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 2017 Lay St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2017 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $124,200 .

What is the price history for 2017 Lay St?

2017 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,000 in March 2021.

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 2017 Lay St?

The lot at 2017 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,665 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$124,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
720 sqft

2017 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $899/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 5, 2021 for $60,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$124K

Since last month

$3K (-2.3%)

Since last year

$5K (-3.6%)

Since last sale

$64K (+107%)

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 +121% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$124K
August 2026	$127K
July 2026	$130K
June 2026	$131K
May 2026	$131K
April 2026	$127K
March 2026	$127K
February 2026	$126K
January 2026	$130K
2025
December 2025	$124K
November 2025	$130K
October 2025	$130K
September 2025	$129K
August 2025	$132K
July 2025	$133K
June 2025	$133K
May 2025	$133K
April 2025	$133K
March 2025	$133K
February 2025	$128K
January 2025	$127K
2024
December 2024	$127K
November 2024	$129K
October 2024	$126K
September 2024	$127K
August 2024	$133K
July 2024	$134K
June 2024	$134K
May 2024	$135K
April 2024	$126K
March 2024	$122K
February 2024	$117K
January 2024	$115K
2023
December 2023	$118K
November 2023	$118K
October 2023	$120K
September 2023	$120K
August 2023	$119K
July 2023	$120K
June 2023	$112K
May 2023	$119K
April 2023	$116K
March 2023	$108K
February 2023	$111K
January 2023	$117K
2022
December 2022	$118K
November 2022	$118K
October 2022	$102K
September 2022	$85K
August 2022	$70K
July 2022	$69K
June 2022	$69K
May 2022	$68K
April 2022	$68K
March 2022	$67K
February 2022	$66K
January 2022	$66K
2021
December 2021	$65K
November 2021	$65K
October 2021	$64K
September 2021	$63K
August 2021	$63K
July 2021	$63K
June 2021	$63K
May 2021	$62K
April 2021	$61K
March 2021	$60K
February 2021	$62K
January 2021	$61K
2020
December 2020	$80K
November 2020	$76K
October 2020	$73K
September 2020	$74K
August 2020	$79K
July 2020	$82K
June 2020	$76K
May 2020	$73K
April 2020	$67K
March 2020	$67K
February 2020	$68K
January 2020	$68K
2019
December 2019	$68K
November 2019	$71K
October 2019	$67K
September 2019	$65K
August 2019	$63K
July 2019	$65K
June 2019	$66K
May 2019	$71K
April 2019	$74K
March 2019	$76K
February 2019	$76K
January 2019	$78K
2018
December 2018	$82K
November 2018	$75K
October 2018	$76K
September 2018	$76K
August 2018	$73K
July 2018	$69K
June 2018	$69K
May 2018	$71K
April 2018	$70K
March 2018	$65K
February 2018	$57K
January 2018	$54K
2017
December 2017	$60K
November 2017	$59K
October 2017	$62K
September 2017	$59K
August 2017	$57K
July 2017	$58K
June 2017	$57K
May 2017	$57K
April 2017	$55K
March 2017	$53K
February 2017	$56K
January 2017	$55K
2016
December 2016	$59K
November 2016	$59K
October 2016	$56K
September 2016	$56K

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	0.13	Single-Family Home	$110,000	09/25/25	2	1	600
2410 Richland Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$56,000	10/16/25	2	1	864
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792
2227 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	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
2013 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$136,100	3	1	974	Off Market
2007 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$135,400	2	1	1,044	Off Market
2003 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$172,800	3	1	864	Off Market
2001 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$139,800	2	1	884	Off Market
1925 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$166,200	3	1	924	Off Market
1921 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$116,900	2	1	820	Off Market
2021 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$118,500	1	1	516	Off Market
2424 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.36	$116,600	1	1.5	794	Off Market
1541 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.32	$161,400	2	1	880	Off Market
1539 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.33	$120,200	1	1	591	Off Market
1555 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.34	$222,000	3	3	1,664	Off Market
4102 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	1.56	$255,000	4	2	1,040	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1952

720 sqft

$173/sqft

About this House

Investment opportunity! This diamond in the rough needs cosmetic updates and elbow grease. 2 beds, 1 bath, fully fenced yard and 720 sqft. Call for a private showing. All information obtained from Seller and public records.

2017 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1952. It last sold for $60,000 on Mar 5, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $124,200, with a rent estimate of $1,219/month.

Home Details for 2017 Lay St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952Year Updated: 2021
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 5, 2021 Source: DMMLS #621137	Sold	$60,000
Jan 25, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$65,000
Jan 22, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$65,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,378	$134,900

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!
Parent Review
1y ago
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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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"Good school. Nice grocery store & some shopping. Generally well patrolled by police. Friendly neighbors"
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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 2017 Lay St

What is 2017 Lay St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2017 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is $124,200.
What is the price history for 2017 Lay St?
2017 Lay St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $60,000 in March 2021.
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 2017 Lay St?
The lot at 2017 Lay St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,665 sq ft).