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 2008 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2008 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $112,100 .

What is the price history for 2008 E 23rd St?

2008 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $15,000 in August 2018.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 2008 E 23rd St?

The lot at 2008 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).

Does 2008 E 23rd St have a garage?

Yes, 2008 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$112,100

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
624 sqft

2008 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 28, 2018 for $15,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$112K

Since last month

$5K (-3.9%)

Since last year

$3K (+3.1%)

Since last sale

$97K (+646.7%)

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 +104% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$112K
July 2026	$117K
June 2026	$112K
May 2026	$109K
April 2026	$103K
March 2026	$102K
February 2026	$103K
January 2026	$110K
2025
December 2025	$107K
November 2025	$107K
October 2025	$106K
September 2025	$106K
August 2025	$109K
July 2025	$107K
June 2025	$103K
May 2025	$108K
April 2025	$112K
March 2025	$103K
February 2025	$100K
January 2025	$101K
2024
December 2024	$102K
November 2024	$107K
October 2024	$104K
September 2024	$106K
August 2024	$110K
July 2024	$108K
June 2024	$107K
May 2024	$111K
April 2024	$107K
March 2024	$103K
February 2024	$102K
January 2024	$100K
2023
December 2023	$101K
November 2023	$100K
October 2023	$101K
September 2023	$99K
August 2023	$101K
July 2023	$101K
June 2023	$101K
May 2023	$101K
April 2023	$97K
March 2023	$93K
February 2023	$89K
January 2023	$90K
2022
December 2022	$90K
November 2022	$90K
October 2022	$95K
September 2022	$94K
August 2022	$95K
July 2022	$99K
June 2022	$102K
May 2022	$100K
April 2022	$95K
March 2022	$92K
February 2022	$87K
January 2022	$87K
2021
December 2021	$89K
November 2021	$91K
October 2021	$93K
September 2021	$93K
August 2021	$95K
July 2021	$96K
June 2021	$88K
May 2021	$78K
April 2021	$78K
March 2021	$74K
February 2021	$72K
January 2021	$73K
2020
December 2020	$70K
November 2020	$71K
October 2020	$71K
September 2020	$72K
August 2020	$70K
July 2020	$71K
June 2020	$69K
May 2020	$67K
April 2020	$66K
March 2020	$67K
February 2020	$67K
January 2020	$68K
2019
December 2019	$67K
November 2019	$66K
October 2019	$69K
September 2019	$67K
August 2019	$62K
July 2019	$64K
June 2019	$66K
May 2019	$67K
April 2019	$66K
March 2019	$68K
February 2019	$67K
January 2019	$68K
2018
December 2018	$74K
November 2018	$67K
October 2018	$65K
September 2018	$62K
August 2018	$66K
July 2018	$61K
June 2018	$59K
May 2018	$61K
April 2018	$63K
March 2018	$58K
February 2018	$46K
January 2018	$45K
2017
December 2017	$58K
November 2017	$57K
October 2017	$57K
September 2017	$58K
August 2017	$59K
July 2017	$65K
June 2017	$65K
May 2017	$60K
April 2017	$61K
March 2017	$61K
February 2017	$61K
January 2017	$58K
2016
December 2016	$51K
November 2016	$51K
October 2016	$48K
September 2016	$52K
August 2016	$55K

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
2008 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$80,000	05/28/26	1	1	596
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792
2227 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$121,873	07/23/26	2	1	720
2009 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$77,001	11/24/25	2	1	480
1817 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	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
2020 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$247,800	4	2	1,216	Off Market
2024 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$181,400	3	1	1,029	Off Market
2028 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$174,100	Studio	-	864	Off Market
2203 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.21	$184,300	2	2	896	Off Market
2225 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.17	$158,100	3	1	872	Off Market
2219 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.16	$188,000	3	1	836	Off Market
2004 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$159,500	2	1	884	Off Market
2000 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$110,200	2	1.5	1,008	Off Market
1926 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$140,300	1	1	824	Off Market
1924 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$172,600	2	1	1,101	Off Market
1920 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$139,300	2	1	768	Off Market
1914 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$186,500	3	1	1,304	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2008 E 23rd St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1946

Living Area

624 sqft

Price/Sqft

$180

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2008 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA. 2008 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 624 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7666 sqft and was built in 1946.

2008 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 624 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1946. It last sold for $15,000 on Aug 28, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $112,100, with a rent estimate of $931/month.

Home Details for 2008 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 3

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1946
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
Aug 28, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$15,000
Oct 10, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$15,000
May 16, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$22,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$750	$99,200

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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
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Neighborhood Overview

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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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Resident
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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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."
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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"
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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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Frequently asked questions about 2008 E 23rd St

What is 2008 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2008 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $112,100.
What is the price history for 2008 E 23rd St?
2008 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $15,000 in August 2018.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 2008 E 23rd St?
The lot at 2008 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,666 sq ft).
Does 2008 E 23rd St have a garage?
Yes, 2008 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.