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

OFF MARKET

1925 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
924 sqft

$172,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,177/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$172,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,177/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

924 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1912

Living Area

924 sqft

Price/Sqft

$187

Parking

Garage

Description

Fantastic remodel on this great bungalow home with 3 bedrooms! This home features new laminate floors, carpet, fresh paint, and a brand new kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. You will appreciate the huge bathroom room with new vanity and flooring and also the convenience of the first floor laundry! This home also features a nice area for entertaining in the big back yard and a detached garage!

1925 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 924 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1912. It last sold for $85,000 on May 19, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $172,400, with a rent estimate of $1,387/month.

Home Details for 1925 Lay St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
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: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 2017
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price History for 1925 Lay St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/19/2017	$85,000	Sold	DMMLS #531335
Recording Date 05/19/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/17/2017	$95,900	Pending	Agent Provided

03/24/2017	$95,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-1%)
02/17/2017	$96,900	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

02/16/2017	$96,900	Pending	Agent Provided

02/03/2017	$96,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,100 (-2%)
01/24/2017	$99,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/13/2016	$47,200	Sold	DMMLS #526791
Recording Date 12/13/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/06/2016	$40,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/28/2006	$29,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/28/2006 Contract Date 12/20/2006 County Transfer Tax $47 Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/04/2006	$39,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/04/2006 Contract Date 09/21/2006 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$2,580
Assessment	$158,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1925 Lay St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1817 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$110,000	09/25/25	2	1	600
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792
1904 Lay St, Des Moines, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$125,000	04/27/26	3	2	1,278

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $128,900
2 bd
1 ba
820 sqft
1921 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $129,000
2 bd
1 ba
746 sqft
1909 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,178 sqft
1905 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,512 sqft
1821 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,269 sqft
1815 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,300
2 bd
1 ba
640 sqft
1813 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $148,000
2 bd
1 ba
884 sqft
2001 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,500
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
2003 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,044 sqft
2007 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,200
3 bd
1 ba
974 sqft
2013 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $133,200
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
2017 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,300
1 bd
1 ba
516 sqft
2021 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Fairmont Park

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Buy: $114k - $325k

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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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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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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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