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 2120 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2120 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $138,300 .

What is the price history for 2120 E 23rd St?

2120 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,000 in August 2012.

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 2120 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2120 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2120 E 23rd St?

The lot at 2120 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,841 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$138,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
667 sqft

2120 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Est. Refi. Payment $993/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 15, 2012 for $48,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$138K

Since last month

$1K (-0.9%)

Since last year

$4K (+3.3%)

Since last sale

$91K (+189%)

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 +83% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$139K
August 2026	$140K
July 2026	$144K
June 2026	$140K
May 2026	$138K
April 2026	$134K
March 2026	$132K
February 2026	$131K
January 2026	$136K
2025
December 2025	$135K
November 2025	$136K
October 2025	$138K
September 2025	$134K
August 2025	$137K
July 2025	$136K
June 2025	$138K
May 2025	$141K
April 2025	$144K
March 2025	$136K
February 2025	$132K
January 2025	$134K
2024
December 2024	$134K
November 2024	$138K
October 2024	$140K
September 2024	$141K
August 2024	$147K
July 2024	$146K
June 2024	$146K
May 2024	$147K
April 2024	$141K
March 2024	$137K
February 2024	$134K
January 2024	$132K
2023
December 2023	$133K
November 2023	$131K
October 2023	$134K
September 2023	$133K
August 2023	$135K
July 2023	$136K
June 2023	$134K
May 2023	$133K
April 2023	$129K
March 2023	$127K
February 2023	$127K
January 2023	$130K
2022
December 2022	$131K
November 2022	$131K
October 2022	$135K
September 2022	$135K
August 2022	$136K
July 2022	$137K
June 2022	$138K
May 2022	$137K
April 2022	$132K
March 2022	$131K
February 2022	$131K
January 2022	$130K
2021
December 2021	$131K
November 2021	$132K
October 2021	$132K
September 2021	$133K
August 2021	$135K
July 2021	$135K
June 2021	$133K
May 2021	$130K
April 2021	$123K
March 2021	$122K
February 2021	$119K
January 2021	$116K
2020
December 2020	$117K
November 2020	$119K
October 2020	$120K
September 2020	$119K
August 2020	$115K
July 2020	$113K
June 2020	$113K
May 2020	$112K
April 2020	$105K
March 2020	$105K
February 2020	$104K
January 2020	$105K
2019
December 2019	$101K
November 2019	$98K
October 2019	$96K
September 2019	$97K
August 2019	$97K
July 2019	$96K
June 2019	$101K
May 2019	$99K
April 2019	$99K
March 2019	$101K
February 2019	$100K
January 2019	$99K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$96K
October 2018	$97K
September 2018	$97K
August 2018	$96K
July 2018	$96K
June 2018	$97K
May 2018	$93K
April 2018	$89K
March 2018	$87K
February 2018	$87K
January 2018	$87K
2017
December 2017	$90K
November 2017	$89K
October 2017	$89K
September 2017	$88K
August 2017	$87K
July 2017	$91K
June 2017	$91K
May 2017	$88K
April 2017	$86K
March 2017	$85K
February 2017	$86K
January 2017	$82K
2016
December 2016	$80K
November 2016	$77K
October 2016	$77K
September 2016	$76K

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	0.04	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792
2227 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$121,873	07/23/26	2	1	720
2410 Richland Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$56,000	10/16/25	2	1	864
2009 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$77,001	11/24/25	2	1	480

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
2122 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$207,300	3	1	1,190	Off Market
2124 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$170,000	3	2	1,214	Recently Sold
2202 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$106,200	3	1	924	Off Market
2206 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	-	3	1	1,282	Off Market
2214 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$100,100	1	1	624	Off Market
2218 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$133,500	3	1	856	Off Market
2114 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$153,600	3	1	1,301	Off Market
2112 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$217,700	3	2	720	Off Market
2104 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$211,100	2	2	816	Off Market
2100 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$209,700	2	2	1,064	Off Market
2101 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$136,000	2	1	840	Off Market
2105 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$181,400	3	2	1,008	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 1947

667 sqft

$207/sqft

Garage

About this House

The first 15 days on the market are reserved for owner occupied buyers. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation mortgage. A little TLC will make this a nice home. There is a family room and non-conforming bedroom finished in the lower level. There is a garage that's 24x24 and the rear yard is fenced. This is an all brick exterior that eliminates a lot of maintenance issues.

2120 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 667 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1947. It last sold for $48,000 on Aug 15, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $138,300, with a rent estimate of $1,123/month.

Home Details for 2120 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7666 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 15, 2012 Source: DMMLS #402715	Sold	$48,000
Jun 15, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$57,200
Apr 4, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$116,700
Apr 4, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
May 24, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$87,000
Feb 28, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,530	$143,300

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 - $340k

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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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"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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"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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"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 2120 E 23rd St

What is 2120 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2120 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $138,300.
What is the price history for 2120 E 23rd St?
2120 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $48,000 in August 2012.
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 2120 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2120 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2120 E 23rd St?
The lot at 2120 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.18 acres (7,841 sq ft).