Are yards well-kept in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say car is needed

Is M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say it's dog friendly

Does M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there are sidewalks

Is M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is parking easy in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say parking is easy

Does M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's wildlife

Is M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are the streets well-lit in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say streets are well-lit

Is M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there are community events

Would people walk alone at night in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 29% of users say neighbors are friendly

OFF MARKET

1003 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
666 sqft

$89,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $639/mo*

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$89,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $639/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

666 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Sold as is. Good fixer upper- newer roof, furnace, and central air.

1003 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 666 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1913. It last sold for $14,500 on Nov 3, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $89,300, with a rent estimate of $1,300/month.

Home Highlights

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Garage

Outdoor

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A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1003 E 17th St

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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1913
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4660 sqft

Price History for 1003 E 17th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/03/2009	$14,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/03/2009 Contract Date 09/14/2009 County Transfer Tax $23 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/13/2009	$30,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

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

Year	2025
Tax	$1,050
Assessment	$69,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1003 E 17th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1838 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.51	Single-Family Home	$20,000	02/02/26	2	1	1,264
1732 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$15,000	12/30/25	2	1	880

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $109,000
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
916 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $117,600
2 bd
1 ba
744 sqft
920 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $117,300
2 bd
1 ba
726 sqft
912 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $93,500
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
910 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $111,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,071 sqft
1722 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $100,900
2 bd
1 ba
677 sqft
1716 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,700
2 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
1001 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $101,000
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
923 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $112,400
2 bd
1 ba
968 sqft
919 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,600
2 bd
1 ba
767 sqft
913 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,676 sqft
1736 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $118,100
2 bd
1 ba
852 sqft
917 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

M.L. King Jr. Park

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What Locals Say about M.L. King Jr. Park

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
92 % Say car is needed
77 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say there are sidewalks
71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
60 % Say parking is easy
59 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say there's wildlife
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
45 % Say streets are well-lit
44 % Say it's quiet
42 % Say there are community events
33 % Say people would walk alone at night
29 % Say neighbors are friendly

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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for 2 years and stuff has been stolen from my yard, there is graffiti all over my house on the outside."
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Brandi a. N. I.
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8y ago
"Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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