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 1513 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1513 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $158,300 .

What is the price history for 1513 E 23rd St?

1513 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $127,000 in July 2021.

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 1513 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1513 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1513 E 23rd St?

The lot at 1513 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,667 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$158,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
676 sqft

1513 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,106/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 27, 2021 for $127,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$158K

Since last month

$2K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$6K (-3.8%)

Since last sale

$32K (+24.8%)

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 +136% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$159K
August 2026	$158K
July 2026	$161K
June 2026	$163K
May 2026	$161K
April 2026	$160K
March 2026	$162K
February 2026	$159K
January 2026	$159K
2025
December 2025	$156K
November 2025	$162K
October 2025	$162K
September 2025	$164K
August 2025	$165K
July 2025	$165K
June 2025	$167K
May 2025	$166K
April 2025	$165K
March 2025	$162K
February 2025	$159K
January 2025	$158K
2024
December 2024	$159K
November 2024	$162K
October 2024	$162K
September 2024	$163K
August 2024	$160K
July 2024	$160K
June 2024	$161K
May 2024	$163K
April 2024	$162K
March 2024	$160K
February 2024	$158K
January 2024	$157K
2023
December 2023	$157K
November 2023	$156K
October 2023	$159K
September 2023	$158K
August 2023	$159K
July 2023	$159K
June 2023	$156K
May 2023	$148K
April 2023	$147K
March 2023	$145K
February 2023	$141K
January 2023	$140K
2022
December 2022	$140K
November 2022	$141K
October 2022	$142K
September 2022	$142K
August 2022	$141K
July 2022	$140K
June 2022	$141K
May 2022	$139K
April 2022	$138K
March 2022	$136K
February 2022	$134K
January 2022	$134K
2021
December 2021	$132K
November 2021	$130K
October 2021	$129K
September 2021	$129K
August 2021	$128K
July 2021	$127K
June 2021	$99K
May 2021	$106K
April 2021	$105K
March 2021	$100K
February 2021	$101K
January 2021	$90K
2020
December 2020	$86K
November 2020	$94K
October 2020	$101K
September 2020	$101K
August 2020	$100K
July 2020	$100K
June 2020	$92K
May 2020	$92K
April 2020	$89K
March 2020	$87K
February 2020	$87K
January 2020	$91K
2019
December 2019	$92K
November 2019	$94K
October 2019	$89K
September 2019	$89K
August 2019	$84K
July 2019	$78K
June 2019	$82K
May 2019	$84K
April 2019	$88K
March 2019	$91K
February 2019	$89K
January 2019	$90K
2018
December 2018	$89K
November 2018	$85K
October 2018	$84K
September 2018	$84K
August 2018	$85K
July 2018	$85K
June 2018	$85K
May 2018	$85K
April 2018	$84K
March 2018	$82K
February 2018	$80K
January 2018	$75K
2017
December 2017	$84K
November 2017	$81K
October 2017	$79K
September 2017	$80K
August 2017	$81K
July 2017	$74K
June 2017	$73K
May 2017	$73K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$73K
February 2017	$69K
January 2017	$69K
2016
December 2016	$68K
November 2016	$66K
October 2016	$68K
September 2016	$67K

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	0.14	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
1509 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$134,200	2	1	748	Off Market
1505 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$153,700	2	2	716	Off Market
1501 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$202,000	2	1	1,332	Off Market
2300 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$144,600	2	1	748	Off Market
2340 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$219,200	4	2	1,468	Off Market
1508 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$168,500	2	1.5	928	Off Market
1519 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$219,100	3	2	1,247	Off Market
1523 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$184,800	3	1	935	Off Market
1525 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$145,400	2	2	720	Off Market
1740 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.21	$160,800	2	1	816	Off Market
1728 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.20	$187,200	3	1	1,072	Off Market
1726 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.19	$155,700	3	1	850	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 1947

676 sqft

$234/sqft

Garage

About this House

THE cutest little house on the block! This home invites you right in from the street with the brick exterior, new wooden front stoop, and WOW the perennial flowers that are in full bloom. When you enter the home you will find a good sized living room and 2 bedrooms, all with updated vinyl windows. Newly renovated bathroom, spacious white kitchen with plenty of counter space, and a back porch area that is amazing! Let me tell you - this home is way bigger than it looks & has been meticulously cared for. Updated mechanicals, clean, livable basement & all appliances are included. The fenced in back yard has even more gardens and perennials, its just beautiful. It also has an above ground pool that stays with the property and is situated on a large patio. This home really has it all, call today and get in while you can. All information obtained from seller and public records.

1513 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 676 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1947. It last sold for $127,000 on Jul 27, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $158,300, with a rent estimate of $1,086/month.

Home Details for 1513 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 27, 2021 Source: DMMLS #632824	Sold	$127,000
Jul 15, 2021 Source: RE/MAX Central #632824	Pending	$134,900
Jul 6, 2021 Source: RE/MAX Central #632824	Listed For Sale	$134,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,874	$106,400

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!
Parent Review
1y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Fairmont Park

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Buy: $142k - $350k

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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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"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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Cdavisxyz
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 1513 E 23rd St

What is 1513 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1513 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $158,300.
What is the price history for 1513 E 23rd St?
1513 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $127,000 in July 2021.
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 1513 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1513 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1513 E 23rd St?
The lot at 1513 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,667 sq ft).