1617 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

1617 E 23rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,214 sqft

$175,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,192/mo*
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$175,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,192/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,214 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1905
Living Area
1,214 sqft
Price/Sqft
$145

Description

Homebuyers , hold onto your hats! This charming 1.5 story boasts 1200+ square feet with 4 bedrooms (2 up, 2 down) and 1 bathroom. Step inside and be greeted by a bright, enclosed 3-season porch perfect for morning coffee or extra living space!

Love hosting? We've got a formal dining room for you. The updated kitchen is ready for your creations and the fenced yard is perfect for backyard fun.

Location is key, and this gem is minutes from I-235, meaning quick commutes to downtown Des Moines, Altoona, Ankeny, schools, food, the library and more. Plus, all the major updates are done ? new roof (2020), central AC (2017), new water heater (recent), and new siding.

This charmer won't last long. Schedule your showing today!
1617 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,214 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1905. It last sold for $164,000 on Oct 25, 2024 (6% above the $154,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $175,700, with a rent estimate of $1,528/month.

Home Details for 1617 E 23rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1214 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet, Tile
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain Link, PartialExterior: FenceFoundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06002020000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $154,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 09 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: 1214 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: SidewalksNot 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, FHA

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 701789Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 657-0766Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06002020000000-R-N

Additional Information

Sidewalks
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Rocio Hermosillo, (515) 657-0766
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with: Wendy Wagner, (641) 521-6839, RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#701789

Price History for 1617 E 23rd St

DatePriceEventSource
10/25/2024$164,000Sold
DMMLS #701789
09/09/2024$154,900PendingDMMLS #701789
09/03/2024$154,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #701789
11/28/2022$85,000Sold
N/A
10/04/2011$85,000Sold
N/A
10/01/2010$85,000Sold
N/A
04/05/2010$40,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/08/2010$40,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/29/2009$84,964Sold
N/A
06/02/2000$64,500Sold
N/A
07/31/1997$31,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$2,328
Assessment$142,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1617 E 23rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1905 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$165,000
02/26/26
3
1
1,209
1701 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA
0.09
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
1519 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$178,000
09/04/25
2
1
852
1507 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$189,000
10/08/25
3
2
1,076
1909 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$155,000
06/22/26
2
1
870
2100 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$210,000
12/02/25
3
1
1,008
1460 E 22nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$189,900
05/28/26
3
2
1,037
1409 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$156,000
07/15/26
2
1
720
2324 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$189,000
02/27/26
4
1
1,222

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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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