3020 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

3020 E Ovid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,144 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$242,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,613/mo*
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$242,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,613/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,144 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

Local Information

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

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home located near the Grandview Golf Course! This charming property features an amazing kitchen with an abundance of cabinets and countertop space, perfect for cooking and entertaining. The stunning bathroom is tastefully updated, while the clean, dry basement offers additional storage with built-in shelving. Enjoy the convenience of a 2-stall detached garage, a carport, and a spacious flat yard ideal for outdoor activities. This move-in ready home has been very well cared for and is ready for its next owner to enjoy!
3020 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,144 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1955. It last sold for $243,500 on Aug 25, 2025 (3% below the $250,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $242,800, with a rent estimate of $1,572/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 3020 E Ovid Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1144 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain Link, WoodFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport,Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 25

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 060/02667000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $250,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 07 2025

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: 1144 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 719888Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 897-9027Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06002667000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Karla Alaniz, (515) 897-9027
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Junior Ibarra, (515) 497-8133
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with: Kris Hutchinson, (515) 210-3748, RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#719888

Price History for 3020 E Ovid Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/25/2025$243,500Sold
DMMLS #719888
07/07/2025$250,000PendingDMMLS #719888
06/10/2025$250,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #719888
08/24/2022$197,700Sold
DMMLS #655746
07/14/2022$195,000PendingDMMLS #655746
07/07/2022$195,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #655746
12/20/2019$168,000Sold
DMMLS #594637
11/19/2019$168,000PendingAgent Provided
11/08/2019$168,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/17/2012$109,000Sold
N/A
02/25/2012$109,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/04/2012$112,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/30/2011$115,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/26/2011$120,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/19/2011$75,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/14/2011$75,000Listed 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$3,946
Assessment$216,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3020 E Ovid Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3500 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$173,000
12/19/25
3
1
1,008
3111 E Clinton Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$203,650
04/22/26
3
1
1,000
3520 E 32nd St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$202,500
11/03/25
3
1
910
3417 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$222,500
06/22/26
2
1
1,066
3101 Roblang Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$215,000
10/07/25
3
1
1,015
2936 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$240,000
11/13/25
3
2
1,285
2704 Wedgewood Rd, Des Moines, IA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$185,000
05/08/26
3
1
912
2807 Richmond Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$210,000
10/27/25
3
1
1,160
2746 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$235,000
03/25/26
3
1
912

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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."
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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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