2539 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD
APR 14, 2026

2539 E 23rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 925 sqft

$160,000

Last Sold: Apr 14, 2026
$173/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,086/mo*
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$160,000

Last Sold: Apr 14, 2026
$173/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,086/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
925 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Affordable ranch-style home with a simple, functional layout and plenty of potential. With a little love, this cozy home would make a great starter home for first-time buyers or a great investment for an investor looking to build inventory!
2539 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 the $160,000 asking price on Apr 14, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $159,700, with a rent estimate of $1,467/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$173/sqft
Listed
91 days ago

Home Details for 2539 E 23rd St

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 925 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain Link, PartialExterior: Deck, FenceFoundation: Poured
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 27

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Metal SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06008715000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $160,000Price Per Sqft: $173/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 10 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 925 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8537.76 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 734252Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (870) 834-4076Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06008715000000-R-N

Additional Information

Days On Market Replication: 27
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Melissa Thompson, (870) 834-4076
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with: Erin Rundall, (515) 326-0369, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Co-Buyer's Agent: Kelsey Ripperger, (515) 419-4351, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#734252

Price History for 2539 E 23rd St

DatePriceEventSource
04/14/2026$160,000Sold
DMMLS #734252
03/10/2026$160,000PendingDMMLS #734252
02/11/2026$160,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #734252
06/08/2016$96,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/16/2016$96,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/02/2016$105,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/18/2016$110,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/15/2016$112,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/16/2016$115,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/15/2016$117,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/08/2015$120,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$2,872
Assessment$161,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2539 E 23rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2324 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$189,000
02/27/26
4
1
1,222
2114 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$202,000
03/11/26
3
1
864
2528 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$210,000
03/12/26
3
1
864
2441 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$237,500
07/25/25
3
1
1,145
2100 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$210,000
12/02/25
3
1
1,008
2612 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$233,500
05/22/26
3
1
960
2809 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$94,000
02/02/26
3
1
920

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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.
  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of dogs, but also hawks, if you have a small dog. Nice walk to Fairmont Park and Grandview Park."
    0
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  • Trulia User
    "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."
    0
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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
    "Good school. Nice grocery store & some shopping. Generally well patrolled by police. Friendly neighbors"
    0
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  • Cdavisxyz
    "Quiet, stable, well-maintained Leverett Park neighborhood with some 2nd- and 3rd-generation families. Mature trees, freeway access."
    8
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