1244 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

1244 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 804 sqft

$153,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,049/mo*
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$153,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,049/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
804 sqft

Local Information

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Description

The property at 1244 E 16th St, Des Moines, Iowa is a Residential Single Family property with 2 bedroom(s) and 1.0 bathroom(s), built in 1980 and is 804 square feet.<br/><br/>Live bidding is ACTIVE for this property, sold in "as is" condition without contingencies or warranties. Make your bid now!
1244 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 804 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $73,449 on Feb 17, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $153,900, with a rent estimate of $1,152/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1244 E 16th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6750 sqft

Price History for 1244 E 16th St

DatePriceEventSource
02/17/2015$73,449Sold
DMMLS #446630
12/25/2014$69,960PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/15/2014$74,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,772
Assessment$158,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1244 E 16th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA
0.30
Single-Family Home
-
-
2
1
840
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$67,500
05/05/26
2
1
720
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$66,000
08/25/25
3
1
1,068
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$115,000
09/15/25
2
1
1,020
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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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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    "Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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