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

1609 E 23rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Studio
1 Bath
834 sqft

$169,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 16, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,146/mo*

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$169,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 16, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,146/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Studio

1 Bath

834 sqft

Local Information

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Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $169,100, with a rent estimate of $1,424/month.

Home Highlights

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Outdoor

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A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

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 History for 1609 E 23rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/06/2002	$41,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/06/2002 Contract Date 10/23/2002 County Transfer Tax $66 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	$2,780
Assessment	$157,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1609 E 23rd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1314 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$33,000	06/17/26	2	1	660
2402 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$33,000	07/21/25	3	1	1,330

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $203,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,116 sqft
1607 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,072 sqft
1601 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,600
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
2314 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $256,400
4 bd
3 ba
2,244 sqft
1604 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
The American Real Estate Co.
OFF MARKET
Est. $166,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,097 sqft
1608 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,700
2 bd
2 ba
1,136 sqft
1612 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $171,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,032 sqft
1613 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $175,700
4 bd
1 ba
1,214 sqft
1617 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
EXP Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,900
2 bd
1 ba
826 sqft
1621 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $175,800
2 bd
2 ba
1,123 sqft
1625 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $135,700
2 bd
1 ba
918 sqft
1629 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,500
4 bd
1 ba
1,536 sqft
1633 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Revolution

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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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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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