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 2012 Lay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2012 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $179,700 .

What is the price history for 2012 Lay St?

2012 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $123,000 in July 2018.

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 2012 Lay St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2012 Lay St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2012 Lay St?

The lot at 2012 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,489 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$179,700

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 sqft

2012 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,267/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 6, 2018 for $123,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$180K

Since last month

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.7%)

Since last sale

$57K (+46.3%)

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 +132% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$180K
August 2026	$181K
July 2026	$183K
June 2026	$184K
May 2026	$184K
April 2026	$183K
March 2026	$181K
February 2026	$179K
January 2026	$179K
2025
December 2025	$177K
November 2025	$182K
October 2025	$183K
September 2025	$183K
August 2025	$185K
July 2025	$187K
June 2025	$188K
May 2025	$188K
April 2025	$186K
March 2025	$186K
February 2025	$182K
January 2025	$182K
2024
December 2024	$183K
November 2024	$185K
October 2024	$184K
September 2024	$184K
August 2024	$183K
July 2024	$182K
June 2024	$183K
May 2024	$185K
April 2024	$181K
March 2024	$178K
February 2024	$175K
January 2024	$173K
2023
December 2023	$174K
November 2023	$174K
October 2023	$176K
September 2023	$176K
August 2023	$176K
July 2023	$176K
June 2023	$174K
May 2023	$171K
April 2023	$168K
March 2023	$164K
February 2023	$158K
January 2023	$156K
2022
December 2022	$157K
November 2022	$158K
October 2022	$161K
September 2022	$163K
August 2022	$164K
July 2022	$164K
June 2022	$164K
May 2022	$162K
April 2022	$157K
March 2022	$155K
February 2022	$154K
January 2022	$153K
2021
December 2021	$153K
November 2021	$154K
October 2021	$155K
September 2021	$156K
August 2021	$157K
July 2021	$156K
June 2021	$152K
May 2021	$146K
April 2021	$143K
March 2021	$142K
February 2021	$140K
January 2021	$136K
2020
December 2020	$134K
November 2020	$135K
October 2020	$134K
September 2020	$134K
August 2020	$132K
July 2020	$132K
June 2020	$130K
May 2020	$131K
April 2020	$129K
March 2020	$129K
February 2020	$128K
January 2020	$128K
2019
December 2019	$128K
November 2019	$128K
October 2019	$127K
September 2019	$127K
August 2019	$127K
July 2019	$127K
June 2019	$126K
May 2019	$126K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$126K
February 2019	$126K
January 2019	$125K
2018
December 2018	$124K
November 2018	$123K
October 2018	$124K
September 2018	$124K
August 2018	$124K
July 2018	$123K
June 2018	$99K
May 2018	$100K
April 2018	$98K
March 2018	$98K
February 2018	$97K
January 2018	$98K
2017
December 2017	$89K
November 2017	$87K
October 2017	$87K
September 2017	$89K
August 2017	$88K
July 2017	$93K
June 2017	$94K
May 2017	$93K
April 2017	$90K
March 2017	$88K
February 2017	$88K
January 2017	$88K
2016
December 2016	$83K
November 2016	$81K
October 2016	$80K
September 2016	$78K

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	0.18	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792
1817 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	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
2024 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$141,000	2	1	850	Off Market
2028 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$159,900	4	1.5	1,556	For Sale
2219 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.45	$124,600	2	1	778	Off Market
2213 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.44	$99,000	1	1	624	Off Market
2120 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.41	$133,400	2	1	754	Off Market
2128 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.41	$148,200	2	1	825	Off Market
2004 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$171,700	2	1	888	Off Market
2000 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$178,000	3	1	861	Off Market
1926 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$109,000	2	1	712	Off Market
1924 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$133,100	2	1	672	Off Market
1918 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$170,500	2	1	832	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 1912

1,040 sqft

$173/sqft

Garage

About this House

NEWLY REMODELED HOME WITH FEATURES THAT INCLUDE 2 LARGE BEDROOMS, EAT IN KITCHEN WITH OAK CABINETS AND NEW APPLIANCES, 9'CEILINGS, 2 CAR BET. GAR, PRIVACY FENCED YARD. CALL TODAY

2012 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1912. It last sold for $123,000 on Jul 6, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $179,700, with a rent estimate of $1,201/month.

Home Details for 2012 Lay St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Pantry
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Stone
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 2018
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5500 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 6, 2018 Source: DMMLS #561894	Sold	$123,000
May 25, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$119,900
Apr 4, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$65,500
Feb 9, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Oct 11, 2013 Source: DMMLS #420734	Sold	$69,500
Aug 22, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$70,000 Price decreased by 7%
Feb 1, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$75,000
Jul 28, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$68,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,322	$199,400

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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Buy: $145k - $350k

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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 2012 Lay St

What is 2012 Lay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2012 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $179,700.
What is the price history for 2012 Lay St?
2012 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $123,000 in July 2018.
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 2012 Lay St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2012 Lay St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2012 Lay St?
The lot at 2012 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.13 acres (5,489 sq ft).