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 1216 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1216 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $203,800 .

What is the price history for 1216 E 17th St?

1216 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $105,500 in October 2011.

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.

Does 1216 E 17th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1216 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1216 E 17th St?

The lot at 1216 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.30 acres (13,285 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$203,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,152 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

1216 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 28, 2011 for $105,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$204K

Since last month

$2K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$5K (-2.3%)

Since last sale

$99K (+93.4%)

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 +107% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$204K
August 2026	$204K
July 2026	$206K
June 2026	$208K
May 2026	$209K
April 2026	$208K
March 2026	$207K
February 2026	$203K
January 2026	$199K
2025
December 2025	$199K
November 2025	$202K
October 2025	$206K
September 2025	$207K
August 2025	$209K
July 2025	$208K
June 2025	$210K
May 2025	$209K
April 2025	$207K
March 2025	$204K
February 2025	$197K
January 2025	$197K
2024
December 2024	$199K
November 2024	$202K
October 2024	$202K
September 2024	$204K
August 2024	$198K
July 2024	$201K
June 2024	$201K
May 2024	$204K
April 2024	$206K
March 2024	$204K
February 2024	$203K
January 2024	$201K
2023
December 2023	$198K
November 2023	$198K
October 2023	$198K
September 2023	$198K
August 2023	$199K
July 2023	$197K
June 2023	$197K
May 2023	$197K
April 2023	$192K
March 2023	$186K
February 2023	$173K
January 2023	$166K
2022
December 2022	$167K
November 2022	$168K
October 2022	$175K
September 2022	$177K
August 2022	$176K
July 2022	$180K
June 2022	$183K
May 2022	$182K
April 2022	$174K
March 2022	$170K
February 2022	$162K
January 2022	$161K
2021
December 2021	$162K
November 2021	$161K
October 2021	$158K
September 2021	$160K
August 2021	$161K
July 2021	$163K
June 2021	$160K
May 2021	$152K
April 2021	$151K
March 2021	$141K
February 2021	$137K
January 2021	$136K
2020
December 2020	$140K
November 2020	$140K
October 2020	$142K
September 2020	$141K
August 2020	$149K
July 2020	$147K
June 2020	$145K
May 2020	$149K
April 2020	$143K
March 2020	$140K
February 2020	$143K
January 2020	$146K
2019
December 2019	$145K
November 2019	$139K
October 2019	$135K
September 2019	$132K
August 2019	$136K
July 2019	$133K
June 2019	$132K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$127K
March 2019	$128K
February 2019	$123K
January 2019	$122K
2018
December 2018	$121K
November 2018	$120K
October 2018	$119K
September 2018	$113K
August 2018	$115K
July 2018	$111K
June 2018	$109K
May 2018	$106K
April 2018	$110K
March 2018	$103K
February 2018	$105K
January 2018	$98K
2017
December 2017	$107K
November 2017	$106K
October 2017	$102K
September 2017	$103K
August 2017	$100K
July 2017	$113K
June 2017	$110K
May 2017	$110K
April 2017	$110K
March 2017	$109K
February 2017	$111K
January 2017	$109K
2016
December 2016	$103K
November 2016	$101K
October 2016	$98K
September 2016	$98K

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
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.59	Single-Family Home	$125,000	10/09/25	3	2	1,215

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
1244 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$169,600	3	2	792	Off Market
1242 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$108,300	3	2	1,216	Off Market
1240 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$90,900	2	1	952	Off Market
1238 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$107,800	2	2	737	Off Market
1204 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$123,800	3	1	1,056	Off Market
1209 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$104,200	2	1	820	Off Market
1222 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$109,100	2	1	1,054	Off Market
1303 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.12	$195,000	4	2	1,152	For Sale
1341 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.21	$184,200	3	1	900	Off Market
1345 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.22	$154,300	3	1	910	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1960

Lot Size

0.3 acres

Living Area

1,152 sqft

Price/Sqft

$177

About this House

Newly updated ranch style home has over 1150 sq ft of finished area on the main level plus a full unfinished basement. The first floor is home to fresh paint, new flooring, 3 nice sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a formal dining area plus eat-in kitchen. New siding, roof, windows, and hot water heater. The basement is ready to be finished with a rec room & possible 4th bedroom or office, egress window already installed. Huge deck with planters, fenced in yard, makes this .30 of an acre a great place

1216 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,152 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1960. It last sold for $105,500 on Oct 28, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $203,800, with a rent estimate of $1,799/month.

Home Details for 1216 E 17th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960Year Updated: 1990
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 28, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,500
Sep 13, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$106,000
Aug 27, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$55,500
Aug 1, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$57,900
Jul 10, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$57,900 Price decreased by 11%
Jun 13, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$64,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,274	$155,900

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

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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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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Frequently asked questions about 1216 E 17th St

What is 1216 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1216 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $203,800.
What is the price history for 1216 E 17th St?
1216 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $105,500 in October 2011.
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.
Does 1216 E 17th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1216 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1216 E 17th St?
The lot at 1216 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.30 acres (13,285 sq ft).