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 28th Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 821 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $156,800 .

What is the price history for 821 E 28th Ct?

821 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $39,500 in November 2014.

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 821 E 28th Ct have air conditioning?

Yes, 821 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 821 E 28th Ct?

The lot at 821 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,881 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$156,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
893 sqft

821 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Est. Refi. Payment $1,115/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 4, 2014 for $39,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$157K

Since last month

$3K (+2%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.8%)

Since last sale

$117K (+297%)

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 +260% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$157K
August 2026	$154K
July 2026	$160K
June 2026	$162K
May 2026	$162K
April 2026	$160K
March 2026	$155K
February 2026	$152K
January 2026	$154K
2025
December 2025	$153K
November 2025	$154K
October 2025	$155K
September 2025	$160K
August 2025	$159K
July 2025	$159K
June 2025	$160K
May 2025	$161K
April 2025	$161K
March 2025	$160K
February 2025	$153K
January 2025	$154K
2024
December 2024	$157K
November 2024	$161K
October 2024	$161K
September 2024	$161K
August 2024	$161K
July 2024	$164K
June 2024	$164K
May 2024	$167K
April 2024	$163K
March 2024	$159K
February 2024	$155K
January 2024	$152K
2023
December 2023	$155K
November 2023	$152K
October 2023	$154K
September 2023	$154K
August 2023	$153K
July 2023	$154K
June 2023	$151K
May 2023	$155K
April 2023	$151K
March 2023	$147K
February 2023	$144K
January 2023	$145K
2022
December 2022	$146K
November 2022	$147K
October 2022	$151K
September 2022	$151K
August 2022	$151K
July 2022	$153K
June 2022	$154K
May 2022	$151K
April 2022	$145K
March 2022	$142K
February 2022	$139K
January 2022	$137K
2021
December 2021	$137K
November 2021	$139K
October 2021	$138K
September 2021	$140K
August 2021	$141K
July 2021	$141K
June 2021	$139K
May 2021	$136K
April 2021	$132K
March 2021	$132K
February 2021	$130K
January 2021	$128K
2020
December 2020	$128K
November 2020	$127K
October 2020	$126K
September 2020	$122K
2019
September 2019	$50K
August 2019	$49K
July 2019	$50K
June 2019	$49K
May 2019	$50K
April 2019	$50K
March 2019	$50K
February 2019	$50K
January 2019	$50K
2018
December 2018	$49K
November 2018	$49K
October 2018	$50K
September 2018	$50K
August 2018	$50K
July 2018	$50K
June 2018	$49K
May 2018	$48K
April 2018	$47K
March 2018	$49K
February 2018	$49K
January 2018	$48K
2017
December 2017	$45K
November 2017	$46K
October 2017	$46K
September 2017	$47K
August 2017	$48K
July 2017	$47K
June 2017	$48K
May 2017	$49K
April 2017	$49K
March 2017	$51K
February 2017	$50K
January 2017	$50K
2016
December 2016	$49K
November 2016	$49K
October 2016	$48K
September 2016	$44K

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
614 E 30th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$40,490	02/05/26	2	1	858
1309 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA	0.42	Single-Family Home	$51,985	08/13/26	2	1	726

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
825 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$107,100	2	1	696	Off Market
829 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$134,000	2	1	798	Off Market
905 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$117,500	2	1	953	Off Market
909 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$155,300	2	1	896	Off Market
919 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$142,300	2	2	682	Off Market
817 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$104,000	3	1	852	Off Market
813 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$218,400	3	2	1,040	Off Market
2834 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$139,800	2	2	716	Recently Sold
2836 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$140,600	3	1	1,095	Off Market
800 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$199,200	3	3	1,172	Off Market
806 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$119,100	2	1	852	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1973

893 sqft

$176/sqft

About this House

Check out this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. This home needs some work but is priced accordingly.

821 E 28th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 893 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1973. It last sold for $39,500 on Nov 4, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $156,800, with a rent estimate of $1,152/month.

Home Details for 821 E 28th Ct

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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1973
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5898 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 4, 2014 Source: DMMLS #434349	Sold	$39,500
Apr 24, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$50,000
Mar 28, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$24,000
Feb 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$49,900 Price decreased by 13%
Nov 8, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$57,320 Price decreased by 8%
Sep 12, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$62,320 Price decreased by 7%
Aug 10, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$67,320
Jun 14, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$48,985

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,898	$167,100

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

Willard Elementary School
K-5
Public
266 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Willard Elementary likes to bully children with special needs. They are aware of disabilities the child has but does the complete opposite when trying to "help" the child. They grab children and yell at them. Even those with PTSD which that behavior can make matters worse and the child's behavior worse. I would not recommend this school especially for special needs students
Parent Review
10mo ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Fairground

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Buy: $99k - $380k

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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 28th Ct

What is 821 E 28th Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 821 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $156,800.
What is the price history for 821 E 28th Ct?
821 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $39,500 in November 2014.
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 821 E 28th Ct have air conditioning?
Yes, 821 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 821 E 28th Ct?
The lot at 821 E 28th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (5,881 sq ft).