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 2231 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2231 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $179,600 .

What is the price history for 2231 E 23rd St?

2231 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $2,275 in November 2023.

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 2231 E 23rd St?

The lot at 2231 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,191 sq ft).

Does 2231 E 23rd St have a garage?

Yes, 2231 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$179,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
720 sqft

2231 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

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

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 22, 2023 for $2,275

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$180K

Since last month

$3K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$6K (+3.6%)

Since last sale

$177K (+7,798.9%)

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 +94% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$180K
August 2026	$183K
July 2026	$188K
June 2026	$186K
May 2026	$185K
April 2026	$187K
March 2026	$185K
February 2026	$181K
January 2026	$182K
2025
December 2025	$179K
November 2025	$186K
October 2025	$182K
September 2025	$173K
August 2025	$180K
July 2025	$180K
June 2025	$181K
May 2025	$181K
April 2025	$181K
March 2025	$181K
February 2025	$175K
January 2025	$175K
2024
December 2024	$175K
November 2024	$177K
October 2024	$176K
September 2024	$175K
August 2024	$183K
July 2024	$186K
June 2024	$184K
May 2024	$183K
April 2024	$170K
March 2024	$161K
February 2024	$148K
January 2024	$142K
2023
December 2023	$135K
November 2023	$163K
October 2023	$170K
September 2023	$169K
August 2023	$174K
July 2023	$174K
June 2023	$171K
May 2023	$179K
April 2023	$173K
March 2023	$168K
February 2023	$171K
January 2023	$172K
2022
December 2022	$174K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$175K
September 2022	$173K
August 2022	$168K
July 2022	$172K
June 2022	$177K
May 2022	$167K
April 2022	$162K
March 2022	$158K
February 2022	$153K
January 2022	$152K
2021
December 2021	$153K
November 2021	$154K
October 2021	$154K
September 2021	$154K
August 2021	$155K
July 2021	$155K
June 2021	$152K
May 2021	$145K
April 2021	$140K
March 2021	$136K
February 2021	$132K
January 2021	$131K
2020
December 2020	$130K
November 2020	$130K
October 2020	$121K
September 2020	$119K
August 2020	$119K
July 2020	$120K
June 2020	$118K
May 2020	$116K
April 2020	$117K
March 2020	$116K
February 2020	$115K
January 2020	$116K
2019
December 2019	$115K
November 2019	$114K
October 2019	$113K
September 2019	$114K
August 2019	$112K
July 2019	$113K
June 2019	$112K
May 2019	$107K
April 2019	$108K
March 2019	$104K
February 2019	$102K
January 2019	$101K
2018
December 2018	$103K
November 2018	$101K
October 2018	$103K
September 2018	$104K
August 2018	$104K
July 2018	$108K
June 2018	$107K
May 2018	$102K
April 2018	$98K
March 2018	$97K
February 2018	$94K
January 2018	$96K
2017
December 2017	$97K
November 2017	$95K
October 2017	$96K
September 2017	$97K
August 2017	$93K
July 2017	$97K
June 2017	$98K
May 2017	$98K
April 2017	$93K
March 2017	$93K
February 2017	$92K
January 2017	$92K
2016
December 2016	$92K
November 2016	$91K
October 2016	$91K
September 2016	$93K

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
2112 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.12	Single-Family Home	$215,000	10/03/25	3	2	720
2227 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.01	Single-Family Home	$121,873	07/23/26	2	1	720
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792

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
2227 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$121,873	2	1	720	Recently Sold
2223 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$203,800	3	1	910	Off Market
2219 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$179,100	2	1	910	Off Market
2215 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$134,300	2	1	736	Off Market
2211 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$149,200	2	1	640	Off Market
2207 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$144,800	2	2	640	Off Market
2230 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$161,800	2	1	720	Off Market
2224 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$250,100	5	3	2,552	Off Market
2220 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$180,000	4	2	1,123	Off Market
2218 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$133,500	3	1	856	Off Market
2214 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$100,100	1	1	624	Off Market
2206 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	-	3	1	1,282	Off Market

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

$249/sqft

Garage

About this House

3BR 1.75BA with over 1300 SF Finished. Beautiful oak woodwork, NEWER furnace & central air. All appliances stay, and comes with home warranty. Nice big back yard on corner lot. DON'T WAIT.

2231 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1952. It last sold for $2,275 on Nov 22, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $179,600, with a rent estimate of $1,381/month.

Home Details for 2231 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9191 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 22, 2023 Source: N/A	Sold	$2,275
May 31, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$84,500
Nov 4, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$169,000
Feb 23, 2011 Source: DMMLS #376218	Sold	$90,500
Dec 4, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$95,000 Price decreased by 5%
Oct 29, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$99,900 Price decreased by 3%
Oct 14, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$102,500 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 9, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$104,900
Jun 26, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$66,500
May 23, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$66,500
May 20, 2010 Source: DMMLS #360636	Sold	$48,000
Apr 11, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$54,900 Price decreased by 15%
Mar 1, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$64,900 Price increased by 0%
Feb 28, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$0 Price decreased by 100%
Jan 30, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$66,500 Price increased by 0%
Jan 28, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Jan 21, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$143,971
Dec 8, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$109,500
Sep 20, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$67,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,890	$165,800

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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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 2231 E 23rd St

What is 2231 E 23rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2231 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is $179,600.
What is the price history for 2231 E 23rd St?
2231 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $2,275 in November 2023.
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 2231 E 23rd St?
The lot at 2231 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,191 sq ft).
Does 2231 E 23rd St have a garage?
Yes, 2231 E 23rd St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.