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Live and play in Fairmont Park
This small Des Moines neighborhood is centered around Fairmont Park, a community space with an array of unique amenities, including a hillside slide. Jarod Snover, a local real estate agent with Iowa Realty Mills Crossing, says that this general area “is the new place to go because of its proximity to downtown with affordable home prices.” A quiet, suburban neighborhood in a central location, Fairmont Park is a middle point between the Iowa State Fairgrounds and the local Hy-Vee grocery store. Despite Interstate 235’s traffic and the occasional siren from the local fire station off Easton Boulevard, residential streets are much quieter than more urban parts of the city. Families in the area can also enjoy Des Moines Public Schools, which is self-proclaimed as The District of Choice, with multiple possible paths for public education.
With both fields and trees aplenty, Fairmont Park has ample greenspace for all residents.
Fairmont Park boasts a newly constructed slide built into the hill for kids looking for a thrill
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Single-story is Fairmont Park’s style
Residents in Fairmont Park are primarily homeowners, but rentals are available. Homes primarily bear ranch- or cottage-style architecture. Two-bedroom bungalows can start under $100,000, though more spacious properties often fall in the $100,000 to $300,000 range. Lots typically sit back from the streets, lined with sidewalks and modest front lawns with adjacent driveways. Though most locals get around by car, sidewalks allow for the option to walk around residential areas. While many streets consist solely of homes, larger streets, such as Hubbell Avenue and Euclid Avenue, generate access to various stores, services and restaurants within the neighborhood.
Fairmount Park homes have many varying styles to fit any kind of lifestyle.
Updated ranches sell for around $200,000 in Fairmont Park.
A few split-level homes can be found on the hilly streets of Fairmont Park as well.
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From hillside slides to paint ball near Fairmont Park
The neighborhood’s namesake, Fairmont Park, is a popular attraction among locals. Children can play on the splash pad, known as the “sprayground” or climb the playground equipment. One of the most defining features of the park is the hillside slide and sledding area for Iowa’s snowy winters. The Fairmont Park area is also home to other distinctive recreation and entertainment options. ICU Paintball Inc., an indoor paintball facility, is available for private events and sells paintball equipment and supplies. Right next to the neighborhood is Bright Grandview Golf Course, designed and constructed in 1902, with a short course and a renovated clubhouse. Other attractions are a short commute away, such as the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, about 5 miles outside of the neighborhood, which has 17 acres filled with plant collections and a geodesic dome conservatory.
The star of the Fairmont Park amenities is the huge slide built into the hillside.
Bright Grandview Golf Course provides not only golf, but green space for Fairmont Park residents
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Events and activities near Fairmont Park
Though Snover says that there is “not necessarily much entertainment in the area” and that it is “more family oriented and residential,” Fairmont Park nonetheless has access to nearby events. The neighborhood is less than 3 miles from the Iowa State Fairgrounds, where attendees can enjoy live music, food, rides and other entertainment during August. The spot also hosts other events, like flea markets, cat shows and community fundraisers. The Blank Park Zoo, roughly 10 miles from the neighborhood, has seasonal events like Halloween Zoo Brew for adults and Night Eyes, a Merry-Not-Scary Halloween Tradition, for all ages.
Big-box stores and Granny’s desserts
For shopping, residents have plenty of options just a short drive away, including a Hy-Vee supermarket within 1 or 2 miles of most residential homes, and Target and Lowe’s are about 4 miles away. The closest Walmart is about 7 miles away via I-235. Fairmont Park has fast and casual spots, such as McDonald’s and Subway, as well as some local restaurants. Bianchi’s Hilltop serves primarily Italian fare, known for its homemade pizza and thinly cut onion rings. For dessert, locals often visit Granny’s Sweet Freeze Shoppe, just outside the neighborhood, for a true, old-fashioned ice cream stand.
Granny's Sweet Freeze is a local Fairmont Park staple for those looking for a sweet treat.
HyVee is known for its fresh produce and expansive selection of all grocery items.
Target, just to the east in Altoona, provides another shopping and grocery option.
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Public education options in Fairmont Park
Children in Fairmont Park are zoned for Des Moines Public Schools by home address, beginning at either Phillips Elementary, which rates a C on Niche, or Garton Elementary, which has a C-minus. Most students then head to Goodrell Middle, which has a C-minus. Finally, North High has a C and offers more than 12 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. North is becoming a Demonstration School for Achieving Rigor and has partnered with Dr. Robert J. Marzano and Learning Sciences International (LSI) to ensure quality teacher evaluations and overall school improvement. North also offers plenty of athletic programs to choose from, including bowling, cross country and tennis.
The front entrance to Phillips Elementary warmly invites kids in to start the day of learning.
North High School cares for around 1,400 students.
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Fairmont Park’s access to public transportation and health care
Fairmont Park is less than 5 miles from downtown Des Moines. I-235 is one of the main thoroughfares in Des Moines, and Fairmont Park residents have access to it right next door. US Highway 6, also known as Euclid Avenue, borders the neighborhood to the north. Routes 17, 99 and 50 run near Fairmont Park via Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) public transportation lines. For air travel, the Des Moines International Airport is within 10 miles. Health care is also available nearby, with primary and urgent care off Euclid Avenue and a general hospital about 4 miles away at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.
Fairmont Park residents have easy access to Hubbell Avenue which shuttles them downtown.
Bus stops along Hubbell Ave and Euclid Ave connect to Greater Des Moines.
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On average, homes in Fairmont Park, Des Moines sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairmont Park, Des Moines over the last 12 months is $188,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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