2970 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

2970 E Ovid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,088 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$248,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,656/mo*
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$248,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,656/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,088 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
1956
Lot Size
0.26 acres
Living Area
1,088 sqft
Price/Sqft
$229
Parking
Garage

Description

Check out this four bedroom three bathroom fully updated ranch! This home features a new furnace, air conditioner, water heater, roof, all new appliances in the kitchen. Welcome home to ease of living with vinyl siding and new solid surface flooring throughout the living room and kitchen. The massive kitchen offers ample Granite countertops and brand new cabinetry. There are two separate driveways for plenty of off street parking and a large one car garage. Give a local realtor call today this property will not last long.
2970 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,088 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1956. It last sold for $196,654 on Jul 17, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $248,700, with a rent estimate of $1,948/month.

Home Details for 2970 E Ovid Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price History for 2970 E Ovid Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/17/2020$196,654Sold
DMMLS #607242
06/13/2020$198,000PendingAgent Provided
05/15/2020$198,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/17/2019$81,000Sold
N/A
10/11/2010$103,500Sold
N/A
08/01/2010$109,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/24/2010$112,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/15/2010$94,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/27/2010$94,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/04/2009$99,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/16/2009$99,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/11/2009$106,000Listed 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$3,428
Assessment$187,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2970 E Ovid Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3103 E 32nd Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$160,000
04/17/26
3
3
1,583
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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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