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

1215 E 15th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

1 Bed
1 Bath
576 sqft

$105,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $754/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$105,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $754/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

1 Bath

576 sqft

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1918

Living Area

576 sqft

Price/Sqft

$183

Parking

Garage

About this House

Solid home with mechanic's dream garage. Lots of updates. New ext doors, kitchen tile backsplash, hardwood maple floors, new drywall, insulation and wiring. Most windows are new. Garage is heated, insulated and wired with 220 V hookups.

1215 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 576 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1918. It last sold for $49,000 on Mar 14, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $105,600, with a rent estimate of $847/month.

Home Details for 1215 E 15th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6490 sqft

Price History for 1215 E 15th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/14/2016	$49,000	Sold	DMMLS #509253
Recording Date 03/14/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/18/2015	$49,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/16/2008	$36,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/16/2008 Contract Date 10/09/2008 County Transfer Tax $58 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/28/2008	$49,888	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $11,000 (28%)
08/23/2008	$38,888	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/08/2005	$18,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/08/2005 Contract Date 11/02/2005 County Transfer Tax $29 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/06/2005	$29,051	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/06/2005 Contract Date 05/26/2005 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$1,318
Assessment	$96,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1215 E 15th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1415 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$100,000	08/11/25	1	1	624
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $143,200
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
1221 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $81,700
1,590 sqft
1301 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $93,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,144 sqft
1303 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $101,200
2 bd
1 ba
704 sqft
1307 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $143,400
3 bd
1 ba
880 sqft
1311 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,200
2 bd
1 ba
824 sqft
1315 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $88,800
2 bd
1 ba
528 sqft
1211 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $130,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,436 sqft
1302 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,900
3 bd
2 ba
834 sqft
1310 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
JUN 10, 2026
$131,900
3 bd
1 ba
936 sqft
1318 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $117,600
2 bd
1 ba
858 sqft
1320 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $82,100
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
1326 E 15th St,
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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Brandi a. N. I.
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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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