1243 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1243 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,280 sqft

$113,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $796/mo*
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$113,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $796/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,280 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1243 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA. 1243 E 17th Ct 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 1,280 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5009 sqft and was built in 1904.
1243 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,280 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1904. It last sold for $47,000 on Feb 27, 2004. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $113,900, with a rent estimate of $1,380/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1243 E 17th Ct

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1904Year Updated: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price History for 1243 E 17th Ct

DatePriceEventSource
02/27/2004$47,000Sold
N/A
07/17/2002$47,500Sold
N/A
07/12/2000$38,000Sold
N/A
10/02/1998$29,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$1,392
Assessment$91,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1243 E 17th Ct

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$66,000
08/25/25
3
1
1,068
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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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  • Brandi a. N. I.
    "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.
    "Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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