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 1616 E 21st St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1616 E 21st St in Des Moines, IA is $126,200 .

What is the price history for 1616 E 21st St?

1616 E 21st St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $82,000 in February 2020.

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 1616 E 21st St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1616 E 21st St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1616 E 21st St?

The lot at 1616 E 21st St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$126,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft

1616 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $891/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 14, 2020 for $82,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$126K

Since last month

$3K (-1.9%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.3%)

Since last sale

$44K (+54%)

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 +71% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$126K
August 2026	$126K
July 2026	$129K
June 2026	$125K
May 2026	$125K
April 2026	$122K
March 2026	$120K
February 2026	$117K
January 2026	$122K
2025
December 2025	$121K
November 2025	$124K
October 2025	$126K
September 2025	$124K
August 2025	$125K
July 2025	$124K
June 2025	$127K
May 2025	$130K
April 2025	$131K
March 2025	$126K
February 2025	$121K
January 2025	$123K
2024
December 2024	$123K
November 2024	$126K
October 2024	$127K
September 2024	$128K
August 2024	$131K
July 2024	$132K
June 2024	$134K
May 2024	$134K
April 2024	$130K
March 2024	$125K
February 2024	$123K
January 2024	$121K
2023
December 2023	$123K
November 2023	$123K
October 2023	$124K
September 2023	$124K
August 2023	$125K
July 2023	$125K
June 2023	$125K
May 2023	$122K
April 2023	$119K
March 2023	$116K
February 2023	$117K
January 2023	$119K
2022
December 2022	$119K
November 2022	$119K
October 2022	$123K
September 2022	$124K
August 2022	$124K
July 2022	$124K
June 2022	$124K
May 2022	$122K
April 2022	$117K
March 2022	$115K
February 2022	$115K
January 2022	$113K
2021
December 2021	$114K
November 2021	$115K
October 2021	$113K
September 2021	$104K
August 2021	$99K
July 2021	$96K
June 2021	$94K
May 2021	$93K
April 2021	$91K
March 2021	$90K
February 2021	$89K
January 2021	$87K
2020
December 2020	$86K
November 2020	$86K
October 2020	$85K
September 2020	$85K
August 2020	$84K
July 2020	$85K
June 2020	$85K
May 2020	$84K
April 2020	$83K
March 2020	$83K
February 2020	$82K
January 2020	$86K
2019
December 2019	$85K
November 2019	$83K
October 2019	$80K
September 2019	$80K
August 2019	$79K
July 2019	$81K
June 2019	$81K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$83K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$83K
January 2019	$86K
2018
December 2018	$86K
November 2018	$86K
October 2018	$87K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$85K
July 2018	$86K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$86K
April 2018	$85K
March 2018	$84K
February 2018	$84K
January 2018	$83K
2017
December 2017	$77K
November 2017	$74K
October 2017	$74K
September 2017	$74K
August 2017	$76K
July 2017	$76K
June 2017	$77K
May 2017	$76K
April 2017	$77K
March 2017	$80K
February 2017	$78K
January 2017	$77K
2016
December 2016	$73K
November 2016	$75K
October 2016	$73K
September 2016	$74K

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
1828 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$67,001	08/26/26	2	1	660
2009 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$77,001	11/24/25	2	1	480

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
1612 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$164,500	3	1	910	Off Market
1610 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$157,100	2	1	784	Off Market
1608 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$152,300	2	1	768	Off Market
1600 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$116,600	2	1	872	Off Market
1524 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$119,400	2	1	880	Off Market
1522 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$175,100	2	1	616	Off Market
1700 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$204,200	3	2	1,056	Off Market
1704 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$132,400	3	1	640	Off Market
1708 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$96,700	2	1	480	Off Market
1710 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$119,200	3	1	872	Off Market
1714 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$90,000	1	1	617	Off Market
1722 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$108,300	1	1	720	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1916

768 sqft

$164/sqft

Garage

About this House

Cheaper than rent! Super clean/move in ready home in a nice East side location. Home features 2 beds, 1 bath, newer roof, fresh paint, gutter toppers, vinyl siding, new concrete driveway, and a huge oversize 2 car detached garage. All appliances included. Perfect opportunity for first time home buyer, or landlord who wants a turn-key rental.

1616 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1916. It last sold for $82,000 on Feb 14, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $126,200, with a rent estimate of $1,095/month.

Home Details for 1616 E 21st St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916Year Updated: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 14, 2020 Source: DMMLS #596426	Sold	$82,000
Feb 14, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$89,000
Feb 3, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$89,000
Dec 27, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$89,000
Dec 20, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$89,000
Dec 19, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,000
Dec 22, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$77,000
May 24, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,500
Jul 16, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$18,500
Oct 9, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$28,740
Oct 5, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$34,500
Feb 16, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$15,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,068	$117,400

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

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
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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.

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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 1616 E 21st St

What is 1616 E 21st St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1616 E 21st St in Des Moines, IA is $126,200.
What is the price history for 1616 E 21st St?
1616 E 21st St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $82,000 in February 2020.
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 1616 E 21st St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1616 E 21st St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1616 E 21st St?
The lot at 1616 E 21st St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).