Is parking easy in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Does Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Are yards well-kept in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 95% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say kids play outside

Are the streets well-lit in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are neighbors friendly in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's quiet

Is Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 11% of users say there are community events

What is 1501 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1501 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $200,900 .

What is the price history for 1501 E 23rd St?

1501 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in November 2016.

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 1501 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1501 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1501 E 23rd St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1501 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$200,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,332 sqft

1501 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 29, 2016 for $125,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$201K

Since last month

$3K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$5K (-2.4%)

Since last sale

$76K (+60.7%)

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 +54% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$201K
August 2026	$202K
July 2026	$204K
June 2026	$205K
May 2026	$205K
April 2026	$204K
March 2026	$202K
February 2026	$199K
January 2026	$200K
2025
December 2025	$197K
November 2025	$202K
October 2025	$204K
September 2025	$203K
August 2025	$206K
July 2025	$208K
June 2025	$210K
May 2025	$210K
April 2025	$208K
March 2025	$208K
February 2025	$203K
January 2025	$202K
2024
December 2024	$204K
November 2024	$205K
October 2024	$206K
September 2024	$205K
August 2024	$206K
July 2024	$206K
June 2024	$206K
May 2024	$207K
April 2024	$203K
March 2024	$199K
February 2024	$195K
January 2024	$194K
2023
December 2023	$194K
November 2023	$194K
October 2023	$196K
September 2023	$197K
August 2023	$198K
July 2023	$197K
June 2023	$195K
May 2023	$191K
April 2023	$187K
March 2023	$182K
February 2023	$176K
January 2023	$174K
2022
December 2022	$175K
November 2022	$177K
October 2022	$181K
September 2022	$183K
August 2022	$184K
July 2022	$185K
June 2022	$187K
May 2022	$185K
April 2022	$179K
March 2022	$175K
February 2022	$172K
January 2022	$170K
2021
December 2021	$170K
November 2021	$172K
October 2021	$173K
September 2021	$174K
August 2021	$175K
July 2021	$175K
June 2021	$170K
May 2021	$163K
April 2021	$158K
March 2021	$154K
February 2021	$150K
January 2021	$148K
2020
December 2020	$146K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$145K
September 2020	$145K
August 2020	$147K
July 2020	$148K
June 2020	$147K
May 2020	$147K
April 2020	$141K
March 2020	$138K
February 2020	$140K
January 2020	$142K
2019
December 2019	$142K
November 2019	$142K
October 2019	$140K
September 2019	$140K
August 2019	$141K
July 2019	$141K
June 2019	$142K
May 2019	$140K
April 2019	$140K
March 2019	$140K
February 2019	$141K
January 2019	$138K
2018
December 2018	$137K
November 2018	$136K
October 2018	$137K
September 2018	$137K
August 2018	$137K
July 2018	$137K
June 2018	$136K
May 2018	$136K
April 2018	$135K
March 2018	$134K
February 2018	$132K
January 2018	$132K
2017
December 2017	$133K
November 2017	$132K
October 2017	$130K
September 2017	$131K
August 2017	$131K
July 2017	$129K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$128K
April 2017	$128K
March 2017	$127K
February 2017	$127K
January 2017	$126K
2016
December 2016	$126K
November 2016	$125K
October 2016	$131K
September 2016	$130K

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
1417 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$135,000	12/18/25	2	1	720

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
2300 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$142,800	2	1	748	Off Market
2340 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$218,500	4	2	1,468	Off Market
1508 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$170,100	2	1.5	928	Off Market
1514 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$163,400	2	1	912	Off Market
1516 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$164,900	3	1	840	Off Market
1522 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$154,300	3	1	1,136	Off Market
1505 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$150,200	2	2	716	Off Market
1509 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$135,700	2	1	748	Off Market
1513 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$157,600	2	2	676	Off Market
1519 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$216,300	3	2	1,247	Off Market
1523 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$187,900	3	1	935	Off Market
1525 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$145,300	2	2	720	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1948

1,332 sqft

$151/sqft

Garage

About this House

Check out this great east side bungalow! All the work has been done for you and it is ready to go, would make a great home for a first time buyer or investor. some of the features are: vinyl siding, hardwood floors, over 1300' of finish on the main floor, updated bath, new roof, updated kitchen basement just waterproofed with a 41 year warranty, all appliances stay. the family room has brand new carpet and most of the home has been repainted inside. There is nothing to do but move in! If that was not enough there is a 3 car garage plus a 1 car attached garage. The attached garage is heavily insulted and would be very easy to convert to a huge Master Suite!

1501 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,332 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1948. It last sold for $125,000 on Nov 29, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $200,900, with a rent estimate of $1,311/month.

Home Details for 1501 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 29, 2016 Source: DMMLS #523594	Sold	$125,000
Oct 25, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$133,400 Price decreased by 1%
Sep 13, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$134,900 Price decreased by 4%
Aug 12, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,900
Apr 26, 2013 Source: DMMLS #406098	Sold	$125,000
Oct 20, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$129,900 Price decreased by 4%
Sep 21, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$135,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 30, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$137,900
Jun 11, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$112,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,486	$218,400

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

Phillips Elementary School
K-5
Public
253 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I have had 2 students go through this school and I would not choose any other! The staff is outstanding and the way they handle any issue that comes up is amazing. I cannot praise them enough!
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Neighborhood Overview

Fairmont Park

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What Locals Say about Fairmont Park

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say there are sidewalks
95 % Say yards are well-kept
89 % Say car is needed
75 % Say people would walk alone at night
72 % Say kids play outside
68 % Say streets are well-lit
67 % Say it's dog friendly
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
40 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
25 % Say there's wildlife
11 % Say there are community events

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2y ago
"having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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3y ago
"Plenty of dogs, but also hawks, if you have a small dog. Nice walk to Fairmont Park and Grandview Park."
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3y ago
"It's chilly in some places. Chickens can be running loose at times. Dogs running loose poo in our yard and others, not healthy poo, sometimes."
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3y ago
"city meetings, public library has events, teach out pool with water slides, Grandview park has shelters and on grid restrooms, tennis courts, Fairmont park has a big slide"
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3y ago
"there is a high school and elementary school in Fairmont Park and a middle school close by in Sheridan Park. Sheridan Park is a nice park with a wading pool and awesome slide."
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"Good school. Nice grocery store & some shopping. Generally well patrolled by police. Friendly neighbors"
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14y ago
"Quiet, stable, well-maintained Leverett Park neighborhood with some 2nd- and 3rd-generation families. Mature trees, freeway access."
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Frequently asked questions about 1501 E 23rd St

What is 1501 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1501 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $200,900.
What is the price history for 1501 E 23rd St?
1501 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $125,000 in November 2016.
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 1501 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1501 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1501 E 23rd St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1501 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.