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 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
804 sqft

$121,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$121,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

804 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

1916

Living Area

804 sqft

Price/Sqft

$151

About this House

Fully remodeled 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home! Nice, clean covered front porch makes a good reading or hang out area. Spacious living room opens to a large dining room. Bedrooms on one side of the home, kitchen on the back of the home off dining room. New carpet all the way around! Spacious kitchen with luxury vinyl planks allows for easy clean up, and there are plenty of cabinet space! Full bathroom with tiled surround. First floor laundry area off the kitchen - no need to climb stairs for laundry! Newer furnace and central AC, all kitchen appliances included. Make this a great starter home, or keep this as part of your rental portfolio! Home is move-in ready, call your favorite realtor to schedule a showing today!

1239 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 804 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1916. It last sold for $69,900 on Sep 18, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2018 with an asking price of $825 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 8, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $121,300, with a rent estimate of $1,245/month.

Home Details for 1239 E 17th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types 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: Vinyl

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price History for 1239 E 17th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
09/18/2020	$69,900	Sold	DMMLS #610905
Recording Date 09/18/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/07/2020	$59,900	Pending	Agent Provided

07/29/2020	$59,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

05/08/2018	$825	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/22/2018	$825	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

06/17/2017	$825	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/05/2017	$825	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

07/08/2015	$800	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/24/2015	$800	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

06/14/2012	$25,000	Sold	DMMLS #367813
Recording Date 06/14/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/23/2012	$49,995	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $11,095 (29%)
02/27/2012	$38,900	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $11,095 (-22%)
12/06/2011	$49,995	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $450,000 (-90%)
12/02/2011	$499,995	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $461,095 (1,185%)
11/22/2011	$38,900	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $14,000 (-26%)
09/01/2011	$52,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,000 (-12%)
04/10/2011	$59,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

02/21/2011	$59,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

12/20/2010	$59,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $25,905 (76%)
05/22/2010	$33,995	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/18/2005	$23,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/18/2005 Contract Date 11/24/2004 County Transfer Tax $38 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/22/2002	$23,581	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/22/2002 Contract Date 02/16/2002 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$1,626
Assessment	$92,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1239 E 17th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/06/26	2	1	980
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.

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OFF MARKET
Est. $111,200
2 bd
1 ba
763 sqft
1223 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $94,300
2 bd
1 ba
648 sqft
1215 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
2 bd
1 ba
870 sqft
1228 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,700
2 bd
1 ba
792 sqft
1232 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $158,300
4 bd
2 ba
1,802 sqft
1262 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $135,500
3 bd
1 ba
861 sqft
1264 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
JUN 26, 2026
$80,000
2 bd
1 ba
742 sqft
1241 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
OFF MARKET
Est. $107,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,280 sqft
1243 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $132,000
2 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
1253 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $133,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,010 sqft
1267 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $142,500
2 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1266 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Neighborhood Overview

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Brandi a. N. I.
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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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