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

OFF MARKET

2012 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 sqft

$184,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,261/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$184,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,261/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,040 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2012 Lay St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1912

Living Area

1,040 sqft

Price/Sqft

$178

Parking

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $184,900, with a rent estimate of $1,288/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 History for 2012 Lay St

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/06/2018	$123,000	Sold	DMMLS #561894
Recording Date 07/06/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/25/2018	$119,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/04/2018	$65,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/04/2018 Contract Date 03/05/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $104
02/09/2018	$0	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/11/2013	$69,500	Sold	DMMLS #420734
Recording Date 10/11/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/22/2013	$70,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-7%)
02/01/2013	$75,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/28/1998	$68,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/28/1998 Contract Date 07/24/1998 County Transfer Tax $109 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,322
Assessment	$199,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2012 Lay St

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 homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $146,900
2 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
2024 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
JUL 23, 2026
$180,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,556 sqft
2028 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,500
2 bd
1 ba
778 sqft
2219 Delaware Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $100,700
1 bd
1 ba
624 sqft
2213 Delaware Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,200
2 bd
1 ba
754 sqft
2120 E 21st St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,900
2 bd
1 ba
825 sqft
2128 E 21st St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $122,400
2 bd
1 ba
640 sqft
2008 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,900
2 bd
1 ba
888 sqft
2004 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,300
3 bd
1 ba
861 sqft
2000 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $116,600
2 bd
1 ba
712 sqft
1926 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $138,900
2 bd
1 ba
672 sqft
1924 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $177,800
2 bd
1 ba
832 sqft
1918 Lay St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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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

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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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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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