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 1629 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1629 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $128,100 .

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.

What do residents say about the Fairmont Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the Fairmont Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Fairmont Park, Des Moines .

How big is the lot at 1629 E 23rd St?

The lot at 1629 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).

Does 1629 E 23rd St have a garage?

Yes, 1629 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$128,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
918 sqft

1629 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $903/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$128K

Since last month

$4K (-2.8%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.7%)

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
August 2026	$128K
August 2026	$126K
July 2026	$132K
June 2026	$132K
May 2026	$134K
April 2026	$129K
March 2026	$130K
February 2026	$127K
January 2026	$127K
2025
December 2025	$123K
November 2025	$132K
October 2025	$130K
September 2025	$129K
August 2025	$130K
July 2025	$135K
June 2025	$131K
May 2025	$133K
April 2025	$133K
March 2025	$126K
February 2025	$118K
January 2025	$118K
2024
December 2024	$118K
November 2024	$124K
October 2024	$123K
September 2024	$123K
August 2024	$129K
July 2024	$131K
June 2024	$132K
May 2024	$133K
April 2024	$126K
March 2024	$122K
February 2024	$111K
January 2024	$109K
2023
December 2023	$112K
November 2023	$114K
October 2023	$114K
September 2023	$114K
August 2023	$113K
July 2023	$116K
June 2023	$115K
May 2023	$112K
April 2023	$109K
March 2023	$103K
February 2023	$98K
January 2023	$99K
2022
December 2022	$100K
November 2022	$103K
October 2022	$107K
September 2022	$109K
August 2022	$112K
July 2022	$116K
June 2022	$118K
May 2022	$115K
April 2022	$110K
March 2022	$111K
February 2022	$113K
January 2022	$111K
2021
December 2021	$111K
November 2021	$113K
October 2021	$114K
September 2021	$115K
August 2021	$115K
July 2021	$116K
June 2021	$115K
May 2021	$113K
April 2021	$106K
March 2021	$105K
February 2021	$103K
January 2021	$103K
2020
December 2020	$103K
November 2020	$105K
October 2020	$108K
September 2020	$107K
August 2020	$100K
July 2020	$98K
June 2020	$94K
May 2020	$90K
April 2020	$88K
March 2020	$88K
February 2020	$88K
January 2020	$87K
2019
December 2019	$85K
November 2019	$86K
October 2019	$85K
September 2019	$84K
August 2019	$87K
July 2019	$89K
June 2019	$86K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$81K
March 2019	$81K
February 2019	$77K
January 2019	$78K
2018
December 2018	$79K
November 2018	$81K
October 2018	$82K
September 2018	$79K
August 2018	$74K
July 2018	$77K
June 2018	$81K
May 2018	$82K
April 2018	$80K
March 2018	$80K
February 2018	$80K
January 2018	$82K
2017
December 2017	$70K
November 2017	$73K
October 2017	$67K
September 2017	$70K
August 2017	$62K
July 2017	$69K
June 2017	$72K
May 2017	$72K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$73K
February 2017	$72K
January 2017	$71K
2016
December 2016	$68K
November 2016	$69K
October 2016	$70K
September 2016	$72K

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	0.33	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792

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
1625 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$166,700	2	2	1,123	Off Market
1621 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$162,300	2	1	826	Off Market
1617 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$174,000	4	1	1,214	Off Market
1613 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$164,200	3	1	1,032	Off Market
1609 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$163,700	Studio	1	834	Off Market
1607 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$198,600	3	1	1,116	Off Market
1633 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$221,100	4	1	1,536	Off Market
1701 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$110,600	3	1	800	Off Market
1707 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$110,600	2	1	682	Off Market
1713 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$135,100	3	1	948	Off Market
1717 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$170,800	3	1	1,129	Off Market
1721 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$156,900	2	1	1,101	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1912

918 sqft

$140/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1629 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA. 1629 E 23rd St is in the Fairmont Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 918 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7666 sqft and was built in 1912.

1629 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 918 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1912. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2023 with an asking price of $1,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 22, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $128,100, with a rent estimate of $1,109/month.

Home Details for 1629 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcreteLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7666 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 22, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Nov 14, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,400
Nov 5, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Oct 15, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,400
Apr 20, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Mar 20, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,450
Jun 15, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Apr 16, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$1,425
May 28, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,100
May 18, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$1,100

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,220	$127,300

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!
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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 1629 E 23rd St

What is 1629 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1629 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $128,100.
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.
What do residents say about the Fairmont Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the Fairmont Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as easy to park in, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Fairmont Park, Des Moines.
How big is the lot at 1629 E 23rd St?
The lot at 1629 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).
Does 1629 E 23rd St have a garage?
Yes, 1629 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.