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 825 E 23rd Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 825 E 23rd Ct in Des Moines, IA is $195,000 .

What is the price history for 825 E 23rd Ct?

825 E 23rd Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $78,500 in September 2009.

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 825 E 23rd Ct?

The lot at 825 E 23rd Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

Does 825 E 23rd Ct have a garage?

Yes, 825 E 23rd Ct in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$195,000

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
810 sqft

825 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 24, 2009 for $78,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$195K

Since last month

$5K (-2.5%)

Since last year

$11K (+6.2%)

Since last sale

$117K (+148.4%)

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 +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$195K
August 2026	$197K
July 2026	$200K
June 2026	$196K
May 2026	$198K
April 2026	$194K
March 2026	$187K
February 2026	$182K
January 2026	$181K
2025
December 2025	$180K
November 2025	$183K
October 2025	$184K
September 2025	$180K
August 2025	$184K
July 2025	$186K
June 2025	$183K
May 2025	$186K
April 2025	$188K
March 2025	$179K
February 2025	$171K
January 2025	$173K
2024
December 2024	$176K
November 2024	$177K
October 2024	$183K
September 2024	$186K
August 2024	$189K
July 2024	$194K
June 2024	$195K
May 2024	$194K
April 2024	$188K
March 2024	$181K
February 2024	$176K
January 2024	$173K
2023
December 2023	$173K
November 2023	$173K
October 2023	$175K
September 2023	$176K
August 2023	$177K
July 2023	$176K
June 2023	$180K
May 2023	$178K
April 2023	$173K
March 2023	$170K
February 2023	$169K
January 2023	$170K
2022
December 2022	$172K
November 2022	$174K
October 2022	$178K
September 2022	$180K
August 2022	$180K
July 2022	$182K
June 2022	$182K
May 2022	$181K
April 2022	$175K
March 2022	$170K
February 2022	$165K
January 2022	$163K
2021
December 2021	$165K
November 2021	$166K
October 2021	$166K
September 2021	$166K
August 2021	$166K
July 2021	$166K
June 2021	$165K
May 2021	$150K
April 2021	$147K
March 2021	$147K
February 2021	$144K
January 2021	$142K
2020
December 2020	$142K
November 2020	$142K
October 2020	$139K
September 2020	$139K
August 2020	$141K
July 2020	$140K
June 2020	$138K
May 2020	$139K
April 2020	$136K
March 2020	$136K
February 2020	$135K
January 2020	$136K
2019
December 2019	$134K
November 2019	$131K
October 2019	$128K
September 2019	$129K
August 2019	$130K
July 2019	$127K
June 2019	$128K
May 2019	$127K
April 2019	$127K
March 2019	$127K
February 2019	$123K
January 2019	$124K
2018
December 2018	$127K
November 2018	$127K
October 2018	$127K
September 2018	$129K
August 2018	$130K
July 2018	$129K
June 2018	$128K
May 2018	$126K
April 2018	$126K
March 2018	$123K
February 2018	$121K
January 2018	$120K
2017
December 2017	$124K
November 2017	$122K
October 2017	$121K
September 2017	$122K
August 2017	$122K
July 2017	$120K
June 2017	$120K
May 2017	$119K
April 2017	$119K
March 2017	$115K
February 2017	$113K
January 2017	$110K
2016
December 2016	$113K
November 2016	$113K
October 2016	$110K
September 2016	$111K

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
1459 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.53	Single-Family Home	$75,000	01/08/26	3	2	1,188

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
823 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$160,000	2	1	669	Recently Sold
811 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$134,200	3	1	713	Off Market
807 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$250,000	3	2	1,105	Recently Sold
803 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$97,700	1	1	572	Off Market
800 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$119,800	2	1	780	Off Market
901 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$196,700	Studio	1	816	Off Market
903 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$245,700	4	4	1,092	Off Market
911 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$218,800	4	2	1,920	Off Market
928 E 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.12	$133,300	3	1	736	Off Market
924 E 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$154,000	3	1	948	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 1981

810 sqft

$241/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great opportunity to own for $24,000 less than assessed value. 1981 built four bedroom split foyer with two bath areas and a partially finished basement. Home needs some cosmetic repair but is an excellent value!

825 E 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 810 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1981. It last sold for $78,500 on Sep 24, 2009. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $195,000, with a rent estimate of $1,489/month.

Home Details for 825 E 23rd Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 3
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1981
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 24, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$78,500
Jul 11, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$75,000 Price decreased by 6%
Jun 2, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$80,000
Jul 14, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$95,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,968	$205,300

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 825 E 23rd Ct

What is 825 E 23rd Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 825 E 23rd Ct in Des Moines, IA is $195,000.
What is the price history for 825 E 23rd Ct?
825 E 23rd Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $78,500 in September 2009.
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 825 E 23rd Ct?
The lot at 825 E 23rd Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).
Does 825 E 23rd Ct have a garage?
Yes, 825 E 23rd Ct in Des Moines, IA has a garage.