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

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.

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 .

What are the closest schools to 1708 E 23rd St?

The closest schools to 1708 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA are Goodrell Middle School (rated 2/10), North High School (rated 2/10), Phillips Elementary School (rated 4/10).

Does 1708 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1708 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1708 E 23rd St?

The lot at 1708 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,641 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$87,100

Tax assessed value

Studio
1 Bath
786 sqft

1708 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792

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Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1714 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$147,400	2	1	816	Off Market
3278 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.83	$245,900	3	2	1,594	Off Market
3922 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.62	$225,700	2	2	912	Off Market
4000 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.72	$226,600	3	1	1,095	Off Market
4132 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.90	$231,700	4	1	1,102	Off Market
4137 E 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.89	$218,200	2	1	988	Off Market
2516 E 36th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.68	$113,400	1	1	528	Off Market
2822 E 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.03	$143,900	2	1	664	Off Market
2665 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.01	$273,500	3	2	1,232	Off Market
2914 E Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.04	$323,700	5	3	1,655	Off Market
2935 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.94	$227,700	3	1	1,125	Off Market

Homes for rent near 1708 E 23rd St

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$1,245/mo
2 bd
1 ba
640 sqft
2008 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
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$1,500/mo
3 bd
3 ba
1,419 sqft
2519 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
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$1,395/mo
2 bd
1 ba
804 sqft
1250 E 27th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
$1,795/mo
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,152 sqft
1806 Larnard Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50317
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$2,200/mo
5 bd
2 ba
938 sqft
1529 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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$1,200/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,020 sqft
1985 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
$745/mo
1 bd
1 ba
627 sqft
2136 Lyon St #3,
Des Moines, IA 50317
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$1,600/mo
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,216 sqft
1528 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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$1,160/mo
2 bd
1 ba
748 sqft
513 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
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$1,095/mo
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1,170 sqft
1311 E 17th St #1311,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1978

786 sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1708 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA. 1708 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 786 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7641 sqft and was built in 1978.

1708 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 786 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1978. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.

Home Details for 1708 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7641 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2016	Unavailable	$87,100

Home facts updated by county records

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

Fairmont Park

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Buy: $145k - $350k

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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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Resident
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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Resident
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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Frequently asked questions about 1708 E 23rd St

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.
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.
What are the closest schools to 1708 E 23rd St?
The closest schools to 1708 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA are Goodrell Middle School (rated 2/10), North High School (rated 2/10), Phillips Elementary School (rated 4/10).
Does 1708 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1708 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1708 E 23rd St?
The lot at 1708 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,641 sq ft).