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 1238 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1238 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $222,300 .

What is the price history for 1238 E 16th St?

1238 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $160,000 in June 2021.

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 1238 E 16th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1238 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1238 E 16th St?

The lot at 1238 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,056 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$222,300

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
798 sqft

1238 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,510/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 15, 2021 for $160,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$222K

Since last month

$1K (+0.6%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.6%)

Since last sale

$63K (+39.1%)

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 +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$223K
August 2026	$222K
July 2026	$221K
June 2026	$222K
May 2026	$222K
April 2026	$222K
March 2026	$218K
February 2026	$216K
January 2026	$217K
2025
December 2025	$215K
November 2025	$217K
October 2025	$218K
September 2025	$215K
August 2025	$215K
July 2025	$216K
June 2025	$220K
May 2025	$220K
April 2025	$220K
March 2025	$217K
February 2025	$215K
January 2025	$216K
2024
December 2024	$216K
November 2024	$217K
October 2024	$216K
September 2024	$216K
August 2024	$217K
July 2024	$219K
June 2024	$217K
May 2024	$221K
April 2024	$214K
March 2024	$213K
February 2024	$212K
January 2024	$209K
2023
December 2023	$209K
November 2023	$210K
October 2023	$209K
September 2023	$210K
August 2023	$210K
July 2023	$208K
June 2023	$204K
May 2023	$207K
April 2023	$203K
March 2023	$199K
February 2023	$193K
January 2023	$186K
2022
December 2022	$181K
November 2022	$179K
October 2022	$181K
September 2022	$181K
August 2022	$180K
July 2022	$179K
June 2022	$179K
May 2022	$177K
April 2022	$176K
March 2022	$172K
February 2022	$171K
January 2022	$170K
2021
December 2021	$169K
November 2021	$166K
October 2021	$164K
September 2021	$164K
August 2021	$164K
July 2021	$163K
June 2021	$189K
May 2021	$178K
April 2021	$174K
March 2021	$167K
February 2021	$163K
January 2021	$162K
2020
December 2020	$161K
November 2020	$165K
October 2020	$166K
September 2020	$160K
August 2020	$163K
July 2020	$162K
June 2020	$163K
May 2020	$162K
April 2020	$160K
March 2020	$163K
February 2020	$161K
January 2020	$162K
2019
December 2019	$158K
November 2019	$156K
October 2019	$156K
September 2019	$154K
August 2019	$156K
July 2019	$155K
June 2019	$156K
May 2019	$155K
April 2019	$154K
March 2019	$153K
February 2019	$151K
January 2019	$147K
2018
December 2018	$147K
November 2018	$148K
October 2018	$151K
September 2018	$150K
August 2018	$152K
July 2018	$151K
June 2018	$148K
May 2018	$148K
April 2018	$146K
March 2018	$147K
February 2018	$145K
January 2018	$144K
2017
December 2017	$146K
November 2017	$143K
October 2017	$144K
September 2017	$142K
August 2017	$144K
July 2017	$134K
June 2017	$136K
May 2017	$138K
April 2017	$139K
March 2017	$135K
February 2017	$133K
January 2017	$133K
2016
December 2016	$133K
November 2016	$132K
October 2016	$132K
September 2016	$132K

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	0.09	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
1603 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.61	-	3	1	1,252	Off Market
1208 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.59	-	3	3	1,836	Off Market
1605 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.61	$164,700	3	1	1,056	Off Market
1609 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.61	$193,800	4	2	1,520	Off Market
1615 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.62	$175,200	3	1	1,223	Off Market
1244 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$151,400	2	1	804	Off Market
1248 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$156,800	3	1	840	Off Market
1254 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$177,700	2	1	660	Off Market
1300 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$119,600	2	1	980	Off Market
1310 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$153,900	3	1	1,307	Off Market
1318 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$96,400	2	2	1,054	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2009

798 sqft

$279/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1238 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 1238 E 16th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 798 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7056 sqft and was built in 2009.

1238 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 798 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 2009. It last sold for $160,000 on Jun 15, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $222,300, with a rent estimate of $1,498/month.

Home Details for 1238 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
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
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2009
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split entry

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7056 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 15, 2021 Source: N/A	Sold	$160,000
Oct 12, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$140,500
Sep 28, 2009 Source: DMMLS #350888	Sold	$141,000
Jul 30, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$142,900
Jan 10, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$14,500
Sep 4, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$44,500
Mar 9, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$44,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,220	$238,500

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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Frequently asked questions about 1238 E 16th St

What is 1238 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1238 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $222,300.
What is the price history for 1238 E 16th St?
1238 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $160,000 in June 2021.
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 1238 E 16th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1238 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1238 E 16th St?
The lot at 1238 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,056 sq ft).