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 823 E 27th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 823 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $143,900 .

What is the price history for 823 E 27th St?

823 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $70,000 in June 2016.

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 823 E 27th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 823 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 823 E 27th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 823 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$143,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
832 sqft

823 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Est. Refi. Payment $1,030/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 6, 2016 for $70,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$144K

Since last month

$3K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last sale

$72K (+103.3%)

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 +101% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$142K
August 2026	$146K
July 2026	$147K
June 2026	$147K
May 2026	$148K
April 2026	$145K
March 2026	$142K
February 2026	$139K
January 2026	$138K
2025
December 2025	$137K
November 2025	$141K
October 2025	$142K
September 2025	$144K
August 2025	$146K
July 2025	$145K
June 2025	$146K
May 2025	$148K
April 2025	$147K
March 2025	$143K
February 2025	$138K
January 2025	$138K
2024
December 2024	$139K
November 2024	$143K
October 2024	$144K
September 2024	$145K
August 2024	$146K
July 2024	$148K
June 2024	$147K
May 2024	$150K
April 2024	$147K
March 2024	$143K
February 2024	$139K
January 2024	$137K
2023
December 2023	$137K
November 2023	$135K
October 2023	$137K
September 2023	$137K
August 2023	$138K
July 2023	$137K
June 2023	$136K
May 2023	$135K
April 2023	$131K
March 2023	$127K
February 2023	$125K
January 2023	$125K
2022
December 2022	$125K
November 2022	$126K
October 2022	$130K
September 2022	$132K
August 2022	$132K
July 2022	$133K
June 2022	$133K
May 2022	$132K
April 2022	$126K
March 2022	$122K
February 2022	$118K
January 2022	$117K
2021
December 2021	$118K
November 2021	$119K
October 2021	$120K
September 2021	$120K
August 2021	$121K
July 2021	$122K
June 2021	$123K
May 2021	$123K
April 2021	$118K
March 2021	$119K
February 2021	$118K
January 2021	$116K
2020
December 2020	$114K
November 2020	$114K
October 2020	$108K
September 2020	$107K
August 2020	$106K
July 2020	$107K
June 2020	$104K
May 2020	$100K
April 2020	$92K
March 2020	$92K
February 2020	$93K
January 2020	$92K
2019
December 2019	$92K
November 2019	$89K
October 2019	$89K
September 2019	$88K
August 2019	$87K
July 2019	$81K
June 2019	$81K
May 2019	$80K
April 2019	$80K
March 2019	$80K
February 2019	$80K
January 2019	$79K
2018
December 2018	$79K
November 2018	$78K
October 2018	$79K
September 2018	$79K
August 2018	$79K
July 2018	$78K
June 2018	$78K
May 2018	$78K
April 2018	$78K
March 2018	$77K
February 2018	$76K
January 2018	$76K
2017
December 2017	$77K
November 2017	$75K
October 2017	$75K
September 2017	$75K
August 2017	$75K
July 2017	$74K
June 2017	$73K
May 2017	$74K
April 2017	$73K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$72K
January 2017	$72K
2016
December 2016	$71K
November 2016	$71K
October 2016	$71K
September 2016	$71K

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
2621 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$85,000	06/23/26	2	1	624

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 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$147,300	3	1	700	Off Market
901 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$192,100	2	1	744	Off Market
903 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$133,300	2	1	744	Off Market
905 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$104,500	1	1	576	Off Market
909 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$106,900	1	1	648	Off Market
902 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$127,000	2	1	744	Off Market
817 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$145,400	2	1	700	Off Market
813 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$185,900	3	1	1,200	Off Market
809 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$203,700	2	1	999	Recently Sold
2704 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$101,600	2	1	660	Off Market
2700 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$105,500	1	1	640	Off Market
2708 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$133,000	2	1	884	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1921

832 sqft

$173/sqft

Garage

About this House

Three-bedroom bungalow that would make a fantastic home for a first-time homebuyer or empty-nester. All appliances are newer and included in the sale along with the washer and dryer. Home features a three-season porch, large dining area, fenced in yard, and newly updated bathroom. Home is located in a NFC neighborhood! Contact Neighborhood Finance Corp to qualify for a $10,000 home improvement grant. Call for an appointment today!

823 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 832 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1921. It last sold for $70,000 on Jun 6, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $143,900, with a rent estimate of $1,277/month.

Home Details for 823 E 27th St

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
Appliances & Utilities DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1921
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
Jun 6, 2016 Source: DMMLS #512953	Sold	$70,000
Mar 9, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$72,000
Oct 2, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$69,500
Aug 7, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,500 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 19, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$72,000 Price decreased by 3%
Mar 28, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$74,500
Aug 17, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$70,000
Jun 5, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$70,000 Price decreased by 4%
May 10, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$73,000 Price decreased by 1%
Apr 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$74,000 Price decreased by 1%
Mar 11, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 9%
Feb 20, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$82,500 Price decreased by 3%
Aug 17, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$85,000
Nov 13, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$67,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,966	$126,900

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

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

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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 823 E 27th St

What is 823 E 27th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 823 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA is $143,900.
What is the price history for 823 E 27th St?
823 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $70,000 in June 2016.
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 823 E 27th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 823 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 823 E 27th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 823 E 27th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.