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

1244 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

$118,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $831/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$118,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $831/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

864 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

1910

Living Area

864 sqft

Price/Sqft

$138

Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $118,900, with a rent estimate of $1,341/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 History for 1244 E 17th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/05/2008	$48,888	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

08/02/2008	$48,888	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,012 (-11%)
06/11/2008	$54,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-8%)
04/26/2008	$59,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/09/2007	$62,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/09/2007 Contract Date 06/29/2007 County Transfer Tax $100 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/20/2004	$59,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/20/2004 Contract Date 05/18/2004 County Transfer Tax $94 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/14/2003	$17,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/14/2003 Contract Date 06/12/2003 County Transfer Tax $28 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	$986
Assessment	$92,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1244 E 17th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068
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 homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $142,700
2 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1266 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,010 sqft
1267 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $132,200
2 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
1253 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $111,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,280 sqft
1243 E 17th Ct,
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. $144,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,028 sqft
1238 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $92,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,116 sqft
1224 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $123,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,136 sqft
1212 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $142,900
2 bd
1 ba
960 sqft
1755 E University Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $191,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,362 sqft
2020 E 12th 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

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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