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 820 E 24th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 820 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is $199,900 .

What is the price history for 820 E 24th St?

820 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $188,000 in June 2022.

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 820 E 24th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 820 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 820 E 24th St?

The lot at 820 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,490 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$199,900

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,210 sqft

820 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 22, 2022 for $188,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$200K

Since last month

$4K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.7%)

Since last sale

$9K (+4.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +125% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$197K
August 2026	$200K
July 2026	$201K
June 2026	$201K
May 2026	$201K
April 2026	$201K
March 2026	$197K
February 2026	$194K
January 2026	$195K
2025
December 2025	$191K
November 2025	$197K
October 2025	$200K
September 2025	$200K
August 2025	$201K
July 2025	$202K
June 2025	$205K
May 2025	$203K
April 2025	$202K
March 2025	$200K
February 2025	$199K
January 2025	$197K
2024
December 2024	$198K
November 2024	$202K
October 2024	$202K
September 2024	$202K
August 2024	$202K
July 2024	$205K
June 2024	$206K
May 2024	$206K
April 2024	$202K
March 2024	$198K
February 2024	$196K
January 2024	$200K
2023
December 2023	$199K
November 2023	$198K
October 2023	$196K
September 2023	$196K
August 2023	$195K
July 2023	$196K
June 2023	$196K
May 2023	$196K
April 2023	$195K
March 2023	$194K
February 2023	$193K
January 2023	$191K
2022
December 2022	$192K
November 2022	$192K
October 2022	$193K
September 2022	$193K
August 2022	$191K
July 2022	$190K
June 2022	$188K
May 2022	$198K
April 2022	$146K
March 2022	$140K
February 2022	$126K
January 2022	$125K
2021
December 2021	$126K
November 2021	$128K
October 2021	$126K
September 2021	$131K
August 2021	$131K
July 2021	$132K
June 2021	$132K
May 2021	$133K
April 2021	$127K
March 2021	$129K
February 2021	$125K
January 2021	$124K
2020
December 2020	$123K
November 2020	$121K
October 2020	$121K
September 2020	$121K
August 2020	$121K
July 2020	$120K
June 2020	$121K
May 2020	$121K
April 2020	$119K
March 2020	$119K
February 2020	$116K
January 2020	$115K
2019
December 2019	$116K
November 2019	$116K
October 2019	$116K
September 2019	$118K
August 2019	$115K
July 2019	$117K
June 2019	$115K
May 2019	$115K
April 2019	$115K
March 2019	$114K
February 2019	$112K
January 2019	$108K
2018
December 2018	$107K
November 2018	$108K
October 2018	$107K
September 2018	$111K
August 2018	$103K
July 2018	$101K
June 2018	$107K
May 2018	$106K
April 2018	$98K
March 2018	$93K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$94K
2017
December 2017	$95K
November 2017	$92K
October 2017	$91K
September 2017	$90K
August 2017	$91K
July 2017	$87K
June 2017	$91K
May 2017	$86K
April 2017	$85K
March 2017	$84K
February 2017	$83K
January 2017	$81K
2016
December 2016	$81K
November 2016	$84K
October 2016	$88K
September 2016	$88K

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
824 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$98,000	1	1	664	Off Market
906 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$139,000	2	1	864	Off Market
910 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$122,600	2	1	768	Off Market
922 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$168,900	2	1	700	Off Market
818 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$163,100	3	1	792	Off Market
814 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$112,800	1	1	600	Off Market
810 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$119,800	1	1	648	Off Market
804 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$149,600	2	1	1,004	Off Market
800 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$121,700	2	1	780	Off Market
803 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$99,500	1	1	572	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 820 E 24th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1907

1,210 sqft

$165/sqft

Garage

About this House

Why rent! Good size home that's in move in ready condition. Newer siding, roof, furnace and water heater. Bathroom has been recently updated as well. Large newer 2 car garage. Good size lot. Needs minor cosmetics. Great buy! During the first 15 days a property is in MLS, only owner occupant offers or those from a public entity or designated partner will be considered. Ask LA about possible HomePath financing.

820 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,210 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1907. It last sold for $188,000 on Jun 22, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $199,900, with a rent estimate of $1,624/month.

Home Details for 820 E 24th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1907
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6500 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 22, 2022 Source: DMMLS #651037	Sold	$188,000
Jun 9, 2022 Source: DMMLS #651037	Pending	$198,000
Jun 8, 2022 Source: DMMLS #651037	PendingToActive	$198,000
May 5, 2022 Source: DMMLS #651037	Pending	$198,000
May 3, 2022 Source: DMMLS #651037	Listed For Sale	$198,000
Jul 10, 2012 Source: DMMLS #398878	Sold	$51,500
May 24, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$59,900 Price decreased by 11%
Apr 4, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$67,500 Price increased by 0%
Mar 29, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Sep 30, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$62,000
Aug 12, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$52,762

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,824	$175,900

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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Buy: $99k - $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
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 820 E 24th St

What is 820 E 24th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 820 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is $199,900.
What is the price history for 820 E 24th St?
820 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $188,000 in June 2022.
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 820 E 24th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 820 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 820 E 24th St?
The lot at 820 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,490 sq ft).