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 838 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 838 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $129,300 .

What is the price history for 838 E 23rd St?

838 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $20,500 in July 2012.

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 838 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 838 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 838 E 23rd St?

The lot at 838 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$129,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
984 sqft

838 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 26, 2012 for $20,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$129K

Since last month

$10K (-7.8%)

Since last year

$7K (-5.4%)

Since last sale

$103K (+500%)

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 +69% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$123K
August 2026	$130K
July 2026	$133K
June 2026	$128K
May 2026	$125K
April 2026	$123K
March 2026	$123K
February 2026	$118K
January 2026	$126K
2025
December 2025	$120K
November 2025	$124K
October 2025	$124K
September 2025	$127K
August 2025	$130K
July 2025	$134K
June 2025	$128K
May 2025	$128K
April 2025	$128K
March 2025	$126K
February 2025	$122K
January 2025	$121K
2024
December 2024	$124K
November 2024	$128K
October 2024	$121K
September 2024	$120K
August 2024	$124K
July 2024	$127K
June 2024	$127K
May 2024	$131K
April 2024	$127K
March 2024	$122K
February 2024	$117K
January 2024	$114K
2023
December 2023	$116K
November 2023	$112K
October 2023	$114K
September 2023	$114K
August 2023	$113K
July 2023	$112K
June 2023	$118K
May 2023	$115K
April 2023	$112K
March 2023	$109K
February 2023	$106K
January 2023	$106K
2022
December 2022	$107K
November 2022	$107K
October 2022	$113K
September 2022	$113K
August 2022	$114K
July 2022	$118K
June 2022	$120K
May 2022	$116K
April 2022	$110K
March 2022	$106K
February 2022	$102K
January 2022	$102K
2021
December 2021	$101K
November 2021	$103K
October 2021	$104K
September 2021	$105K
August 2021	$105K
July 2021	$108K
June 2021	$113K
May 2021	$120K
April 2021	$117K
March 2021	$115K
February 2021	$113K
January 2021	$108K
2020
December 2020	$104K
November 2020	$106K
October 2020	$106K
September 2020	$103K
August 2020	$94K
July 2020	$91K
June 2020	$90K
May 2020	$94K
April 2020	$93K
March 2020	$90K
February 2020	$89K
January 2020	$89K
2019
December 2019	$92K
November 2019	$92K
October 2019	$92K
September 2019	$92K
August 2019	$97K
July 2019	$102K
June 2019	$99K
May 2019	$95K
April 2019	$88K
March 2019	$93K
February 2019	$89K
January 2019	$88K
2018
December 2018	$92K
November 2018	$85K
October 2018	$86K
September 2018	$85K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$85K
June 2018	$84K
May 2018	$83K
April 2018	$85K
March 2018	$81K
February 2018	$79K
January 2018	$77K
2017
December 2017	$82K
November 2017	$80K
October 2017	$79K
September 2017	$80K
August 2017	$78K
July 2017	$76K
June 2017	$67K
May 2017	$62K
April 2017	$61K
March 2017	$68K
February 2017	$67K
January 2017	$62K
2016
December 2016	$69K
November 2016	$73K
October 2016	$72K
September 2016	$73K

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	0.20	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752
1314 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$33,000	06/17/26	2	1	660
1838 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.61	Single-Family Home	$20,000	02/02/26	2	1	1,264

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
912 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$189,700	3	1	930	Off Market
914 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$101,400	2	1	816	Off Market
921 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$131,000	2	1	818	Off Market
917 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.10	$152,300	2	1	624	Off Market
911 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$172,000	Studio	1	988	Off Market
909 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$112,300	3	1	942	Off Market
834 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$167,100	2	1	720	Off Market
836 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$187,900	2	2	720	Off Market
830 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$161,000	3	1	840	Off Market
818 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$161,800	2	1	1,033	Off Market
812 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$132,600	2	1	1,108	Off Market
808 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$122,700	2	1	799	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 1905

984 sqft

$131/sqft

About this House

Home features 2 bedrooms 1 bath - Needs Work! Sold AS IS. CASH ONLY. During first 15 days only owner occupant offers or those from a public entity will be considered. Home inspection for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition.

838 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 984 sqft single-family home in Fairground, built in 1905. It last sold for $20,500 on Jul 26, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $129,300, with a rent estimate of $1,286/month.

Home Details for 838 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 26, 2012 Source: DMMLS #400912	Sold	$20,500
May 10, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$24,900
May 2, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$52,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,928	$112,400

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 838 E 23rd St

What is 838 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 838 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $129,300.
What is the price history for 838 E 23rd St?
838 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $20,500 in July 2012.
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 838 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 838 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 838 E 23rd St?
The lot at 838 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,316 sq ft).