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 821 E 22nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 821 E 22nd St in Des Moines, IA is $112,200 .

What is the price history for 821 E 22nd St?

821 E 22nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $66,000 in October 2019.

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.

How big is the lot at 821 E 22nd St?

The lot at 821 E 22nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

Does 821 E 22nd St have a garage?

Yes, 821 E 22nd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$112,200

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 sqft

821 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Est. Refi. Payment $805/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 29, 2019 for $66,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$112K

Since last month

$3K (-2.5%)

Since last year

$600 (-0.5%)

Since last sale

$46K (+70%)

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 +99% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$112K
August 2026	$111K
July 2026	$115K
June 2026	$114K
May 2026	$110K
April 2026	$109K
March 2026	$109K
February 2026	$104K
January 2026	$111K
2025
December 2025	$106K
November 2025	$109K
October 2025	$108K
September 2025	$113K
August 2025	$113K
July 2025	$117K
June 2025	$116K
May 2025	$116K
April 2025	$115K
March 2025	$114K
February 2025	$108K
January 2025	$110K
2024
December 2024	$110K
November 2024	$115K
October 2024	$116K
September 2024	$116K
August 2024	$123K
July 2024	$128K
June 2024	$127K
May 2024	$129K
April 2024	$125K
March 2024	$117K
February 2024	$111K
January 2024	$108K
2023
December 2023	$110K
November 2023	$106K
October 2023	$110K
September 2023	$109K
August 2023	$110K
July 2023	$107K
June 2023	$112K
May 2023	$110K
April 2023	$107K
March 2023	$106K
February 2023	$114K
January 2023	$120K
2022
December 2022	$120K
November 2022	$123K
October 2022	$128K
September 2022	$129K
August 2022	$129K
July 2022	$130K
June 2022	$130K
May 2022	$127K
April 2022	$122K
March 2022	$119K
February 2022	$117K
January 2022	$118K
2021
December 2021	$120K
November 2021	$119K
October 2021	$116K
September 2021	$119K
August 2021	$119K
July 2021	$122K
June 2021	$101K
May 2021	$75K
April 2021	$74K
March 2021	$73K
February 2021	$72K
January 2021	$71K
2020
December 2020	$70K
November 2020	$69K
October 2020	$69K
September 2020	$69K
August 2020	$68K
July 2020	$69K
June 2020	$68K
May 2020	$68K
April 2020	$67K
March 2020	$67K
February 2020	$66K
January 2020	$66K
2019
December 2019	$66K
November 2019	$66K
October 2019	$95K
September 2019	$94K
August 2019	$101K
July 2019	$109K
June 2019	$98K
May 2019	$98K
April 2019	$102K
March 2019	$106K
February 2019	$105K
January 2019	$106K
2018
December 2018	$99K
November 2018	$96K
October 2018	$90K
September 2018	$90K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$85K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$84K
April 2018	$78K
March 2018	$70K
February 2018	$65K
January 2018	$59K
2017
December 2017	$72K
November 2017	$67K
October 2017	$68K
September 2017	$72K
August 2017	$65K
July 2017	$71K
June 2017	$62K
May 2017	$60K
April 2017	$57K
March 2017	$59K
February 2017	$57K
January 2017	$60K
2016
December 2016	$65K
November 2016	$66K
October 2016	$64K
September 2016	$56K

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
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752

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
813 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$223,300	4	2	810	Off Market
803 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$120,100	2	1	842	Off Market
800 E 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$103,100	2	1	864	Off Market
804 E 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$112,600	2	1	588	Off Market
808 E 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$202,100	3	1	1,251	Off Market
823 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$198,400	3	3	1,056	Off Market
827 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$185,800	3	1	2,400	Off Market
905 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$126,000	3	1	902	Off Market
909 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$113,800	3	1	942	Off Market
911 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$183,300	Studio	1	988	Off Market
917 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$155,200	2	1	624	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 1898

1,056 sqft

$106/sqft

Garage

About this House

Fantastic price on this 4 bedroom home.Large living room and formal dining room. Extra large detached garage. Needs repairs but is priced accordingly and has excellent investment opportunity. !Lender owned property. All offers must be submitted with PreQual Letter from CHL. Free appraisal & credit report if financed thru Countrywide. Prior to making offer, contact LA for prequal requirements. Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will not be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

821 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,056 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1898. It last sold for $66,000 on Oct 29, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $112,200, with a rent estimate of $1,593/month.

Home Details for 821 E 22nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1898Year Updated: 1995
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 29, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$66,000
Feb 12, 2009 Source: DMMLS #339207	Sold	$27,000
Dec 7, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$37,900
Aug 4, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$87,500
Sep 6, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$73,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,622	$106,100

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

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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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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 821 E 22nd St

What is 821 E 22nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 821 E 22nd St in Des Moines, IA is $112,200.
What is the price history for 821 E 22nd St?
821 E 22nd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $66,000 in October 2019.
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.
How big is the lot at 821 E 22nd St?
The lot at 821 E 22nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).
Does 821 E 22nd St have a garage?
Yes, 821 E 22nd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.