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

2538 E 23rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
925 sqft

$172,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,168/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$172,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,168/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

925 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Good opportunity for a 3 bedroom ranch with 2 car detached garage. Needs minimal cosmetics, but very close to schools and I 235. Don't let this one pass you by!

2538 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 925 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1959. It last sold for $85,962 on Dec 10, 2004. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $172,800, with a rent estimate of $1,421/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Patio, Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2538 E 23rd St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959Year Updated: 2016
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7971 sqft

Price History for 2538 E 23rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/04/2010	$85,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/09/2010	$85,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/10/2004	$85,962	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/10/2004 Contract Date 12/08/2004 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/03/2004	$67,755	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/03/2004 Contract Date 01/01/2004 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/28/2002	$69,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/28/2002 Contract Date 05/01/2001 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/08/2001	$47,700	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/08/2001 Contract Date 03/01/2001 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/04/1997	$22,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/04/1997 Contract Date 05/13/1997 County Transfer Tax $35 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,682
Assessment	$163,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2538 E 23rd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2608 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$110,000	05/26/26	3	1	936
2410 Richland Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$56,000	10/16/25	2	1	864
2523 Morton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$85,000	10/31/25	2	1	489
2113 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$120,000	05/14/26	2	1	792

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $165,600
2 bd
1 ba
925 sqft
2542 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,800
2 bd
1 ba
925 sqft
2548 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $161,600
3 bd
1 ba
925 sqft
2549 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,200
3 bd
1 ba
925 sqft
2543 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Realty ONE Group Impact
SOLD
APR 14, 2026
$160,000
3 bd
1 ba
925 sqft
2539 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Revolution
OFF MARKET
Est. $175,000
3 bd
1 ba
925 sqft
2535 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,100
3 bd
1 ba
925 sqft
2534 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $146,800
3 bd
1 ba
925 sqft
2530 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $170,300
3 bd
1 ba
983 sqft
2516 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,235 sqft
2510 E 23rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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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

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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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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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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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