2966 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

2966 E Ovid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,248 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$218,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,463/mo*
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$218,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,463/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,248 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1942
Lot Size
0.26 acres
Living Area
1,248 sqft
Price/Sqft
$175
Parking
Garage

Description

This single-family home is located at 2966 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA. 2966 E Ovid Ave is in the Fairmont Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50317. This property has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,248 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.26 acres and was built in 1942.
2966 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,248 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1942. It last sold for $245,000 on May 15, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $218,200, with a rent estimate of $1,673/month.

Home Details for 2966 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: 1Floors: Hardwood, Laminate

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price History for 2966 E Ovid Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/15/2025$245,000Sold
N/A
12/08/2018$145,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/07/2018$145,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
12/06/2018$145,000PendingAgent Provided
12/03/2018$142,500Sold
DMMLS #570919
10/10/2018$145,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/17/2008$117,500Sold
N/A
08/23/2008$119,000Listed 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$2,986
Assessment$174,300
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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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  • 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."
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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."
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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"
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  • Cdavisxyz
    "Quiet, stable, well-maintained Leverett Park neighborhood with some 2nd- and 3rd-generation families. Mature trees, freeway access."
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