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 1235 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1235 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $145,000 .

What is the price history for 1235 E 16th St?

1235 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $34,000 in April 2006.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced 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 1235 E 16th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1235 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1235 E 16th St?

The lot at 1235 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$145,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,277 sqft

1235 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,012/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 21, 2006 for $34,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$145K

Since last month

$5K (-3.4%)

Since last year

$7K (-4.3%)

Since last sale

$111K (+326.5%)

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 +64% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$145K
August 2026	$144K
July 2026	$150K
June 2026	$153K
May 2026	$156K
April 2026	$152K
March 2026	$152K
February 2026	$146K
January 2026	$144K
2025
December 2025	$146K
November 2025	$146K
October 2025	$146K
September 2025	$149K
August 2025	$152K
July 2025	$153K
June 2025	$150K
May 2025	$149K
April 2025	$148K
March 2025	$140K
February 2025	$134K
January 2025	$133K
2024
December 2024	$142K
November 2024	$141K
October 2024	$146K
September 2024	$147K
August 2024	$151K
July 2024	$154K
June 2024	$154K
May 2024	$158K
April 2024	$153K
March 2024	$149K
February 2024	$142K
January 2024	$141K
2023
December 2023	$141K
November 2023	$141K
October 2023	$139K
September 2023	$141K
August 2023	$142K
July 2023	$141K
June 2023	$143K
May 2023	$116K
April 2023	$113K
March 2023	$109K
February 2023	$107K
January 2023	$109K
2022
December 2022	$109K
November 2022	$108K
October 2022	$112K
September 2022	$113K
August 2022	$114K
July 2022	$115K
June 2022	$116K
May 2022	$115K
April 2022	$110K
March 2022	$105K
February 2022	$100K
January 2022	$99K
2021
December 2021	$99K
November 2021	$100K
October 2021	$100K
September 2021	$101K
August 2021	$102K
July 2021	$104K
June 2021	$106K
May 2021	$112K
April 2021	$111K
March 2021	$112K
February 2021	$107K
January 2021	$109K
2020
December 2020	$112K
November 2020	$110K
October 2020	$107K
September 2020	$104K
August 2020	$119K
July 2020	$119K
June 2020	$116K
May 2020	$110K
April 2020	$107K
March 2020	$109K
February 2020	$110K
January 2020	$108K
2019
December 2019	$108K
November 2019	$110K
October 2019	$109K
September 2019	$107K
August 2019	$105K
July 2019	$108K
June 2019	$109K
May 2019	$108K
April 2019	$114K
March 2019	$117K
February 2019	$115K
January 2019	$111K
2018
December 2018	$109K
November 2018	$113K
October 2018	$113K
September 2018	$112K
August 2018	$113K
July 2018	$113K
June 2018	$114K
May 2018	$110K
April 2018	$105K
March 2018	$103K
February 2018	$103K
January 2018	$106K
2017
December 2017	$92K
November 2017	$92K
October 2017	$91K
September 2017	$89K
August 2017	$92K
July 2017	$95K
June 2017	$93K
May 2017	$94K
April 2017	$93K
March 2017	$96K
February 2017	$95K
January 2017	$93K
2016
December 2016	$86K
November 2016	$88K
October 2016	$88K
September 2016	$88K

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
1314 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$226,000	08/14/26	3	1	1,125

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
1239 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$185,800	3	1.5	1,172	Off Market
1243 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$159,800	3	2	930	Off Market
1249 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$184,800	3	1	1,182	Off Market
1253 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$179,000	3	1	1,038	Off Market
1303 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$175,300	3	2	1,152	Off Market
1315 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$224,800	3	3	2,068	Off Market
1231 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$103,900	2	1	660	Off Market
1227 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$113,300	2	1	836	Off Market
1600 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$92,700	2	2	904	Off Market
1218 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$265,600	3	2.5	1,324	Off Market
1226 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$162,200	2	1	1,144	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1915

1,277 sqft

$114/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1235 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 1235 E 16th St 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 1,277 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6664 sqft and was built in 1915.

1235 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,277 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1915. It last sold for $34,000 on Apr 21, 2006. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $145,000, with a rent estimate of $1,653/month.

Home Details for 1235 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
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: 1915Year Updated: 1925
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 21, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$34,000
May 13, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,500
Nov 21, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$49,900
Jun 13, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$15,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,146	$133,100

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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
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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 1235 E 16th St

What is 1235 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1235 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $145,000.
What is the price history for 1235 E 16th St?
1235 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $34,000 in April 2006.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced 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 1235 E 16th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1235 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1235 E 16th St?
The lot at 1235 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).