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 1244 E 17th Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1244 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $111,400 .

What is the price history for 1244 E 17th Ct?

1244 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $62,500 in July 2007.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1244 E 17th Ct have air conditioning?

Yes, 1244 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1244 E 17th Ct?

The lot at 1244 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,141 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$111,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

1244 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 9, 2007 for $62,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$111K

Since last month

$8K (-6.8%)

Since last year

$13K (-10.7%)

Since last sale

$48K (+76.5%)

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 +76% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$110K
August 2026	$112K
July 2026	$118K
June 2026	$120K
May 2026	$124K
April 2026	$120K
March 2026	$120K
February 2026	$116K
January 2026	$113K
2025
December 2025	$114K
November 2025	$113K
October 2025	$116K
September 2025	$121K
August 2025	$124K
July 2025	$123K
June 2025	$121K
May 2025	$119K
April 2025	$117K
March 2025	$111K
February 2025	$104K
January 2025	$106K
2024
December 2024	$112K
November 2024	$110K
October 2024	$112K
September 2024	$113K
August 2024	$113K
July 2024	$119K
June 2024	$120K
May 2024	$123K
April 2024	$121K
March 2024	$117K
February 2024	$112K
January 2024	$110K
2023
December 2023	$111K
November 2023	$112K
October 2023	$110K
September 2023	$111K
August 2023	$111K
July 2023	$113K
June 2023	$112K
May 2023	$111K
April 2023	$107K
March 2023	$103K
February 2023	$101K
January 2023	$102K
2022
December 2022	$101K
November 2022	$100K
October 2022	$106K
September 2022	$107K
August 2022	$108K
July 2022	$111K
June 2022	$113K
May 2022	$112K
April 2022	$106K
March 2022	$101K
February 2022	$96K
January 2022	$94K
2021
December 2021	$94K
November 2021	$95K
October 2021	$93K
September 2021	$97K
August 2021	$99K
July 2021	$101K
June 2021	$103K
May 2021	$107K
April 2021	$109K
March 2021	$107K
February 2021	$103K
January 2021	$95K
2020
December 2020	$93K
November 2020	$93K
October 2020	$90K
September 2020	$86K
August 2020	$86K
July 2020	$85K
June 2020	$82K
May 2020	$81K
April 2020	$79K
March 2020	$80K
February 2020	$80K
January 2020	$80K
2019
December 2019	$77K
November 2019	$78K
October 2019	$78K
September 2019	$79K
August 2019	$79K
July 2019	$81K
June 2019	$79K
May 2019	$78K
April 2019	$77K
March 2019	$76K
February 2019	$76K
January 2019	$72K
2018
December 2018	$73K
November 2018	$71K
October 2018	$72K
September 2018	$72K
August 2018	$74K
July 2018	$78K
June 2018	$79K
May 2018	$80K
April 2018	$80K
March 2018	$82K
February 2018	$83K
January 2018	$81K
2017
December 2017	$70K
November 2017	$64K
October 2017	$66K
September 2017	$63K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$70K
June 2017	$67K
May 2017	$72K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$70K
February 2017	$67K
January 2017	$64K
2016
December 2016	$60K
November 2016	$60K
October 2016	$60K
September 2016	$63K

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
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166

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
1266 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$133,200	2	1	912	Off Market
1267 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$128,400	3	2	1,010	Off Market
1253 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$128,000	2	1	600	Off Market
1243 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$101,500	3	1	1,280	Off Market
1241 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$80,000	2	1	742	Recently Sold
1238 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$134,400	3	1	1,028	Off Market
1224 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$84,300	3	1	1,116	Off Market
1212 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$111,200	2	1	1,136	Off Market
1755 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.12	$133,600	2	1	960	Off Market
2020 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.06	$192,100	2	1	1,362	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1910

864 sqft

$129/sqft

About this House

Per owner, reduced for quick sale! Remodeled in 2004 Roof, gutters, siding, a/c,kitchen cabinets, counter top, sink &faucet, dishwsher, range, water heater, w/d, ceiling fans, light fixtures, interior & exterior doors, updated bath. Custom paint colors, shed, fenced rear. 1/2 blk to bus line. Subject to court approval.

1244 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1910. It last sold for $62,500 on Jul 9, 2007. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $111,400, with a rent estimate of $1,424/month.

Home Details for 1244 E 17th Ct

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 2004
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6141 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 5, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$48,888
Aug 2, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$48,888 Price decreased by 11%
Jun 11, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$54,900 Price decreased by 8%
Apr 26, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$59,900
Jul 9, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$62,500
May 20, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$59,000
Jun 14, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$17,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$986	$92,700

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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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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.

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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 1244 E 17th Ct

What is 1244 E 17th Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1244 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $111,400.
What is the price history for 1244 E 17th Ct?
1244 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $62,500 in July 2007.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1244 E 17th Ct have air conditioning?
Yes, 1244 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1244 E 17th Ct?
The lot at 1244 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,141 sq ft).