NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2537 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $181,000 - $221,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,499 Sq Ft
$134/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 12, 2025

Last sale price $206,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,280 / mo

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Tile Flooring
  • Family Room
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of December 2025

Charming Folk Victorian in the NFC area! Step into this fully updated two-story home that blends classic character with everyday comfort. The steep gable roofline, welcoming front porch, and spacious layout reflect the timeless Folk Victorian style that gives this home its charm. Inside, you will find three generous bedrooms upstairs and plenty of living space for gathering, working, or unwinding. The private backyard is perfect for pets, gardening, or simply enjoying Iowa's four seasons. Even better? This home is located within the Neighborhood Finance Corporation lending area, which may provide qualified buyers access to down payment assistance and home improvement funds....with huge bonuses for building equity and making this space your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Van Zee

LPT Realty, LLC Listed on: 10/10/2025

LPT Realty, LLC

Co-Listed By

Dan Ray

LPT Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

OUTSIDE AGENT

OTHER

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,299

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 7,350 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x147
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,499 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05001917000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,299

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

7,350 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Architecture: Four Square
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 141.43
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 137.42
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Drapes/Curtains, LVP, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1499
  • Total Sq Ft: 1499

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1690
  • Lot S F: 7350
  • Lot Size: 50X147
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 05001917000000
  • Zoning: R

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2299.45
  • Net Taxes: 2299.45

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2025
Closed on
Dec 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beth Van Zee
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$206,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-6.32%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$201,416

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,584
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.21%
Original Mortgage
$10,300
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2024
Closed on
Aug 29, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christopher Huffey
RE/MAX Revolution
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Johnson
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$90,000
Sold Price
$92,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
2.22%
Views
122

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
88.65%
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Fairground, IA

  • Susie Sheldahl Real Estate Agent - Realty One Group Impact

    Susie Sheldahl

    Responds Quickly

    Realty One Group Impact

    (515) 461-8610

    275 Total Sales

    2 in Fairground

    $130K - $239K Price Range

    Susie Sheldahl
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  • Joe Hand Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Joe Hand

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 393-6717

    67 Total Sales

    2 in Fairground

    $180K - $190K Price Range

    Joe Hand
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  • Cindy Miller Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Cindy Miller

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 305-3021

    42 Total Sales

    1 in Fairground

    $88,000 Price

    Cindy Miller
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  • Deb Miller Real Estate Agent - Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    Deb Miller

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 305-3207

    99 Total Sales

    1 in Fairground

    $70,000 Price

    Deb Miller
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  • Kayla McCormick Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    Kayla McCormick

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (712) 589-5583

    83 Total Sales

    2 in Fairground

    $175K - $201K Price Range

    Kayla McCormick
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  • Roger Wheeler Real Estate Agent - CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    Roger Wheeler

    CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

    (515) 461-6831

    326 Total Sales

    2 in Fairground

    $28K - $216K Price Range

    Roger Wheeler
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$206,000 None Listed On Document
$92,000 None Listed On Document
$55,000 None Listed On Document
$42,000 None Available
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $10,300
Previous Owner $201,261
Closed $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Sold $206,000 -2.8% $137 / Sq Ft
11/11/2025 11/11/25 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Price Changed $212,000 -3.6% $141 / Sq Ft
10/10/2025 10/10/25 For Sale $219,900 +139.0% $147 / Sq Ft
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Sold $92,000 +2.2% $61 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2024 07/19/24 For Sale $90,000 -- $60 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,108 $122,200 $25,500 $96,700
2024 $2,108 $107,200 $24,200 $83,000
2023 $1,792 $107,200 $24,200 $83,000
2022 $1,776 $84,900 $19,800 $65,100
2021 $1,638 $84,900 $19,800 $65,100
2020 $1,696 $74,200 $17,400 $56,800
2019 $1,492 $74,200 $17,400 $56,800
2018 $1,470 $64,000 $14,900 $49,100
2017 $1,396 $64,000 $14,900 $49,100
2016 $1,354 $60,100 $13,900 $46,200
2015 $1,354 $60,100 $13,900 $46,200
2014 $1,378 $60,600 $14,000 $46,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Beth Van Zee Real Estate Agent - LPT Realty, LLC

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Beth Van Zee

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 556-2310

    2 in this area

    130 Total Sales

    Beth Van Zee
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Dan Ray

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (248) 930-3156

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Dan Ray
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    OUTSIDE AGENT

    OTHER

    22 in this area

    5,714 Total Sales

    OUTSIDE AGENT
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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Christopher Huffey

    RE/MAX

    (515) 669-3743

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Christopher Huffey
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  • Kevin Johnson Real Estate Agent - LPT Realty, LLC

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Kevin Johnson

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 480-9781

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Kevin Johnson
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 728138

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 050-01917000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Fairground

2537 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

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