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 2230 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2230 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $164,300 .

What is the price history for 2230 E 23rd St?

2230 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $2,450 in May 2023.

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.

Does 2230 E 23rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 2230 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2230 E 23rd St?

The lot at 2230 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,454 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$164,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
720 sqft

2230 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 12, 2023 for $2,450

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$164K

Since last month

$5K (-2.7%)

Since last year

$6K (+3.9%)

Since last sale

$162K (+6,606.1%)

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 +119% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$164K
July 2026	$169K
June 2026	$167K
May 2026	$163K
April 2026	$163K
March 2026	$160K
February 2026	$159K
January 2026	$164K
2025
December 2025	$163K
November 2025	$164K
October 2025	$165K
September 2025	$154K
August 2025	$158K
July 2025	$159K
June 2025	$158K
May 2025	$162K
April 2025	$164K
March 2025	$159K
February 2025	$154K
January 2025	$155K
2024
December 2024	$157K
November 2024	$162K
October 2024	$161K
September 2024	$161K
August 2024	$161K
July 2024	$161K
June 2024	$162K
May 2024	$165K
April 2024	$161K
March 2024	$159K
February 2024	$157K
January 2024	$155K
2023
December 2023	$155K
November 2023	$149K
October 2023	$152K
September 2023	$153K
August 2023	$153K
July 2023	$151K
June 2023	$141K
May 2023	$150K
April 2023	$149K
March 2023	$147K
February 2023	$143K
January 2023	$143K
2022
December 2022	$143K
November 2022	$143K
October 2022	$144K
September 2022	$144K
August 2022	$143K
July 2022	$142K
June 2022	$142K
May 2022	$140K
April 2022	$140K
March 2022	$137K
February 2022	$136K
January 2022	$136K
2021
December 2021	$134K
November 2021	$132K
October 2021	$130K
September 2021	$130K
August 2021	$130K
July 2021	$130K
June 2021	$128K
May 2021	$129K
April 2021	$127K
March 2021	$126K
February 2021	$119K
January 2021	$117K
2020
December 2020	$116K
November 2020	$117K
October 2020	$117K
September 2020	$114K
August 2020	$112K
July 2020	$110K
June 2020	$109K
May 2020	$110K
April 2020	$108K
March 2020	$107K
February 2020	$106K
January 2020	$107K
2019
December 2019	$103K
November 2019	$101K
October 2019	$96K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$98K
July 2019	$99K
June 2019	$98K
May 2019	$99K
April 2019	$99K
March 2019	$103K
February 2019	$101K
January 2019	$100K
2018
December 2018	$95K
November 2018	$97K
October 2018	$99K
September 2018	$98K
August 2018	$97K
July 2018	$97K
June 2018	$97K
May 2018	$93K
April 2018	$89K
March 2018	$88K
February 2018	$87K
January 2018	$87K
2017
December 2017	$89K
November 2017	$87K
October 2017	$88K
September 2017	$88K
August 2017	$87K
July 2017	$90K
June 2017	$89K
May 2017	$88K
April 2017	$83K
March 2017	$84K
February 2017	$83K
January 2017	$82K
2016
December 2016	$79K
November 2016	$76K
October 2016	$75K
September 2016	$77K
August 2016	$75K

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
2227 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$121,873	07/23/26	2	1	720
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792
2410 Richland Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$56,000	10/16/25	2	1	864

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
2231 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$181,200	3	2	720	Off Market
2227 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$121,873	2	1	720	Recently Sold
2223 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$204,000	3	1	910	Off Market
2219 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$181,000	2	1	910	Off Market
2215 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$137,600	2	1	736	Off Market
2211 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$150,800	2	1	640	Off Market
2224 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$252,200	5	3	2,552	Off Market
2220 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$183,000	4	2	1,123	Off Market
2218 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$135,600	3	1	856	Off Market
2214 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$100,800	1	1	624	Off Market
2206 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	-	3	1	1,282	Off Market
2202 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$108,900	3	1	924	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2230 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

1947

Living Area

720 sqft

Price/Sqft

$228

Parking

Garage

About this House

You must see this charming 2 bedroom home on the northeast side of Des Moines! This home sits on a corner lot and boasts an oversized detached 2 car garage. Between the garage and the house is a private patio great for barbecues or evening meals. Inside the back door, you find a roomy kitchen with plenty of counter space. The basement is clean and dry with lots of storage space! Washer and dryer included! Set up a showing today!

2230 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1947. It last sold for $2,450 on May 12, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $164,300, with a rent estimate of $1,076/month.

Home Details for 2230 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: 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: 10454 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 12, 2023 Source: N/A	Sold	$2,450
May 25, 2021 Source: DMMLS #623791	Sold	$126,490
Apr 6, 2021 Source: DMMLS #623791	Pending	$127,490
Mar 30, 2021 Source: DMMLS #623791	PendingToActive	$127,490
Mar 18, 2021 Source: DMMLS #623791	Pending	$127,490
Mar 11, 2021 Source: DMMLS #623791	PendingToActive	$127,490
Mar 9, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$127,490
Mar 9, 2021 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$127,490

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,442	$140,000

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

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

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 2230 E 23rd St

What is 2230 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2230 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $164,300.
What is the price history for 2230 E 23rd St?
2230 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $2,450 in May 2023.
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.
Does 2230 E 23rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 2230 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2230 E 23rd St?
The lot at 2230 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,454 sq ft).