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 1618 E 24th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1618 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is $157,100 .

What is the price history for 1618 E 24th St?

1618 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $128,000 in October 2021.

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.

Does 1618 E 24th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1618 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1618 E 24th St?

The lot at 1618 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$157,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
936 sqft

1618 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 1, 2021 for $128,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$157K

Since last month

$2K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$5K (-2.8%)

Since last sale

$32K (+25.2%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$160K
August 2026	$159K
July 2026	$162K
June 2026	$163K
May 2026	$162K
April 2026	$162K
March 2026	$162K
February 2026	$159K
January 2026	$161K
2025
December 2025	$158K
November 2025	$162K
October 2025	$163K
September 2025	$164K
August 2025	$165K
July 2025	$165K
June 2025	$167K
May 2025	$167K
April 2025	$166K
March 2025	$166K
February 2025	$162K
January 2025	$161K
2024
December 2024	$164K
November 2024	$165K
October 2024	$164K
September 2024	$164K
August 2024	$165K
July 2024	$165K
June 2024	$166K
May 2024	$168K
April 2024	$165K
March 2024	$162K
February 2024	$159K
January 2024	$159K
2023
December 2023	$159K
November 2023	$159K
October 2023	$160K
September 2023	$159K
August 2023	$160K
July 2023	$160K
June 2023	$160K
May 2023	$151K
April 2023	$145K
March 2023	$142K
February 2023	$140K
January 2023	$138K
2022
December 2022	$139K
November 2022	$140K
October 2022	$141K
September 2022	$141K
August 2022	$141K
July 2022	$139K
June 2022	$139K
May 2022	$138K
April 2022	$137K
March 2022	$135K
February 2022	$133K
January 2022	$132K
2021
December 2021	$131K
November 2021	$129K
October 2021	$129K
September 2021	$125K
August 2021	$122K
July 2021	$135K
June 2021	$136K
May 2021	$138K
April 2021	$135K
March 2021	$132K
February 2021	$129K
January 2021	$125K
2020
December 2020	$123K
November 2020	$123K
October 2020	$124K
September 2020	$121K
August 2020	$121K
July 2020	$120K
June 2020	$115K
May 2020	$108K
April 2020	$110K
March 2020	$109K
February 2020	$106K
January 2020	$103K
2019
December 2019	$99K
November 2019	$98K
October 2019	$99K
September 2019	$97K
August 2019	$98K
July 2019	$99K
June 2019	$100K
May 2019	$99K
April 2019	$108K
March 2019	$112K
February 2019	$108K
January 2019	$110K
2018
December 2018	$111K
November 2018	$115K
October 2018	$117K
September 2018	$113K
August 2018	$114K
July 2018	$115K
June 2018	$114K
May 2018	$111K
April 2018	$105K
March 2018	$98K
February 2018	$97K
January 2018	$95K
2017
December 2017	$95K
November 2017	$93K
October 2017	$94K
September 2017	$93K
August 2017	$92K
July 2017	$97K
June 2017	$97K
May 2017	$94K
April 2017	$93K
March 2017	$94K
February 2017	$90K
January 2017	$87K
2016
December 2016	$87K
November 2016	$86K
October 2016	$88K
September 2016	$90K

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
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792
1417 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$135,000	12/18/25	2	1	720
1817 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$110,000	09/25/25	2	1	600

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
1624 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$133,300	2	1	700	Off Market
1628 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$207,100	3	2	1,593	Off Market
1632 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$183,800	2	1	1,040	Off Market
1700 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$131,400	2	1	640	Off Market
1704 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$143,700	3	1	932	Off Market
1616 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$227,000	3	2	1,374	Off Market
1612 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$175,700	2	2	1,136	Off Market
1608 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$157,900	3	2	1,097	Off Market
1604 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$250,800	4	3	2,244	Off Market
2314 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$168,100	3	1	864	Off Market
1601 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$136,500	3	1	1,072	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1947

936 sqft

$168/sqft

Garage

About this House

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1618 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 936 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1947. It last sold for $128,000 on Oct 1, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $157,100, with a rent estimate of $1,217/month.

Home Details for 1618 E 24th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 1, 2021 Source: DMMLS #636238	Sold	$128,000
Aug 24, 2021 Source: DMMLS #636238	Pending	$125,000
Sep 6, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$58,000
Aug 10, 2012 Source: DMMLS #402465	Sold	$50,350
Dec 16, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,000
Jul 6, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$69,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,356	$144,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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

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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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"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 1618 E 24th St

What is 1618 E 24th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1618 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is $157,100.
What is the price history for 1618 E 24th St?
1618 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $128,000 in October 2021.
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.
Does 1618 E 24th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1618 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1618 E 24th St?
The lot at 1618 E 24th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).