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 1519 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1519 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $214,700 .

What is the price history for 1519 E 23rd St?

1519 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $114,500 in November 2005.

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 1519 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1519 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1519 E 23rd St?

The lot at 1519 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$214,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,247 sqft

1519 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 29, 2005 for $114,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$215K

Since last month

$5K (-2%)

Since last year

$2K (+1%)

Since last sale

$102K (+88.9%)

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 +96% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$216K
August 2026	$219K
July 2026	$221K
June 2026	$221K
May 2026	$220K
April 2026	$220K
March 2026	$219K
February 2026	$216K
January 2026	$214K
2025
December 2025	$211K
November 2025	$218K
October 2025	$218K
September 2025	$213K
August 2025	$214K
July 2025	$218K
June 2025	$221K
May 2025	$220K
April 2025	$218K
March 2025	$217K
February 2025	$211K
January 2025	$208K
2024
December 2024	$211K
November 2024	$214K
October 2024	$213K
September 2024	$216K
August 2024	$213K
July 2024	$211K
June 2024	$213K
May 2024	$216K
April 2024	$214K
March 2024	$210K
February 2024	$206K
January 2024	$204K
2023
December 2023	$203K
November 2023	$200K
October 2023	$203K
September 2023	$204K
August 2023	$206K
July 2023	$206K
June 2023	$206K
May 2023	$205K
April 2023	$200K
March 2023	$192K
February 2023	$174K
January 2023	$164K
2022
December 2022	$165K
November 2022	$168K
October 2022	$172K
September 2022	$175K
August 2022	$177K
July 2022	$178K
June 2022	$179K
May 2022	$177K
April 2022	$172K
March 2022	$169K
February 2022	$168K
January 2022	$166K
2021
December 2021	$167K
November 2021	$169K
October 2021	$170K
September 2021	$171K
August 2021	$172K
July 2021	$171K
June 2021	$165K
May 2021	$153K
April 2021	$150K
March 2021	$142K
February 2021	$139K
January 2021	$137K
2020
December 2020	$138K
November 2020	$139K
October 2020	$140K
September 2020	$136K
August 2020	$139K
July 2020	$140K
June 2020	$138K
May 2020	$137K
April 2020	$132K
March 2020	$130K
February 2020	$128K
January 2020	$130K
2019
December 2019	$129K
November 2019	$128K
October 2019	$126K
September 2019	$126K
August 2019	$127K
July 2019	$128K
June 2019	$129K
May 2019	$127K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$128K
February 2019	$126K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$121K
November 2018	$122K
October 2018	$122K
September 2018	$124K
August 2018	$125K
July 2018	$123K
June 2018	$124K
May 2018	$123K
April 2018	$125K
March 2018	$124K
February 2018	$123K
January 2018	$125K
2017
December 2017	$117K
November 2017	$115K
October 2017	$117K
September 2017	$116K
August 2017	$112K
July 2017	$117K
June 2017	$113K
May 2017	$115K
April 2017	$115K
March 2017	$115K
February 2017	$114K
January 2017	$113K
2016
December 2016	$111K
November 2016	$111K
October 2016	$113K
September 2016	$110K

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
1459 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$75,000	01/08/26	3	2	1,188
1904 Lay St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$125,000	04/27/26	3	2	1,278

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
1513 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$155,200	2	2	676	Off Market
1509 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$130,100	2	1	748	Off Market
1505 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$146,200	2	2	716	Off Market
1501 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$198,300	2	1	1,332	Off Market
2300 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$137,400	2	1	748	Off Market
2340 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$215,000	4	2	1,468	Off Market
1523 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$186,200	3	1	935	Off Market
1525 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$141,500	2	2	720	Off Market
1740 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.20	$156,000	2	1	816	Off Market
1728 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.19	$182,700	3	1	1,072	Off Market
1726 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.18	$150,700	3	1	850	Off Market
1724 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.17	$162,700	4	2	907	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 1925

1,247 sqft

$172/sqft

Garage

About this House

Pride of ownership in this totally updated home with tons of room to stretch! The beautiful hardwood floors shine from the large living room to the roomy dining room waiting to feed a crowd. All appliances are included in the update kitchen featuring a new dishwasher and bar stool seating. 2 bedrooms w/ excellent closet space are found on the 2nd floor near the remodeled bath, with an additional bedroom on the main level. Plenty of storage can be found in the lower level also holding the laundry

1519 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,247 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1925. It last sold for $114,500 on Nov 29, 2005. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $214,700, with a rent estimate of $1,490/month.

Home Details for 1519 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber 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
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 1994
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7666 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 1, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$117,500
Sep 22, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$117,500 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 4, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$119,900
Jun 18, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$119,900
Jul 2, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$119,900 Price decreased by 3%
May 2, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$124,000 Price decreased by 2%
Jan 9, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$126,000
Nov 29, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$114,500
Feb 16, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$48,000
Dec 6, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$103,286
Jul 12, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$89,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,348	$189,500

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

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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 1519 E 23rd St

What is 1519 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1519 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $214,700.
What is the price history for 1519 E 23rd St?
1519 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $114,500 in November 2005.
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 1519 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1519 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1519 E 23rd St?
The lot at 1519 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).