1216 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1216 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,152 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$209,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 6, 2026

$209,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 6, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,152 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)

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Description

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
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

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 History for 1216 E 17th St

DatePriceEventSource
10/28/2011$105,500Sold
N/A
09/13/2011$106,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/27/2010$55,500Sold
N/A
08/01/2010$57,900PendingAgent Provided
07/10/2010$57,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/13/2010$64,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$201K
$500MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$184
$3MoM
Available listings
990
22MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,274
Assessment$155,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1216 E 17th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$66,000
08/25/25
3
1
1,068
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

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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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1216 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,152 sqft single-family home built in 1960. 1216 E 17th St is located in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 1216 E 17th St was last sold on Oct 28, 2011 for $105,500. The current Trulia Estimate for 1216 E 17th St is $209,100.