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 2005 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2005 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $141,300 .

What is the price history for 2005 E 23rd St?

2005 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $135,000 in May 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.

How big is the lot at 2005 E 23rd St?

The lot at 2005 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,667 sq ft).

Does 2005 E 23rd St have a garage?

Yes, 2005 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$141,300

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
768 sqft

2005 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,013/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 2, 2022 for $135,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$141K

Since last month

$600 (+0.4%)

Since last year

$4K (-2.9%)

Since last sale

$7K (+5.3%)

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 +199% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$142K
August 2026	$142K
July 2026	$144K
June 2026	$146K
May 2026	$145K
April 2026	$145K
March 2026	$144K
February 2026	$142K
January 2026	$144K
2025
December 2025	$141K
November 2025	$145K
October 2025	$146K
September 2025	$146K
August 2025	$147K
July 2025	$149K
June 2025	$151K
May 2025	$151K
April 2025	$155K
March 2025	$156K
February 2025	$154K
January 2025	$152K
2024
December 2024	$155K
November 2024	$156K
October 2024	$155K
September 2024	$154K
August 2024	$155K
July 2024	$155K
June 2024	$156K
May 2024	$158K
April 2024	$155K
March 2024	$153K
February 2024	$150K
January 2024	$151K
2023
December 2023	$148K
November 2023	$146K
October 2023	$143K
September 2023	$142K
August 2023	$141K
July 2023	$142K
June 2023	$142K
May 2023	$142K
April 2023	$142K
March 2023	$141K
February 2023	$140K
January 2023	$139K
2022
December 2022	$139K
November 2022	$140K
October 2022	$141K
September 2022	$140K
August 2022	$140K
July 2022	$139K
June 2022	$138K
May 2022	$136K
April 2022	$135K
March 2022	$135K
February 2022	$74K
January 2022	$73K
2021
December 2021	$65K
November 2021	$69K
October 2021	$75K
August 2021	$95K
July 2021	$91K
June 2021	$68K
May 2021	$69K
April 2021	$64K
March 2021	$65K
February 2021	$58K
January 2021	$62K
2020
December 2020	$65K
November 2020	$64K
October 2020	$62K
September 2020	$62K
August 2020	$60K
July 2020	$56K
June 2020	$57K
May 2020	$58K
April 2020	$61K
March 2020	$62K
February 2020	$64K
January 2020	$67K
2019
December 2019	$68K
November 2019	$72K
October 2019	$72K
September 2019	$72K
August 2019	$75K
July 2019	$70K
June 2019	$70K
May 2019	$66K
April 2019	$63K
March 2019	$66K
February 2019	$65K
January 2019	$67K
2018
December 2018	$72K
November 2018	$67K
October 2018	$65K
September 2018	$63K
August 2018	$69K
July 2018	$63K
June 2018	$61K
May 2018	$61K
April 2018	$61K
March 2018	$56K
February 2018	$41K
January 2018	$42K
2017
December 2017	$46K
November 2017	$50K
October 2017	$52K
September 2017	$47K
August 2017	$49K
July 2017	$50K
June 2017	$46K
May 2017	$48K
April 2017	$45K
March 2017	$45K
February 2017	$43K
January 2017	$48K
2016
December 2016	$42K
November 2016	$43K
October 2016	$43K
September 2016	$48K

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
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792
2008 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$80,000	05/28/26	1	1	596
1817 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	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
2001 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$114,600	2	1	682	Off Market
1921 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$174,000	2	1	1,302	Off Market
1917 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$149,400	2	1	869	Off Market
1913 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$111,400	2	1	682	Off Market
1909 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$134,500	2	1	682	Off Market
1905 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$145,200	1	1	1,095	Off Market
2011 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$169,500	2	1	904	Off Market
2013 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$129,700	2	1	754	Off Market
2311 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$157,700	2	1	825	Off Market
2025 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$122,200	2	1	746	Off Market
2029 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$134,000	2	1	746	Off Market
2232 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.20	$208,900	3	2	936	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 1915

768 sqft

$184/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Ranch style homeCellar style basementMetal roofLaundry hookupsHome warrantyConvenient pantry

This single-family home is located at 2005 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA. 2005 E 23rd St is in the Fairmont Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 768 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7667 sqft and was built in 1915.

2005 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1915. It last sold for $135,000 on May 2, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $141,300, with a rent estimate of $961/month.

Home Details for 2005 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalExterior: OtherFoundation Type: MasonryPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7666 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 2, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646864	Sold	$135,000
Apr 4, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646864	Pending	$135,000
Mar 16, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646864	PriceChange	$135,000 Price decreased by 4%
Mar 5, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646864	Listed For Sale	$139,900
Dec 23, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633216	Sold	$65,000
Nov 18, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633216	Pending	$74,000
Nov 12, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633216	PendingToActive	$74,000
Nov 8, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633216	Pending	$74,000
Nov 2, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633216	PriceChange	$74,000 Price decreased by 6%
Oct 21, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633216	PriceChange	$79,000 Price decreased by 7%
Oct 7, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633216	PriceChange	$85,000 Price decreased by 3%
Sep 27, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633216	Listed For Sale	$87,500
Jan 14, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$60,000
Jul 15, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$28,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,118	$121,100

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!
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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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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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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 2005 E 23rd St

What is 2005 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2005 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $141,300.
What is the price history for 2005 E 23rd St?
2005 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $135,000 in May 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.
How big is the lot at 2005 E 23rd St?
The lot at 2005 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,667 sq ft).
Does 2005 E 23rd St have a garage?
Yes, 2005 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.