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 1218 E 17th Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1218 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $224,900 .

What is the price history for 1218 E 17th Ct?

1218 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $122,000 in June 2013.

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 1218 E 17th Ct have air conditioning?

Yes, 1218 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1218 E 17th Ct?

The lot at 1218 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.25 acres (10,977 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$224,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,056 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

1218 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 25, 2013 for $122,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$225K

Since last month

$7K (-3.2%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.6%)

Since last sale

$103K (+84.4%)

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

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +72% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$225K
July 2026	$232K
June 2026	$232K
May 2026	$233K
April 2026	$231K
March 2026	$229K
February 2026	$223K
January 2026	$224K
2025
December 2025	$221K
November 2025	$224K
October 2025	$224K
September 2025	$222K
August 2025	$222K
July 2025	$222K
June 2025	$223K
May 2025	$223K
April 2025	$221K
March 2025	$220K
February 2025	$213K
January 2025	$213K
2024
December 2024	$218K
November 2024	$218K
October 2024	$216K
September 2024	$216K
August 2024	$214K
July 2024	$218K
June 2024	$218K
May 2024	$220K
April 2024	$216K
March 2024	$213K
February 2024	$209K
January 2024	$210K
2023
December 2023	$205K
November 2023	$207K
October 2023	$207K
September 2023	$208K
August 2023	$209K
July 2023	$207K
June 2023	$202K
May 2023	$204K
April 2023	$199K
March 2023	$196K
February 2023	$193K
January 2023	$193K
2022
December 2022	$193K
November 2022	$195K
October 2022	$201K
September 2022	$202K
August 2022	$202K
July 2022	$204K
June 2022	$207K
May 2022	$204K
April 2022	$196K
March 2022	$186K
February 2022	$170K
January 2022	$170K
2021
December 2021	$172K
November 2021	$175K
October 2021	$177K
September 2021	$176K
August 2021	$178K
July 2021	$179K
June 2021	$180K
May 2021	$180K
April 2021	$180K
March 2021	$180K
February 2021	$174K
January 2021	$165K
2020
December 2020	$163K
November 2020	$163K
October 2020	$163K
September 2020	$160K
August 2020	$159K
July 2020	$158K
June 2020	$158K
May 2020	$157K
April 2020	$158K
March 2020	$157K
February 2020	$155K
January 2020	$155K
2019
December 2019	$155K
November 2019	$155K
October 2019	$156K
September 2019	$156K
August 2019	$158K
July 2019	$156K
June 2019	$155K
May 2019	$155K
April 2019	$158K
March 2019	$155K
February 2019	$155K
January 2019	$153K
2018
December 2018	$152K
November 2018	$152K
October 2018	$150K
September 2018	$148K
August 2018	$148K
July 2018	$152K
June 2018	$151K
May 2018	$150K
April 2018	$149K
March 2018	$147K
February 2018	$144K
January 2018	$143K
2017
December 2017	$141K
November 2017	$141K
October 2017	$139K
September 2017	$139K
August 2017	$137K
July 2017	$130K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$129K
April 2017	$132K
March 2017	$132K
February 2017	$128K
January 2017	$124K
2016
December 2016	$122K
November 2016	$124K
October 2016	$123K
September 2016	$124K
August 2016	$131K

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	0.10	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166

Home facts updated by county records

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2012

Lot Size

0.25 acres

Living Area

1,056 sqft

Price/Sqft

$213

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1218 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA. 1218 E 17th Ct is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,056 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.25 acres and was built in 2012.

1218 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,056 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 2012. It last sold for $122,000 on Jun 25, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $224,900, with a rent estimate of $1,536/month.

Home Details for 1218 E 17th Ct

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: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2012
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 25, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$122,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,680	$219,700

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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"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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Frequently asked questions about 1218 E 17th Ct

What is 1218 E 17th Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1218 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $224,900.
What is the price history for 1218 E 17th Ct?
1218 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $122,000 in June 2013.
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 1218 E 17th Ct have air conditioning?
Yes, 1218 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1218 E 17th Ct?
The lot at 1218 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.25 acres (10,977 sq ft).