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 1808 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1808 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $163,400 .

What is the price history for 1808 E 23rd St?

1808 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $62,500 in October 2014.

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 1808 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1808 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1808 E 23rd St?

The lot at 1808 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$163,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,053 sqft

1808 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 28, 2014 for $62,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$163K

Since last month

$3K (-2%)

Since last year

$8K (+5.1%)

Since last sale

$101K (+161.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +140% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$164K
July 2026	$167K
June 2026	$164K
May 2026	$161K
April 2026	$158K
March 2026	$157K
February 2026	$151K
January 2026	$156K
2025
December 2025	$157K
November 2025	$158K
October 2025	$158K
September 2025	$154K
August 2025	$156K
July 2025	$155K
June 2025	$157K
May 2025	$164K
April 2025	$166K
March 2025	$152K
February 2025	$147K
January 2025	$150K
2024
December 2024	$151K
November 2024	$154K
October 2024	$157K
September 2024	$158K
August 2024	$161K
July 2024	$160K
June 2024	$160K
May 2024	$162K
April 2024	$158K
March 2024	$155K
February 2024	$150K
January 2024	$148K
2023
December 2023	$150K
November 2023	$147K
October 2023	$150K
September 2023	$149K
August 2023	$151K
July 2023	$151K
June 2023	$149K
May 2023	$149K
April 2023	$144K
March 2023	$141K
February 2023	$136K
January 2023	$136K
2022
December 2022	$138K
November 2022	$143K
October 2022	$149K
September 2022	$149K
August 2022	$150K
July 2022	$152K
June 2022	$152K
May 2022	$149K
April 2022	$143K
March 2022	$136K
February 2022	$128K
January 2022	$129K
2021
December 2021	$132K
November 2021	$133K
October 2021	$135K
September 2021	$136K
August 2021	$138K
July 2021	$139K
June 2021	$139K
May 2021	$139K
April 2021	$135K
March 2021	$135K
February 2021	$130K
January 2021	$128K
2020
December 2020	$127K
November 2020	$126K
October 2020	$128K
September 2020	$127K
August 2020	$125K
July 2020	$126K
June 2020	$124K
May 2020	$122K
April 2020	$117K
March 2020	$116K
February 2020	$112K
January 2020	$110K
2019
December 2019	$108K
November 2019	$108K
October 2019	$112K
September 2019	$116K
August 2019	$113K
July 2019	$116K
June 2019	$117K
May 2019	$115K
April 2019	$118K
March 2019	$120K
February 2019	$114K
January 2019	$113K
2018
December 2018	$115K
November 2018	$114K
October 2018	$114K
September 2018	$114K
August 2018	$111K
July 2018	$116K
June 2018	$117K
May 2018	$114K
April 2018	$112K
March 2018	$106K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$93K
2017
December 2017	$89K
November 2017	$81K
October 2017	$74K
September 2017	$73K
August 2017	$73K
July 2017	$72K
June 2017	$72K
May 2017	$72K
April 2017	$71K
March 2017	$70K
February 2017	$70K
January 2017	$70K
2016
December 2016	$69K
November 2016	$69K
October 2016	$69K
September 2016	$68K
August 2016	$68K

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
1822 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$159,100	3	1	708	Off Market
1824 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$132,500	2	1	840	Off Market
1828 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$119,000	2	1	924	Off Market
1900 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$154,200	2	1	971	Off Market
1906 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$166,800	2	1	720	Off Market
1914 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$186,500	3	1	1,304	Off Market
1804 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$154,600	2	1	938	Off Market
1800 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$171,700	2	1	844	Off Market
2254 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$182,200	4	2	1,200	Off Market
1811 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$179,300	Studio	1	872	Off Market
1815 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$202,600	3	1.5	1,596	Off Market
1821 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$124,500	2	1	682	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1808 E 23rd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1947

Living Area

1,053 sqft

Price/Sqft

$155

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1808 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA. 1808 E 23rd St is in the Fairmont Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,053 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7666 sqft and was built in 1947.

1808 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,053 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1947. It last sold for $62,500 on Oct 28, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $163,400, with a rent estimate of $1,405/month.

Home Details for 1808 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
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: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7666 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 28, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$62,500
Sep 4, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$56,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,332	$143,400

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

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
6 Reviews

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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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Resident
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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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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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 1808 E 23rd St

What is 1808 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1808 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $163,400.
What is the price history for 1808 E 23rd St?
1808 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $62,500 in October 2014.
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 1808 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1808 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1808 E 23rd St?
The lot at 1808 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).