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

OFF MARKET

1520 E 23rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
666 sqft

$124,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $877/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$124,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $877/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

666 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1520 E 23rd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1912

Living Area

666 sqft

Price/Sqft

$187

Parking

Garage

About this House

This affordable 2 bedroom 1 bath home has been well kept and is waiting for you Newer windows and freshly painted throughout. Basement has been partially finished and ready for you to make it your own. Screened in front porch for added space. The large 2 car garage is insulated and heated, with air compression lines ran making it a mechanics dream Large fenced in yard. Close proximity to I-235, grocery, gas and schools make is a super convenient location. Must see to appreciate

1520 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 666 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1912. It last sold for $74,900 on Jan 11, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $124,800, with a rent estimate of $1,200/month.

Home Details for 1520 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryer

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 2010
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7650 sqft

Price History for 1520 E 23rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/11/2019	$74,900	Sold	DMMLS #572689
Recording Date 01/11/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/06/2018	$74,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,100 (-6%)
11/14/2018	$80,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/17/2008	$42,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/17/2008 Contract Date 09/15/2008 County Transfer Tax $67 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/24/2008	$39,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/27/2008	$66,367	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/27/2008 Contract Date 05/08/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/27/1999	$28,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/27/1999 Contract Date 05/20/1999 County Transfer Tax $46 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,957
Assessment	$113,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1520 E 23rd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1417 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$135,000	12/18/25	2	1	720
1817 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$110,000	09/25/25	2	1	600

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.

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OFF MARKET
Est. $162,600
2 bd
2 ba
1,115 sqft
1524 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,200
2 bd
1 ba
798 sqft
1735 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $117,200
2 bd
1 ba
1,223 sqft
1731 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,300
2 bd
1 ba
744 sqft
1719 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,200
2 bd
1 ba
888 sqft
1715 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $140,600
2 bd
1 ba
933 sqft
1516 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $118,000
1 ba
842 sqft
1512 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $90,800
2 bd
1 ba
1,496 sqft
1510 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,500
1 ba
1,196 sqft
1508 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $144,800
1 bd
1 ba
993 sqft
1500 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,200
2 bd
1 ba
884 sqft
1462 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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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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Resident
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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Resident
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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Tammy
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6y ago
"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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