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 1222 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1222 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $111,100 .

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.

What do residents say about the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines .

Does 1222 E 17th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1222 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1222 E 17th St?

The lot at 1222 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$111,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,054 sqft

1222 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$111K

Since last month

$10K (-8.3%)

Since last year

$14K (-11.5%)

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 +52% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$109K
July 2026	$119K
June 2026	$122K
May 2026	$126K
April 2026	$121K
March 2026	$124K
February 2026	$117K
January 2026	$115K
2025
December 2025	$116K
November 2025	$116K
October 2025	$118K
September 2025	$122K
August 2025	$123K
July 2025	$117K
June 2025	$120K
May 2025	$120K
April 2025	$117K
March 2025	$114K
February 2025	$106K
January 2025	$108K
2024
December 2024	$114K
November 2024	$112K
October 2024	$116K
September 2024	$118K
August 2024	$119K
July 2024	$124K
June 2024	$126K
May 2024	$129K
April 2024	$127K
March 2024	$123K
February 2024	$119K
January 2024	$116K
2023
December 2023	$116K
November 2023	$118K
October 2023	$115K
September 2023	$117K
August 2023	$117K
July 2023	$119K
June 2023	$117K
May 2023	$114K
April 2023	$109K
March 2023	$105K
February 2023	$103K
January 2023	$105K
2022
December 2022	$105K
November 2022	$108K
October 2022	$113K
September 2022	$115K
August 2022	$115K
July 2022	$118K
June 2022	$118K
May 2022	$117K
April 2022	$107K
March 2022	$93K
February 2022	$76K
January 2022	$77K
2021
December 2021	$76K
November 2021	$78K
October 2021	$79K
September 2021	$78K
August 2021	$81K
July 2021	$85K
June 2021	$95K
May 2021	$105K
April 2021	$109K
March 2021	$107K
February 2021	$104K
January 2021	$98K
2020
December 2020	$93K
November 2020	$95K
October 2020	$100K
September 2020	$99K
August 2020	$93K
July 2020	$93K
June 2020	$86K
May 2020	$88K
April 2020	$95K
March 2020	$94K
February 2020	$93K
January 2020	$96K
2019
December 2019	$97K
November 2019	$96K
October 2019	$93K
September 2019	$95K
August 2019	$95K
July 2019	$95K
June 2019	$93K
May 2019	$93K
April 2019	$91K
March 2019	$93K
February 2019	$91K
January 2019	$93K
2018
December 2018	$95K
November 2018	$89K
October 2018	$87K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$86K
June 2018	$86K
May 2018	$84K
April 2018	$83K
March 2018	$80K
February 2018	$80K
January 2018	$80K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$82K
October 2017	$81K
September 2017	$79K
August 2017	$79K
July 2017	$79K
June 2017	$77K
May 2017	$77K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$74K
February 2017	$70K
January 2017	$70K
2016
December 2016	$71K
November 2016	$74K
October 2016	$74K
September 2016	$76K
August 2016	$72K

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	0.06	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166
1314 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$226,000	08/14/26	3	1	1,125
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	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
1216 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$203,800	3	2	1,152	Off Market
1244 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$169,600	3	2	792	Off Market
1242 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$110,000	3	2	1,216	Off Market
1240 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$90,600	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	0.07	$127,300	3	1	1,056	Off Market
1303 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$195,000	4	2	1,152	For Sale
1341 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.19	$182,900	3	1	900	Off Market
1345 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.20	$153,700	3	1	910	Off Market
1337 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.18	$159,500	Studio	1	900	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1946

Living Area

1,054 sqft

Price/Sqft

$105

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1222 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 1222 E 17th 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 1,054 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6664 sqft and was built in 1946.

1222 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,054 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1946. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $111,100, with a rent estimate of $1,156/month.

Home Details for 1222 E 17th St

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: AsphaltDeckExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$814	$107,300

Home facts updated by county records

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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"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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"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 1222 E 17th St

What is 1222 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1222 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $111,100.
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.
What do residents say about the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines.
Does 1222 E 17th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1222 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1222 E 17th St?
The lot at 1222 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).