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

2247 E Washington Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
740 sqft

$136,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

$136,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

740 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Description

Must see insides! This one story home is beautiful and features an updated kitchen and bathroom, fireplace, and amazing patio. Fenced in backyard and a two car garage! Great location and minutes from anywhere.

2247 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 740 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1910. It last sold for $109,150 on Mar 4, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $136,100, with a rent estimate of $1,204/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2247 E Washington Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, ShingleFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 1988
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price History for 2247 E Washington Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/04/2022	$109,150	Sold	DMMLS #644263
Recording Date 03/04/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/21/2022	$107,500	Pending	DMMLS #644263

01/18/2022	$107,500	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #644263

06/01/2009	$74,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/01/2009 Contract Date 05/27/2009 County Transfer Tax $118 Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/24/2009	$75,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/16/2006	$51,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/16/2006 Contract Date 02/23/2006 County Transfer Tax $82 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/30/1999	$59,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/30/1999 Contract Date 04/30/1999 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/23/1997	$32,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/23/1997 Contract Date 04/18/1994 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,868
Assessment	$119,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2247 E Washington Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1417 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$135,000	12/18/25	2	1	720
1817 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA	0.35	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. $176,900
2 bd
1 ba
852 sqft
1519 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,300
3 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
1517 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
OCT 8, 2025
$189,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,076 sqft
1507 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Results
OFF MARKET
Est. $98,800
1 bd
1 ba
520 sqft
1505 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $140,200
2 bd
1 ba
915 sqft
1503 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
1465 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $131,000
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
1527 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,400
2 bd
2 ba
898 sqft
1524 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $182,900
4 bd
1.5 ba
876 sqft
1520 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $141,600
2 bd
2 ba
846 sqft
1516 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,007 sqft
1514 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $159,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,197 sqft
1510 Searle St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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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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Resident
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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Resident
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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Resident
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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Resident
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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