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 1609 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1609 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $163,700 .

What is the price history for 1609 E 23rd St?

1609 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $41,500 in November 2002.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 1609 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1609 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1609 E 23rd St?

The lot at 1609 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$163,700

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1 Bath
834 sqft

1609 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,133/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 6, 2002 for $41,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$164K

Since last month

$5K (+3%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.5%)

Since last sale

$122K (+294.5%)

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 +64% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$164K
August 2026	$163K
July 2026	$159K
June 2026	$168K
May 2026	$157K
April 2026	$163K
March 2026	$156K
February 2026	$160K
January 2026	$160K
2025
December 2025	$156K
November 2025	$165K
October 2025	$163K
September 2025	$158K
August 2025	$161K
July 2025	$164K
June 2025	$170K
May 2025	$163K
April 2025	$170K
March 2025	$162K
February 2025	$160K
January 2025	$156K
2024
December 2024	$165K
November 2024	$165K
October 2024	$166K
September 2024	$158K
August 2024	$171K
July 2024	$172K
June 2024	$162K
May 2024	$173K
April 2024	$157K
March 2024	$154K
February 2024	$155K
January 2024	$144K
2023
December 2023	$147K
November 2023	$154K
October 2023	$156K
September 2023	$155K
August 2023	$145K
July 2023	$148K
June 2023	$145K
May 2023	$136K
April 2023	$133K
March 2023	$127K
February 2023	$120K
January 2023	$118K
2022
December 2022	$121K
November 2022	$123K
October 2022	$126K
September 2022	$127K
August 2022	$130K
July 2022	$133K
June 2022	$134K
May 2022	$133K
April 2022	$127K
March 2022	$124K
February 2022	$121K
January 2022	$121K
2021
December 2021	$124K
November 2021	$127K
October 2021	$129K
September 2021	$131K
August 2021	$132K
July 2021	$135K
June 2021	$135K
May 2021	$137K
April 2021	$135K
March 2021	$131K
February 2021	$128K
January 2021	$127K
2020
December 2020	$127K
November 2020	$129K
October 2020	$130K
September 2020	$131K
August 2020	$123K
July 2020	$124K
June 2020	$125K
May 2020	$123K
April 2020	$125K
March 2020	$122K
February 2020	$124K
January 2020	$126K
2019
December 2019	$124K
November 2019	$121K
October 2019	$115K
September 2019	$117K
August 2019	$113K
July 2019	$117K
June 2019	$115K
May 2019	$114K
April 2019	$115K
March 2019	$118K
February 2019	$114K
January 2019	$110K
2018
December 2018	$112K
November 2018	$114K
October 2018	$115K
September 2018	$115K
August 2018	$115K
July 2018	$115K
June 2018	$114K
May 2018	$113K
April 2018	$113K
March 2018	$111K
February 2018	$107K
January 2018	$107K
2017
December 2017	$107K
November 2017	$107K
October 2017	$105K
September 2017	$99K
August 2017	$96K
July 2017	$100K
June 2017	$101K
May 2017	$102K
April 2017	$104K
March 2017	$101K
February 2017	$102K
January 2017	$101K
2016
December 2016	$105K
November 2016	$101K
October 2016	$103K
September 2016	$100K

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
1309 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$51,985	08/13/26	2	1	726
1314 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$33,000	06/17/26	2	1	660

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
1607 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$198,600	3	1	1,116	Off Market
1601 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$138,800	3	1	1,072	Off Market
2314 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$174,200	3	1	864	Off Market
1604 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$249,200	4	3	2,244	Off Market
1608 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$160,100	3	2	1,097	Off Market
1612 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$178,700	2	2	1,136	Off Market
1613 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$164,200	3	1	1,032	Off Market
1617 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$174,000	4	1	1,214	Off Market
1621 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$162,300	2	1	826	Off Market
1625 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$166,700	2	2	1,123	Off Market
1629 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$128,100	2	1	918	Off Market
1633 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$221,100	4	1	1,536	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1974

834 sqft

$196/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1609 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA. 1609 E 23rd St is in the Fairmont Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 834 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7666 sqft and was built in 1974.

1609 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 834 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1974. It last sold for $41,500 on Nov 6, 2002. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $163,700, with a rent estimate of $1,289/month.

Home Details for 1609 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7666 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 6, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$41,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,780	$157,400

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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: $115k - $300k

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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions about 1609 E 23rd St

What is 1609 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1609 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $163,700.
What is the price history for 1609 E 23rd St?
1609 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $41,500 in November 2002.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 1609 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1609 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1609 E 23rd St?
The lot at 1609 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).