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 2947 E Ovid Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2947 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA is $211,400 .

What is the price history for 2947 E Ovid Ave?

2947 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $170,000 in December 2021.

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.

Does 2947 E Ovid Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2947 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2947 E Ovid Ave?

The lot at 2947 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.38 acres (16,509 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$211,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,202 sqft (on 0.38 acres)

2947 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 20, 2021 for $170,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$211K

Since last month

$3K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last sale

$41K (+24.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +82% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$211K
August 2026	$213K
July 2026	$214K
June 2026	$215K
May 2026	$213K
April 2026	$214K
March 2026	$210K
February 2026	$208K
January 2026	$208K
2025
December 2025	$207K
November 2025	$212K
October 2025	$212K
September 2025	$212K
August 2025	$213K
July 2025	$214K
June 2025	$217K
May 2025	$216K
April 2025	$215K
March 2025	$211K
February 2025	$208K
January 2025	$207K
2024
December 2024	$208K
November 2024	$210K
October 2024	$212K
September 2024	$212K
August 2024	$211K
July 2024	$213K
June 2024	$212K
May 2024	$214K
April 2024	$212K
March 2024	$210K
February 2024	$207K
January 2024	$205K
2023
December 2023	$206K
November 2023	$206K
October 2023	$207K
September 2023	$206K
August 2023	$201K
July 2023	$196K
June 2023	$188K
May 2023	$188K
April 2023	$187K
March 2023	$186K
February 2023	$183K
January 2023	$181K
2022
December 2022	$182K
November 2022	$182K
October 2022	$184K
September 2022	$184K
August 2022	$184K
July 2022	$182K
June 2022	$181K
May 2022	$179K
April 2022	$177K
March 2022	$176K
February 2022	$173K
January 2022	$172K
2021
December 2021	$171K
November 2021	$174K
October 2021	$175K
September 2021	$174K
August 2021	$174K
July 2021	$174K
June 2021	$172K
May 2021	$169K
April 2021	$166K
March 2021	$165K
February 2021	$163K
January 2021	$161K
2020
December 2020	$160K
November 2020	$145K
October 2020	$142K
September 2020	$141K
August 2020	$139K
July 2020	$137K
June 2020	$136K
May 2020	$136K
April 2020	$137K
March 2020	$138K
February 2020	$140K
January 2020	$142K
2019
December 2019	$144K
November 2019	$143K
October 2019	$143K
September 2019	$143K
August 2019	$145K
July 2019	$138K
June 2019	$138K
May 2019	$136K
April 2019	$134K
March 2019	$135K
February 2019	$138K
January 2019	$137K
2018
December 2018	$136K
November 2018	$137K
October 2018	$136K
September 2018	$136K
August 2018	$134K
July 2018	$134K
June 2018	$133K
May 2018	$132K
April 2018	$133K
March 2018	$131K
February 2018	$131K
January 2018	$129K
2017
December 2017	$130K
November 2017	$130K
October 2017	$128K
September 2017	$128K
August 2017	$126K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$125K
May 2017	$122K
April 2017	$118K
March 2017	$116K
February 2017	$117K
January 2017	$116K
2016
December 2016	$116K
November 2016	$115K
October 2016	$117K
September 2016	$116K

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
2927 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.05	$112,700	2	1	672	Off Market
3325 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$200,600	3	1	1,154	Off Market
3319 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$202,300	2	1	1,070	Off Market
3309 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$212,500	3	1.5	1,040	Off Market
3305 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.11	$196,000	3	1	1,066	Off Market
2915 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.07	$169,000	2	1	816	Off Market
2943 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$188,300	2	1	1,120	Off Market
2939 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$257,700	4	2	1,719	Off Market
2935 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$159,400	1	1	952	Off Market
2931 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.04	$182,000	2	1	1,232	Off Market
3203 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.20	$214,600	3	1	926	Off Market
3229 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.25	$140,200	2	1	912	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2947 E Ovid Ave.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1940

0.38 acre lot

1,202 sqft

$176/sqft

Garage

About this House

Adorable & Affordable! This Cape Code 1940's styled 1.5 story is a show stopper! Over 1,200 finished sqft offer arches, glass door knobs & built-ins. Step inside, cozy up to the wood burning fireplace in the living room. Adjacent enjoy meals in the formal dining room with 2 built-in hutches. Bright white kitchen includes ALL appliances. 1st floor bedroom is near updated bathroom. Stairs lead up to 2 bedrooms & another updated bathroom. Lower level includes the washer & dryer. Storage space can be found in the basement, garage or the NEW shed. The park like backyard holds multiple trees on a third of an acre. Upgrades include: NEW shed, NEW garage door opener, NEW concrete drive & sidewalk, NEW Gutters, NEW Air Conditioning, NEW Windows & NEW electric on main and upstairs. Metal siding is low maintenance. Location is near the bus route, shopping, schools, park and minutes to suburbs of Ankeny, Altoona, Pleasant Hill & downtown Des Moines. I-235/I-80 is also nearby this ideal location.

2947 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,202 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1940. It last sold for $170,000 on Dec 20, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $211,400, with a rent estimate of $1,531/month.

Home Details for 2947 E Ovid Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.38 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 20, 2021 Source: DMMLS #640519	Sold	$170,000
Nov 21, 2021 Source: DMMLS #640519	Pending	$175,000
Oct 29, 2021 Source: DMMLS #640519	Listed For Sale	$175,000
Dec 9, 2020 Source: DMMLS #617946	Sold	$160,000
Nov 16, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$150,000
Nov 12, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$150,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,578	$201,000

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

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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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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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 2947 E Ovid Ave

What is 2947 E Ovid Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2947 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA is $211,400.
What is the price history for 2947 E Ovid Ave?
2947 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $170,000 in December 2021.
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.
Does 2947 E Ovid Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2947 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2947 E Ovid Ave?
The lot at 2947 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.38 acres (16,509 sq ft).