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

What is 1015 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1015 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $163,700 .

What is the price history for 1015 E 16th St?

1015 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $769 in August 2006.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 1015 E 16th St?

The lot at 1015 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.10 acres (4,181 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

1015 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft

$163,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,124/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$163,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,124/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,008 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$164K

Since last month

$2K (+1.1%)

Since last year

$4K (+2.7%)

Since last sale

$161K (+20,966.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +32% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$162K
July 2026	$160K
June 2026	$162K
May 2026	$158K
April 2026	$164K
March 2026	$169K
February 2026	$162K
January 2026	$154K
2025
December 2025	$149K
November 2025	$156K
October 2025	$158K
September 2025	$157K
August 2025	$158K
July 2025	$160K
June 2025	$158K
May 2025	$150K
April 2025	$147K
March 2025	$159K
February 2025	$147K
January 2025	$149K
2024
December 2024	$137K
November 2024	$124K
October 2024	$126K
September 2024	$131K
August 2024	$130K
July 2024	$137K
June 2024	$141K
May 2024	$146K
April 2024	$154K
March 2024	$152K
February 2024	$142K
January 2024	$138K
2023
December 2023	$130K
November 2023	$132K
October 2023	$131K
September 2023	$138K
August 2023	$136K
July 2023	$137K
June 2023	$122K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
1368 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$943	06/11/26	2	1	792
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/06/26	2	1	980

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
815 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.20	$135,700	3	1	1,134	Off Market
1505 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.19	$122,500	4	1	1,392	Off Market
1509 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.19	$89,300	4	1	1,290	Off Market
1513 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.18	$134,600	3	1	964	Off Market
1517 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.18	$111,500	3	1	1,161	Off Market
1523 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.17	$133,300	3	1	861	Off Market
1602 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$83,900	2	1	1,096	Off Market
1608 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$118,600	4	2	1,165	Off Market
1622 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$125,500	3	1	648	Off Market
1626 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$113,600	2	1	660	Off Market
1602 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$168,800	2	1	1,248	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1910

Living Area

1,008 sqft

Price/Sqft

$162

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1015 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 1015 E 16th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,008 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4181 sqft and was built in 1910.

1015 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1910. It last sold for $769 on Aug 16, 2006. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $163,700, with a rent estimate of $1,183/month.

Home Details for 1015 E 16th St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4181 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 16, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$769
Jul 20, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$8,000
May 15, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$39,800
Nov 3, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$45,600

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2021	Unavailable	$500

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Capitol View Elementary School
PK-5
Public
532 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
my son has been at this school 3 years now. He will not be returning after this year. his reading levels are not advancing as they should. too many students in one class. ifeel like they are just pushing him thru.
Parent Review
8y ago
4 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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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8y ago
"Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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Frequently asked questions about 1015 E 16th St

What is 1015 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1015 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $163,700.
What is the price history for 1015 E 16th St?
1015 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $769 in August 2006.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 1015 E 16th St?
The lot at 1015 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.10 acres (4,181 sq ft).