3228 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

3228 E 26th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,012 sqft

$220,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,472/mo*
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$220,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,472/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,012 sqft

Local Information

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

Charming 3-bedroom brick ranch located just minutes from schools, shopping, and I-235. Enjoy spacious bedrooms, beautiful hardwood floors in the large, light-filled living room with a bay window, and an updated eat-in kitchen complete with all appliances. Upgrades include a newer furnace, central air system, and a radon mitigation system for added peace of mind. The oversized 2+ car garage offers ample space for extra vehicles, a workshop, or storage. A fully fenced backyard is perfect for outdoor gatherings, play, or relaxation.
3228 E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,012 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1959. It last sold for $222,500 on Jul 18, 2025 (1% below the $225,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $220,800, with a rent estimate of $1,408/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 3228 E 26th St

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: 1012 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, PatioFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Fully Fenced, PatioFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06003403101000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $225,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 24 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

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: 1012 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7492.32 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 718169Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 967-5424Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06003403101000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Char Klisares, (515) 967-5424
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with: Amy Simpson, (515) 556-0730, Century 21 Signature
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#718169

Price History for 3228 E 26th St

DatePriceEventSource
07/18/2025$222,500Sold
DMMLS #718169
06/24/2025$225,000PendingDMMLS #718169
05/15/2025$225,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #718169
09/21/2016$129,950Sold
DMMLS #523721
07/14/2016$135,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/01/2016$139,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/28/2013$118,500Sold
N/A
05/30/2008$119,500Sold
N/A
04/17/2008$120,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/22/2008$125,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/23/2000$94,000Sold
N/A
10/09/1998$89,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,536
Assessment$206,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 3228 E 26th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2746 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$235,000
03/25/26
3
1
912
2807 Richmond Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$210,000
10/27/25
3
1
1,160
2680 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$206,000
10/06/25
3
1
912
2718 E Tiffin Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$244,000
05/05/26
2
1
1,272
2612 Grandview Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$233,500
05/22/26
3
1
960
2704 Wedgewood Rd, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$185,000
05/08/26
3
1
912
2616 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$220,000
10/01/25
3
2
1,008

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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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