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 2001 Lay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2001 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $139,800 .

What is the price history for 2001 Lay St?

2001 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $87,500 in March 2005.

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 2001 Lay St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2001 Lay St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2001 Lay St?

The lot at 2001 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$139,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
884 sqft

2001 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,003/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 22, 2005 for $87,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$140K

Since last month

$3K (-2%)

Since last year

$5K (-3.3%)

Since last sale

$52K (+59.8%)

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 +82% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$140K
August 2026	$143K
July 2026	$144K
June 2026	$146K
May 2026	$145K
April 2026	$142K
March 2026	$143K
February 2026	$140K
January 2026	$141K
2025
December 2025	$138K
November 2025	$144K
October 2025	$144K
September 2025	$145K
August 2025	$148K
July 2025	$150K
June 2025	$149K
May 2025	$149K
April 2025	$150K
March 2025	$148K
February 2025	$142K
January 2025	$142K
2024
December 2024	$143K
November 2024	$145K
October 2024	$147K
September 2024	$147K
August 2024	$150K
July 2024	$151K
June 2024	$151K
May 2024	$152K
April 2024	$147K
March 2024	$144K
February 2024	$137K
January 2024	$134K
2023
December 2023	$138K
November 2023	$137K
October 2023	$139K
September 2023	$138K
August 2023	$138K
July 2023	$141K
June 2023	$140K
May 2023	$135K
April 2023	$133K
March 2023	$128K
February 2023	$123K
January 2023	$123K
2022
December 2022	$124K
November 2022	$126K
October 2022	$130K
September 2022	$131K
August 2022	$132K
July 2022	$132K
June 2022	$132K
May 2022	$130K
April 2022	$124K
March 2022	$118K
February 2022	$112K
January 2022	$113K
2021
December 2021	$114K
November 2021	$115K
October 2021	$117K
September 2021	$117K
August 2021	$118K
July 2021	$119K
June 2021	$118K
May 2021	$114K
April 2021	$111K
March 2021	$107K
February 2021	$103K
January 2021	$105K
2020
December 2020	$102K
November 2020	$102K
October 2020	$103K
September 2020	$102K
August 2020	$101K
July 2020	$100K
June 2020	$97K
May 2020	$93K
April 2020	$93K
March 2020	$93K
February 2020	$90K
January 2020	$90K
2019
December 2019	$93K
November 2019	$93K
October 2019	$94K
September 2019	$96K
August 2019	$93K
July 2019	$98K
June 2019	$96K
May 2019	$94K
April 2019	$96K
March 2019	$96K
February 2019	$94K
January 2019	$97K
2018
December 2018	$93K
November 2018	$91K
October 2018	$93K
September 2018	$88K
August 2018	$88K
July 2018	$89K
June 2018	$92K
May 2018	$92K
April 2018	$91K
March 2018	$89K
February 2018	$89K
January 2018	$87K
2017
December 2017	$86K
November 2017	$82K
October 2017	$80K
September 2017	$83K
August 2017	$84K
July 2017	$88K
June 2017	$79K
May 2017	$79K
April 2017	$79K
March 2017	$79K
February 2017	$78K
January 2017	$79K
2016
December 2016	$76K
November 2016	$77K
October 2016	$76K
September 2016	$77K

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
1817 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$110,000	09/25/25	2	1	600
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792
2227 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$121,873	07/23/26	2	1	720

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
1925 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$166,200	3	1	924	Off Market
1921 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$116,900	2	1	820	Off Market
1909 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$119,700	2	1	746	Off Market
1905 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$162,600	3	1	1,178	Off Market
1821 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$175,500	4	2	1,512	Off Market
1815 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.08	$197,300	3	1	1,269	Off Market
2003 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$172,800	3	1	864	Off Market
2007 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$135,400	2	1	1,044	Off Market
2013 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$136,100	3	1	974	Off Market
2017 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$124,200	2	1	720	Off Market
2021 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$118,500	1	1	516	Off Market
2424 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.33	$116,600	1	1.5	794	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 1938

884 sqft

$158/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2001 Lay St, Des Moines, IA. 2001 Lay St is in the Fairmont Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 884 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6664 sqft and was built in 1938.

2001 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 884 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1938. It last sold for $87,500 on Mar 22, 2005. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $139,800, with a rent estimate of $1,159/month.

Home Details for 2001 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: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1938
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 22, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$87,500
Sep 30, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,842	$131,700

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!
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1y ago
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions about 2001 Lay St

What is 2001 Lay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2001 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $139,800.
What is the price history for 2001 Lay St?
2001 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $87,500 in March 2005.
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 2001 Lay St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2001 Lay St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2001 Lay St?
The lot at 2001 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).