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

OFF MARKET

1237 Dixon St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

$126,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $894/mo*

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$126,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $894/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,056 sqft

(on 0.34 acres)

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1906

Lot Size

0.34 acres

Living Area

1,056 sqft

Price/Sqft

$120

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1237 Dixon St, Des Moines, IA. 1237 Dixon St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,056 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.34 acres and was built in 1906.

1237 Dixon St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,056 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1906. It last sold for $41,000 on Nov 25, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $126,500, with a rent estimate of $1,303/month.

Home Details for 1237 Dixon St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1906
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price History for 1237 Dixon St

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/25/2014	$41,000	Sold	DMMLS #439214
Recording Date 11/25/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/22/2014	$41,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,900 (-4%)
06/10/2014	$42,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,100 (-11%)
03/06/2014	$48,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,900 (-13%)
10/15/2013	$54,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-8%)
08/13/2013	$59,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/03/2005	$39,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/03/2005 Contract Date 12/28/2004 County Transfer Tax $63 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,852
Assessment	$105,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1237 Dixon St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166
1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.48	Single-Family Home	$131,900	06/10/26	3	1	936

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $93,900
2 bd
1 ba
630 sqft
1261 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $129,700
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
1275 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $120,100
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
1302 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $92,800
2 bd
1 ba
688 sqft
1308 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,040 sqft
1223 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,343 sqft
1286 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $136,400
3 bd
1 ba
861 sqft
1264 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $157,800
4 bd
2 ba
1,802 sqft
1262 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,400
2 bd
1 ba
792 sqft
1232 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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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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8y ago
"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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Brandi a. N. I.
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8y ago
"Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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