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 1817 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1817 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $161,000 .

What is the price history for 1817 E 23rd St?

1817 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $128,000 in October 2020.

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 1817 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1817 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1817 E 23rd St?

The lot at 1817 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,667 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$161,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
640 sqft

1817 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,116/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 14, 2020 for $128,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$161K

Since last month

$700 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$2K (-0.9%)

Since last sale

$33K (+25.8%)

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 +157% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$161K
August 2026	$161K
July 2026	$162K
June 2026	$163K
May 2026	$163K
April 2026	$163K
March 2026	$161K
February 2026	$159K
January 2026	$160K
2025
December 2025	$157K
November 2025	$161K
October 2025	$161K
September 2025	$161K
August 2025	$163K
July 2025	$164K
June 2025	$165K
May 2025	$165K
April 2025	$163K
March 2025	$163K
February 2025	$159K
January 2025	$160K
2024
December 2024	$161K
November 2024	$162K
October 2024	$161K
September 2024	$162K
August 2024	$161K
July 2024	$160K
June 2024	$161K
May 2024	$162K
April 2024	$160K
March 2024	$159K
February 2024	$157K
January 2024	$156K
2023
December 2023	$157K
November 2023	$155K
October 2023	$158K
September 2023	$158K
August 2023	$157K
July 2023	$157K
June 2023	$155K
May 2023	$155K
April 2023	$152K
March 2023	$149K
February 2023	$144K
January 2023	$143K
2022
December 2022	$144K
November 2022	$142K
October 2022	$145K
September 2022	$147K
August 2022	$147K
July 2022	$147K
June 2022	$148K
May 2022	$151K
April 2022	$150K
March 2022	$149K
February 2022	$148K
January 2022	$147K
2021
December 2021	$146K
November 2021	$144K
October 2021	$143K
September 2021	$142K
August 2021	$142K
July 2021	$141K
June 2021	$140K
May 2021	$138K
April 2021	$135K
March 2021	$134K
February 2021	$132K
January 2021	$129K
2020
December 2020	$128K
November 2020	$128K
October 2020	$128K
September 2020	$126K
August 2020	$127K
July 2020	$128K
June 2020	$125K
May 2020	$82K
April 2020	$83K
March 2020	$82K
February 2020	$81K
January 2020	$83K
2019
December 2019	$82K
November 2019	$85K
October 2019	$82K
September 2019	$82K
August 2019	$78K
July 2019	$82K
June 2019	$80K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$85K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$83K
January 2019	$84K
2018
December 2018	$86K
November 2018	$84K
October 2018	$79K
September 2018	$74K
August 2018	$70K
July 2018	$65K
June 2018	$68K
May 2018	$69K
April 2018	$75K
March 2018	$68K
February 2018	$67K
January 2018	$58K
2017
December 2017	$75K
November 2017	$70K
October 2017	$68K
September 2017	$73K
August 2017	$69K
July 2017	$70K
June 2017	$68K
May 2017	$67K
April 2017	$68K
March 2017	$68K
February 2017	$62K
January 2017	$61K
2016
December 2016	$63K
November 2016	$59K
October 2016	$55K
September 2016	$63K

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	0.18	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792
1817 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.19	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
1801 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$255,400	3	1	1,166	Off Market
1808 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$198,500	3	1	973	Off Market
1810 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$150,900	2	1	720	Off Market
1814 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$140,600	2	1	720	Off Market
1820 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$120,600	2	1	827	Off Market
1900 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$150,800	2	1	1,000	Off Market
1821 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$131,700	2	1	842	Off Market
1901 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$165,000	2	1	800	For Sale
1905 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$149,300	1	1	1,095	Off Market
1909 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$137,700	2	1	682	Off Market
1913 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$115,200	2	1	682	Off Market
1917 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$151,100	2	1	869	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1916

640 sqft

$252/sqft

Garage

About this House

Don't miss your chance to make this adorable bungalow your new home! Completely remodeled 3 bedrooms and full bath. Warmly stained kitchen cabinetry and all the appliances are included. Vinyl siding, 2 car detached garage. Improvements include roof, siding, furnace/ac, electrical, plumbing, etc. Ready to move in and enjoy life!

1817 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 640 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1916. It last sold for $128,000 on Oct 14, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $161,000, with a rent estimate of $1,101/month.

Home Details for 1817 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 14, 2020 Source: DMMLS #607488	Sold	$128,000
Sep 16, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$125,000
Sep 10, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$125,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 18, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$127,500
Aug 12, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$127,500
Jul 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$127,500 Price decreased by 2%
Jul 21, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$130,000 Price increased by 4%
Jun 22, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$125,000
Jun 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$125,000
Feb 1, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$14,000
Jan 4, 2012 Source: DMMLS #390896	Sold	$11,500
Oct 26, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$12,000 Price decreased by 29%
Sep 29, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$17,000
Jan 18, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$83,092
Oct 15, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$44,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,850	$162,900

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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1y ago
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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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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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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 1817 E 23rd St

What is 1817 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1817 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $161,000.
What is the price history for 1817 E 23rd St?
1817 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $128,000 in October 2020.
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 1817 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1817 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1817 E 23rd St?
The lot at 1817 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,667 sq ft).