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 1908 Lay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1908 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $146,200 .

What is the price history for 1908 Lay St?

1908 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,112 in December 2010.

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.

Does 1908 Lay St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1908 Lay St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1908 Lay St?

The lot at 1908 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,488 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$146,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
700 sqft

1908 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,045/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 1, 2010 for $100,112

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$146K

Since last month

$3K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$4K (-2.5%)

Since last sale

$46K (+46.1%)

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 +72% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$146K
August 2026	$149K
July 2026	$151K
June 2026	$151K
May 2026	$152K
April 2026	$149K
March 2026	$147K
February 2026	$144K
January 2026	$146K
2025
December 2025	$143K
November 2025	$147K
October 2025	$147K
September 2025	$150K
August 2025	$152K
July 2025	$153K
June 2025	$153K
May 2025	$153K
April 2025	$153K
March 2025	$153K
February 2025	$148K
January 2025	$148K
2024
December 2024	$149K
November 2024	$150K
October 2024	$151K
September 2024	$153K
August 2024	$156K
July 2024	$159K
June 2024	$159K
May 2024	$159K
April 2024	$149K
March 2024	$143K
February 2024	$138K
January 2024	$135K
2023
December 2023	$139K
November 2023	$139K
October 2023	$141K
September 2023	$140K
August 2023	$142K
July 2023	$140K
June 2023	$140K
May 2023	$140K
April 2023	$136K
March 2023	$132K
February 2023	$132K
January 2023	$134K
2022
December 2022	$136K
November 2022	$138K
October 2022	$142K
September 2022	$144K
August 2022	$146K
July 2022	$147K
June 2022	$148K
May 2022	$146K
April 2022	$141K
March 2022	$140K
February 2022	$138K
January 2022	$137K
2021
December 2021	$138K
November 2021	$139K
October 2021	$140K
September 2021	$140K
August 2021	$140K
July 2021	$140K
June 2021	$136K
May 2021	$128K
April 2021	$124K
March 2021	$120K
February 2021	$119K
January 2021	$120K
2020
December 2020	$120K
November 2020	$117K
October 2020	$112K
September 2020	$113K
August 2020	$116K
July 2020	$115K
June 2020	$116K
May 2020	$117K
April 2020	$107K
March 2020	$105K
February 2020	$104K
January 2020	$102K
2019
December 2019	$103K
November 2019	$104K
October 2019	$101K
September 2019	$102K
August 2019	$99K
July 2019	$104K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$104K
April 2019	$103K
March 2019	$104K
February 2019	$105K
January 2019	$103K
2018
December 2018	$102K
November 2018	$102K
October 2018	$102K
September 2018	$99K
August 2018	$99K
July 2018	$101K
June 2018	$103K
May 2018	$102K
April 2018	$99K
March 2018	$103K
February 2018	$101K
January 2018	$105K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$94K
October 2017	$95K
September 2017	$95K
August 2017	$93K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$92K
May 2017	$91K
April 2017	$88K
March 2017	$89K
February 2017	$89K
January 2017	$89K
2016
December 2016	$86K
November 2016	$86K
October 2016	$87K
September 2016	$85K

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
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

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
1912 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$130,000	3	1	660	Off Market
1918 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$170,500	2	1	832	Off Market
1924 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$133,100	2	1	672	Off Market
1926 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$109,000	2	1	712	Off Market
2000 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$178,000	3	1	861	Off Market
2004 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$171,700	2	1	888	Off Market
1820 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$164,000	2	1	640	For Sale
1816 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$169,300	3	1	1,047	Off Market
1814 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$134,000	2	2	744	Off Market
1808 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$188,500	4	2	832	Off Market
1804 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$232,600	3	1	1,294	Off Market
1734 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.09	$144,500	3	1	1,299	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 1920

700 sqft

$209/sqft

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $146,200, with a rent estimate of $1,199/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 1, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$100,112
Oct 4, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$75,000
May 2, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000
Mar 10, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$89,500
May 21, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$29,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,668	$164,900

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
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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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"having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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"Plenty of dogs, but also hawks, if you have a small dog. Nice walk to Fairmont Park and Grandview Park."
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"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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"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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"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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"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 1908 Lay St

What is 1908 Lay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1908 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $146,200.
What is the price history for 1908 Lay St?
1908 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $100,112 in December 2010.
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.
Does 1908 Lay St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1908 Lay St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1908 Lay St?
The lot at 1908 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,488 sq ft).