1908 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

1908 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 700 sqft

$152,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,054/mo*
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$152,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,054/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
700 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
700 sqft
Price/Sqft
$218
Parking
Garage

About this House

Great house, needs a little TLC. Had complete remodel about 3 years ago. Don't let 700 sq ft scare you. It is open and the rooms are spacious. Master bedroom has atrium door to a back deck. Roof, siding, kitchen, bathroom, basement, walls, lights and windows were all new 3 years ago. Add a little TLC and you'll have a great house. Assessor has basement sq ft at 359 - it is actually the same size as house and all usable. NFC Financing available-this is a NFC extended area. Tax abatement on remodel until 2016.
1908 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 700 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1920. It last sold for $100,112 on Dec 1, 2010. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $152,800, with a rent estimate of $1,190/month.

Home Details for 1908 Lay St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber 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: WoodFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 2006
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5488 sqft

Price History for 1908 Lay St

DatePriceEventSource
12/01/2010$100,112Sold
N/A
10/04/2009$75,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/02/2009$75,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/10/2006$89,500Sold
N/A
05/21/2001$29,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$211K
$5.03KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$4MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,668
Assessment$164,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1908 Lay St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1904 Lay St, Des Moines, IA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$125,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,278
1817 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$110,000
09/25/25
2
1
600
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 1908 Lay St.
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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

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  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of dogs, but also hawks, if you have a small dog. Nice walk to Fairmont Park and Grandview Park."
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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
    "Good school. Nice grocery store & some shopping. Generally well patrolled by police. Friendly neighbors"
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  • Cdavisxyz
    "Quiet, stable, well-maintained Leverett Park neighborhood with some 2nd- and 3rd-generation families. Mature trees, freeway access."
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