$165,000
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft
1901 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Est. Mortgage $1,170/mo*
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Single-Family Home
Built in 1914
$206/sqft
Garage
Local Information
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About this House
What's unique:New flooringFresh interior finishesFully fenced backyard
Not every home needs 2,000 square feet to feel like home.
At 1901 E. 23rd Street, you'll find a thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom home that makes smart use of every inch. New flooring and fresh interior finishes create a clean, move-in-ready feel, while the fully fenced backyard offers plenty of space for dogs, gardening, backyard fires, or simply enjoying a quiet evening outdoors. The detached garage adds extra storage and flexibility for hobbies, tools, or weekend projects.
Located on Des Moines' east side, you're minutes from schools, shopping, parks, the Iowa State Fair Grounds and everyday conveniences, with easy access to wherever life takes you next. Whether you're buying your first home, downsizing, or looking for a low-maintenance property with character, this is the kind of place that feels comfortable from the moment you walk in.
At 1901 E. 23rd Street, you'll find a thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom home that makes smart use of every inch. New flooring and fresh interior finishes create a clean, move-in-ready feel, while the fully fenced backyard offers plenty of space for dogs, gardening, backyard fires, or simply enjoying a quiet evening outdoors. The detached garage adds extra storage and flexibility for hobbies, tools, or weekend projects.
Located on Des Moines' east side, you're minutes from schools, shopping, parks, the Iowa State Fair Grounds and everyday conveniences, with easy access to wherever life takes you next. Whether you're buying your first home, downsizing, or looking for a low-maintenance property with character, this is the kind of place that feels comfortable from the moment you walk in.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Samantha Hogan, (515) 783-2732
Real Broker, LLC
Tim Scheib, (515) 313-7103
Real Broker, LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#742087
Also Listed on DMMLS.
Home Details for 1901 E 23rd St
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 800 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveMicrowaveRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain LinkFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Cumulative Days on Market: 83Days on Market: 30 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1914 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story |
Building Construction Materials: Metal SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 06002058000000 |
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Price List Price: $165,000Price Per Sqft: $206 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Aug 24 2026 |
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MLS Status: Pending |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 742087 |
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Building Area Building Area: 800 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 7666.56 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 742087Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 783-2732Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06002058000000-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 83 |
Around this home
Neighborhood Overview
Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.
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.
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
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$162KSince last month
Decreased$100 (-0.1%)Since last year
Decreased$14K (-7.9%)Since last sale
Increased$24K (+17.4%)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 +121% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $162K |
| August 2026 | $162K |
| July 2026 | $160K |
| June 2026 | $166K |
| May 2026 | $171K |
| March 2026 | $169K |
| February 2026 | $170K |
| January 2026 | $171K |
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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 |
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0.07 | Single-Family Home | $155,000 | 06/22/26 | 2 | 1 | 870 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 11/03/25 | 2 | 1 | 672 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $175,000 | 09/30/25 | 2 | 1 | 728 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $121,873 | 07/23/26 | 2 | 1 | 720 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $124,900 | 12/15/25 | 2 | 1 | 635 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $85,000 | 04/07/26 | 2 | 1 | 912 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $165,000 | 02/26/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,209 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $149,900 | 07/28/26 | 3 | 1 | 913 |
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 |
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0.06 | $153,700 | 2 | 1 | 938 | Off Market | |
0.07 | $165,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,209 | Recently Sold | |
0.04 | $155,300 | 2 | 1 | 720 | Off Market | |
0.07 | $111,200 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,008 | Off Market | |
0.07 | $149,500 | 2 | 1 | 968 | Off Market | |
0.07 | $155,000 | 2 | 1 | 870 | Recently Sold | |
0.11 | $177,700 | 3 | 1 | 826 | Off Market | |
0.12 | $132,000 | 2 | 1 | 816 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $157,700 | 2 | 1 | 825 | Off Market | |
0.10 | $164,000 | 2 | 1 | 640 | For Sale | |
0.10 | $134,000 | 2 | 2 | 744 | Off Market | |
0.12 | $125,800 | 2 | 1 | 672 | Off Market |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Aug 24, 2026 Source: DMMLS #742087 | Pending | $165,000 |
Aug 24, 2026 Source: DMMLS #742087 | PriceChange | $165,000 Price increased by 3% |
Aug 13, 2026 Source: DMMLS #742087 | PriceChange | $160,000 Price decreased by 2% |
Jul 15, 2026 Source: DMMLS #742087 | PriceChange | $163,000 Price decreased by 2% |
Jun 29, 2026 Source: DMMLS #742087 | PriceChange | $167,000 Price decreased by 1% |
Jun 2, 2026 Source: DMMLS #742087 | Listed For Sale | $169,000 |
Apr 29, 2026 Source: DMMLS #723555 | ListingRemoved | $174,000 |
Feb 21, 2026 Source: DMMLS #723555 | PriceChange | $174,000 Price decreased by 1% |
Nov 7, 2025 Source: DMMLS #723555 | PriceChange | $175,000 Price decreased by 3% |
Sep 19, 2025 Source: DMMLS #723555 | PriceChange | $180,000 Price decreased by 1% |
Aug 23, 2025 Source: DMMLS #723555 | PriceChange | $182,500 Price decreased by 3% |
Aug 18, 2025 Source: DMMLS #723555 | PriceChange | $187,500 Price decreased by 1% |
Aug 3, 2025 Source: DMMLS #723555 | Listed For Sale | $190,000 |
Feb 28, 2022 Source: DMMLS #641100 | Sold | $138,000 |
Jan 28, 2022 Source: N/A | Sold | $85,000 |
Jan 24, 2022 Source: DMMLS #641100 | Pending | $134,900 |
Dec 14, 2021 Source: DMMLS #641100 | PendingToActive | $134,900 |
Nov 8, 2021 Source: DMMLS #641100 | Pending | $134,900 |
Nov 4, 2021 Source: DMMLS #641100 | Listed For Sale | $134,900 |
May 24, 2021 Source: N/A | Sold | $79,500 |
Nov 17, 2006 Source: N/A | Sold | $79,500 |
Sep 30, 2003 Source: N/A | Sold | $74,500 |
Jul 30, 2002 Source: N/A | Sold | $795 |
Apr 28, 2000 Source: N/A | Sold | $59,900 |
Dec 8, 1997 Source: N/A | Sold | $34,500 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $2,622 | $161,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Frequently asked questions about 1901 E 23rd St
- What is the estimated monthly payment for 1901 E 23rd St?Based on a $165,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1901 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is approximately $1,184 (about $901 principal & interest, $208 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
- How does the list price for 1901 E 23rd St compare to homes in Des Moines?1901 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is listed at $165,000, about 23% below the $214K median sale price in Des Moines.
- 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 homes for sale in Fairmont Park, Des Moines.
- What are the closest schools to 1901 E 23rd St?The closest schools to 1901 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 1901 E 23rd St have air conditioning?Yes, 1901 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
- How big is the lot at 1901 E 23rd St?The lot at 1901 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,667 sq ft).
1901 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft single-family home built in 1914. 1901 E 23rd St is located in Fairmont Park, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Jun 2, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 742087.