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 827 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 827 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $154,400 .

What is the price history for 827 E 23rd St?

827 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $3,750 in December 2017.

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 827 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 827 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 827 E 23rd St?

The lot at 827 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.10 acres (4,268 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$154,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
935 sqft

827 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 29, 2017 for $3,750

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$154K

Since last month

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.5%)

Since last sale

$151K (+4,017.3%)

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 +218% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$154K
July 2026	$156K
June 2026	$156K
May 2026	$155K
April 2026	$154K
March 2026	$152K
February 2026	$148K
January 2026	$151K
2025
December 2025	$146K
November 2025	$149K
October 2025	$151K
September 2025	$155K
August 2025	$157K
July 2025	$157K
June 2025	$155K
May 2025	$156K
April 2025	$158K
March 2025	$155K
February 2025	$149K
January 2025	$151K
2024
December 2024	$152K
November 2024	$156K
October 2024	$150K
September 2024	$152K
August 2024	$151K
July 2024	$152K
June 2024	$153K
May 2024	$158K
April 2024	$155K
March 2024	$150K
February 2024	$148K
January 2024	$143K
2023
December 2023	$145K
November 2023	$139K
October 2023	$143K
September 2023	$144K
August 2023	$145K
July 2023	$144K
June 2023	$145K
May 2023	$142K
April 2023	$139K
March 2023	$133K
February 2023	$122K
January 2023	$118K
2022
December 2022	$118K
November 2022	$118K
October 2022	$124K
September 2022	$125K
August 2022	$125K
July 2022	$129K
June 2022	$131K
May 2022	$129K
April 2022	$123K
March 2022	$119K
February 2022	$115K
January 2022	$113K
2021
December 2021	$113K
November 2021	$114K
October 2021	$115K
September 2021	$117K
August 2021	$116K
July 2021	$119K
June 2021	$122K
May 2021	$127K
April 2021	$125K
March 2021	$126K
February 2021	$120K
January 2021	$116K
2020
December 2020	$114K
November 2020	$109K
October 2020	$107K
September 2020	$103K
August 2020	$98K
July 2020	$96K
June 2020	$93K
May 2020	$95K
April 2020	$92K
March 2020	$91K
February 2020	$88K
January 2020	$85K
2019
December 2019	$86K
November 2019	$84K
October 2019	$92K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$96K
July 2019	$93K
June 2019	$95K
May 2019	$86K
April 2019	$84K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$82K
January 2019	$75K
2018
December 2018	$72K
November 2018	$71K
October 2018	$74K
September 2018	$71K
August 2018	$71K
July 2018	$72K
June 2018	$70K
May 2018	$70K
April 2018	$70K
March 2018	$69K
February 2018	$68K
January 2018	$69K
2017
December 2017	$77K
November 2017	$74K
October 2017	$69K
September 2017	$68K
August 2017	$57K
July 2017	$62K
June 2017	$56K
May 2017	$58K
April 2017	$57K
March 2017	$61K
February 2017	$59K
January 2017	$54K
2016
December 2016	$55K
November 2016	$53K
October 2016	$52K
September 2016	$49K

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	0.23	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752
1314 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$33,000	06/17/26	2	1	660

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 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$133,700	2	1	804	Off Market
821 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$124,600	2	1	829	Off Market
815 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$158,100	2	1	752	Off Market
811 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$152,400	2	1	780	Off Market
807 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$212,200	3	2	1,218	Off Market
805 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$178,600	3	1	878	Off Market
829 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$121,900	3	1	892	Off Market
909 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$156,100	3	2	752	Off Market
913 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$254,500	4	2	1,303	Recently Sold
922 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$168,900	2	1	700	Off Market
910 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$122,600	2	1	768	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

935 sqft

$165/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 827 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA. 827 E 23rd St is in the Fairground neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 935 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4268 sqft and was built in 1920.

827 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 935 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1920. It last sold for $3,750 on Dec 29, 2017. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2023 with an asking price of $1,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 21, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $154,400, with a rent estimate of $1,419/month.

Home Details for 827 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4268 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 21, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Jun 1, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,250
May 7, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	ListingRemoved
Apr 26, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	Listed For Rent	$1,195
May 8, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	ListingRemoved
May 5, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	Listed For Rent	$1,250
Apr 8, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	ListingRemoved
Mar 1, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium	Listed For Rent	$1,250
Feb 8, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,000
Jan 16, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,000 Price decreased by 73%
Dec 29, 2017 Source: DMMLS #552743	Sold	$3,750
Dec 27, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$1,050 Price decreased by 5%
Dec 6, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,100
Aug 28, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$3,750
Jul 27, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500
Oct 28, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,900
Aug 21, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$25,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,092	$115,200

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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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 827 E 23rd St

What is 827 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 827 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $154,400.
What is the price history for 827 E 23rd St?
827 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $3,750 in December 2017.
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 827 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 827 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 827 E 23rd St?
The lot at 827 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.10 acres (4,268 sq ft).