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 2000 Lay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2000 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $178,000 .

What is the price history for 2000 Lay St?

2000 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $159,900 in April 2022.

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 2000 Lay St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2000 Lay St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 2000 Lay St?

The lot at 2000 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,489 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$178,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
861 sqft

2000 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,256/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 4, 2022 for $159,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$178K

Since last month

$300 (+0.2%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.3%)

Since last sale

$18K (+11%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +109% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$178K
August 2026	$177K
July 2026	$179K
June 2026	$180K
May 2026	$179K
April 2026	$179K
March 2026	$179K
February 2026	$176K
January 2026	$177K
2025
December 2025	$174K
November 2025	$178K
October 2025	$179K
September 2025	$180K
August 2025	$180K
July 2025	$182K
June 2025	$183K
May 2025	$182K
April 2025	$181K
March 2025	$181K
February 2025	$178K
January 2025	$177K
2024
December 2024	$179K
November 2024	$181K
October 2024	$181K
September 2024	$181K
August 2024	$179K
July 2024	$179K
June 2024	$179K
May 2024	$182K
April 2024	$180K
March 2024	$178K
February 2024	$176K
January 2024	$175K
2023
December 2023	$176K
November 2023	$173K
October 2023	$173K
September 2023	$170K
August 2023	$169K
July 2023	$170K
June 2023	$170K
May 2023	$170K
April 2023	$169K
March 2023	$168K
February 2023	$167K
January 2023	$166K
2022
December 2022	$166K
November 2022	$167K
October 2022	$168K
September 2022	$168K
August 2022	$167K
July 2022	$166K
June 2022	$165K
May 2022	$163K
April 2022	$161K
March 2022	$160K
February 2022	$135K
January 2022	$133K
2021
December 2021	$133K
November 2021	$135K
October 2021	$135K
September 2021	$136K
August 2021	$136K
July 2021	$137K
June 2021	$131K
May 2021	$121K
April 2021	$115K
March 2021	$117K
February 2021	$117K
January 2021	$117K
2020
December 2020	$116K
November 2020	$112K
October 2020	$114K
September 2020	$113K
August 2020	$112K
July 2020	$109K
June 2020	$108K
May 2020	$107K
April 2020	$92K
March 2020	$91K
February 2020	$90K
January 2020	$87K
2019
December 2019	$83K
November 2019	$94K
October 2019	$95K
September 2019	$96K
August 2019	$97K
July 2019	$96K
June 2019	$97K
May 2019	$96K
April 2019	$96K
March 2019	$96K
February 2019	$96K
January 2019	$95K
2018
December 2018	$94K
November 2018	$94K
October 2018	$94K
September 2018	$94K
August 2018	$94K
July 2018	$94K
June 2018	$93K
May 2018	$94K
April 2018	$93K
March 2018	$92K
February 2018	$91K
January 2018	$91K
2017
December 2017	$92K
November 2017	$90K
October 2017	$89K
September 2017	$90K
August 2017	$90K
July 2017	$88K
June 2017	$88K
May 2017	$88K
April 2017	$87K
March 2017	$87K
February 2017	$87K
January 2017	$86K
2016
December 2016	$86K
November 2016	$86K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$85K

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
2004 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$171,700	2	1	888	Off Market
2012 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$179,700	2	1	1,040	Off Market
2024 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$141,000	2	1	850	Off Market
2028 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$180,200	4	2	1,556	Recently Sold
2219 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.46	$124,600	2	1	778	Off Market
1926 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$109,000	2	1	712	Off Market
1924 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$133,100	2	1	672	Off Market
1918 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$170,500	2	1	832	Off Market
1912 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$130,000	3	1	660	Off Market
1908 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$146,200	2	2	700	Off Market
1820 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$164,000	2	1	640	For Sale

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2000 Lay St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1913

861 sqft

$207/sqft

Garage

About this House

Cute house for rent. Large eat-in kitchen with dishwasher. Deck. Updated bath with tub/shower. Yard that is mostly fenced. 1 car detached garage. Safe area. The bedrooms are all on smaller side. Lots of storage in basement. Available 12/1. This is to be courteous of current tenants. Bring information to fill out application such as copy of check stub and drivers license. Background checks, income come verification and credit checks will be done - just be honest. Deposit = 1 month rent. We will state it is rented when it is - you dont have to ask. Will be showing today Sun 11/10 130-3

Tenant pays all utilities. 12 mo lease, then month to month

2000 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 861 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1913. It last sold for $159,900 on Apr 4, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2019 with an asking price of $940 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $178,000, with a rent estimate of $1,295/month.

Home Details for 2000 Lay St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1913Year Updated: 2016
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
Apr 4, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646701	Sold	$159,900
Mar 8, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646701	Pending	$159,900
Mar 2, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646701	Listed For Sale	$159,900
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Nov 16, 2019 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$895
Nov 3, 2019 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$895 Price decreased by 5%
Oct 30, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$940
Sep 29, 2016 Source: DMMLS #521467	Sold	$85,000
Aug 15, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$89,900
Jul 7, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900
Jan 22, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$85,500
Aug 17, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$56,000
Feb 21, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$71,000
Jul 28, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$74,500
Jan 16, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$40,000
Sep 12, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$64,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,640	$150,100

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
1y ago
6 Reviews

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Fairmont Park

16 Homes For You
Buy: $145k - $350k

See Local Highlights

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.

Trulia User
Visitor
2y ago
"having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
1
Flag
Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
"Plenty of dogs, but also hawks, if you have a small dog. Nice walk to Fairmont Park and Grandview Park."
0
Flag
Trulia User
Resident
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."
0
Flag
Trulia User
Resident
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"
0
Flag
Trulia User
Resident
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."
0
Flag
Tammy
Resident
6y ago
"Good school. Nice grocery store & some shopping. Generally well patrolled by police. Friendly neighbors"
0
Flag
Cdavisxyz
14y ago
"Quiet, stable, well-maintained Leverett Park neighborhood with some 2nd- and 3rd-generation families. Mature trees, freeway access."
8
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 2000 Lay St

What is 2000 Lay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2000 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $178,000.
What is the price history for 2000 Lay St?
2000 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $159,900 in April 2022.
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 2000 Lay St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2000 Lay St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 2000 Lay St?
The lot at 2000 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,489 sq ft).