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

1239 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,172 sqft

$187,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,280/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$187,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,280/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,172 sqft

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

1980

Living Area

1,172 sqft

Price/Sqft

$160

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1239 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 1239 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 1,172 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6534 sqft and was built in 1980.

1239 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,172 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $139,900 on May 24, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $187,500, with a rent estimate of $1,583/month.

Home Details for 1239 E 16th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Laminate
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price History for 1239 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/24/2019	$139,900	Sold	DMMLS #580377
Recording Date 05/24/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/24/2019	$139,900	Pending	Agent Provided

04/19/2019	$139,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/31/2018	$140,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

10/01/2018	$140,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (4%)
09/12/2018	$135,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
09/08/2018	$140,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (4%)
06/29/2018	$135,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/01/2018	$135,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/09/2018	$135,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/02/2017	$124,900	Sold	DMMLS #538565
Recording Date 06/02/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/01/2016	$57,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

02/27/2016	$57,900	Pending	Agent Provided

01/09/2016	$57,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/19/2000	$74,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/19/2000 Contract Date 07/12/2000 County Transfer Tax $119 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	$3,038
Assessment	$191,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1239 E 16th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $163,200
3 bd
2 ba
930 sqft
1243 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,182 sqft
1249 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $182,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,038 sqft
1253 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $176,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,152 sqft
1303 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,400
3 bd
3 ba
2,068 sqft
1315 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
PENDING
$130,000
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1317 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,277 sqft
1235 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $105,900
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
1231 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $115,700
2 bd
1 ba
836 sqft
1227 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $95,400
2 bd
2 ba
904 sqft
1600 E University Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
OCT 9, 2025
$265,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,324 sqft
1218 McCormick 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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