1523 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

$186,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 935 sqft

1523 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
Est. Refi. Payment $1,326/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 10, 2024 for $180,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$186K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$7K (+3.9%)
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 +158% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$187K
August 2026$185K
July 2026$187K
June 2026$188K
May 2026$187K
April 2026$188K
March 2026$185K
February 2026$182K
January 2026$180K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
1701 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$209,000
11/20/25
3
1
949
1603 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$174,000
06/03/26
3
1
672
1507 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$189,000
10/08/25
3
2
1,076
1905 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$165,000
02/26/26
3
1
1,209
1409 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$156,000
07/15/26
2
1
720
2443 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$175,000
07/31/26
3
1
826
1460 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$189,900
05/28/26
3
2
1,037
1410 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$164,500
03/31/26
2
1
874
2010 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$149,900
07/28/26
3
1
913
1909 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$155,000
06/22/26
2
1
870

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1607 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.04
$198,800
3
1
1,116
Off Market
1508 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.04
$168,800
2
1.5
928
Off Market
1519 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.07
$180,100
2
1
852
Off Market
1507 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.08
$191,300
3
2
1,076
Off Market
1604 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.05
$251,200
4
3
2,244
Off Market
1603 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.08
$82,500
2
1
698
Recently Sold
1617 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.07
$175,500
4
1
1,214
Off Market
2262 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.12
$162,500
2
2
996
Recently Sold
1633 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.10
$223,300
4
1
1,536
Off Market
1421 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.14
$151,600
2
1
1,028
Off Market
1614 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317
0.14
$185,000
4
2
1,600
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1922
935 sqft
$199/sqft
Garage

About this House

Excellent value with tons of updates! Easy access to 235 on a quiet street with a oversized 2 car garage. New roof and siding, fresh paint and carpet, new countertops and newer vinyl windows! Extra bonus room upstairs could be used as a toy room or home office. This is an easy move in ready home with plenty of space at a really affordable price!
1523 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 935 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $180,000 on Jul 10, 2024 (3% below the $185,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $186,400, with a rent estimate of $1,338/month.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Tony Schubert, (515) 729-4858
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with: Ingrid Williams, (515) 371-5277, RE/MAX Precision
Co-Buyer's Agent: Erin Glaza, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#696004

Home Details for 1523 E 23rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 935 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One Half

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06001996000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $185,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 29 2024

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 935 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7666.56 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Contract, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 696004Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 729-4858Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06001996000000-R-N

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 10, 2024
Source: DMMLS #696004
Sold
$180,000
May 29, 2024
Source: DMMLS #696004
Pending
$185,000
May 24, 2024
Source: DMMLS #696004
Listed For Sale
$185,000
Aug 5, 2022
Source: N/A
Sold
$120,000
May 17, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$12,000

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$214K
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$192
$1MoM
Available listings
1060
36MoM

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of dogs, but also hawks, if you have a small dog. Nice walk to Fairmont Park and Grandview Park."
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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
    "Good school. Nice grocery store & some shopping. Generally well patrolled by police. Friendly neighbors"
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  • Cdavisxyz
    "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 1523 E 23rd St

  • What is 1523 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1523 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $186,400.
  • What is the price history for 1523 E 23rd St?
    1523 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $180,000 in July 2024.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 1523 E 23rd St?
    The lot at 1523 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,667 sq ft).
  • Does 1523 E 23rd St have a garage?
    Yes, 1523 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

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