807 E 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$90,600	1	1	660	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1922

1,033 sqft

$159/sqft

About this House

Adorable and affordable! This home is a rare find! All brick exterior makes this home very easy to maintain on the exterior and everything is updated inside! MAIN LEVEL washer and dryer for easy access to laundry. Very well cared for home. Was SOLD first day on the market and buyer's financing fell apart just before closing giving somebody else a wonderful opportunity, but you BETTER HURRY!

818 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,033 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1922. It last sold for $117,500 on Nov 10, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $164,100, with a rent estimate of $1,278/month.

Home Details for 818 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcretePatio

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922Year Updated: 1976
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 10, 2020 Source: DMMLS #613120	Sold	$117,500
Oct 19, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$119,900
Oct 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$119,900
Sep 9, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$119,900
Sep 1, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$119,900
Jul 17, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$88,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,304	$144,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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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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
10mo 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 818 E 23rd St

What is 818 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 818 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $164,100.
What is the price history for 818 E 23rd St?
818 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $117,500 in November 2020.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 818 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 818 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 818 E 23rd St?
The lot at 818 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.23 acres (9,845 sq ft).