E  23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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SOLD
OCT 7, 2025

E 23rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairground

    $23,000

    Last Sold: Oct 7, 2025
    8% below list $24.9K

    $23,000

    Last Sold: Oct 7, 2025
    8% below list $24.9K

    Local Information

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    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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    Description

    Great opportunity to build your dream home. This lot offers access to the city water and sewer.
    E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a lot/land in Fairground. It last sold for $23,000 on Oct 7, 2025 (8% below the $24,900 asking price). It is currently off market.

    Home Highlights

    Parking
    No Info
    Outdoor
    No Info
    HOA
    None
    Price/Sqft
    No Info
    Listed
    180+ days ago

    Home Details for E 23rd St

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Electricity Available
    Gas & Electric
    Has Electric on Property

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Public Sewer
    Farm & Range
    Frontage Length: 40, 40

    Days on Market

    Cumulative Days on Market: 55

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 06008740000000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $24,900
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Fri Sep 19 2025

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Closed

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Des Moines
    School Information
    Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

    HOA

    Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 6011.28 sqft

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 723068Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 388-2164Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06008740000000-R-N
    Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
    Listed by Julia Mena, (515) 388-2164
    RE/MAX Concepts
    Bought with: Julia Mena, (515) 388-2164, RE/MAX Concepts
    Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
    Source: DMMLS, MLS#723068

    Price History for E 23rd St

    DatePriceEventSource
    10/07/2025$23,000Sold
    DMMLS #723068
    09/19/2025$24,900PendingDMMLS #723068
    07/25/2025$24,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #723068

    Market trends in Des Moines

    Last updated May 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $206K
    $5.33K
    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    98.6%
    0.4%
    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $187
    $3
    MoM
    Available listings
    1004
    12
    MoM
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    Comparable Sales for E 23rd St

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    0.66
    Lot/Land
    $18,000
    01/19/26
    -
    -
    0.76
    Lot/Land
    $25,000
    05/20/26
    -
    -
    0.88
    Lot/Land
    $27,500
    04/14/26
    -
    -
    0.85
    Lot/Land
    $33,000
    10/31/25
    -
    -
    0.80
    Lot/Land
    $45,000
    01/23/26
    -
    -
    0.84
    Lot/Land
    $32,500
    12/30/25
    -
    -
    0.68
    Lot/Land
    $105,000
    09/25/25
    -
    -
    1.27
    Lot/Land
    $30,000
    07/15/25
    -
    -

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    Assigned Schools

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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
      "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. "
    • Trulia User
      "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 "
    • Sue C.
      "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."
    • Sue C.
      "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."
    • Susan C.
      "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."
    • Leavinalegacy
      "Iowa State Fairgrounds is close by, which also houses events year round, such as flea markets, car shows, etc. "
    • Mercedesericasix
      "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"
    • Julie S.
      "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."
    • Susan C.
      "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. "
    • Susan C.
      "I've lived in this neighborhood, at my friend's house, for over a year, now. It is a very nice, kind, friendly neighborhood. "
    • Susan C.
      "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. "
    • Susan C.
      "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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