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 1245 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1245 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $163,700 .

What is the price history for 1245 E 17th St?

1245 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $130,000 in August 2021.

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 1245 E 17th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1245 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1245 E 17th St?

The lot at 1245 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,629 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$163,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,144 sqft

1245 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,141/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 13, 2021 for $130,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$164K

Since last month

$5K (-3.2%)

Since last year

$9K (-5%)

Since last sale

$34K (+25.9%)

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 +68% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$164K
August 2026	$163K
July 2026	$169K
June 2026	$170K
May 2026	$174K
April 2026	$171K
March 2026	$168K
February 2026	$166K
January 2026	$164K
2025
December 2025	$164K
November 2025	$166K
October 2025	$169K
September 2025	$174K
August 2025	$172K
July 2025	$173K
June 2025	$174K
May 2025	$172K
April 2025	$170K
March 2025	$168K
February 2025	$162K
January 2025	$162K
2024
December 2024	$166K
November 2024	$166K
October 2024	$172K
September 2024	$171K
August 2024	$173K
July 2024	$177K
June 2024	$177K
May 2024	$178K
April 2024	$174K
March 2024	$170K
February 2024	$167K
January 2024	$166K
2023
December 2023	$165K
November 2023	$167K
October 2023	$166K
September 2023	$167K
August 2023	$167K
July 2023	$167K
June 2023	$165K
May 2023	$164K
April 2023	$158K
March 2023	$152K
February 2023	$146K
January 2023	$142K
2022
December 2022	$143K
November 2022	$143K
October 2022	$145K
September 2022	$145K
August 2022	$144K
July 2022	$143K
June 2022	$143K
May 2022	$142K
April 2022	$141K
March 2022	$139K
February 2022	$137K
January 2022	$136K
2021
December 2021	$135K
November 2021	$133K
October 2021	$132K
September 2021	$131K
August 2021	$131K
July 2021	$130K
June 2021	$144K
May 2021	$131K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$125K
February 2021	$122K
January 2021	$120K
2020
December 2020	$119K
November 2020	$119K
October 2020	$118K
September 2020	$117K
August 2020	$116K
July 2020	$116K
June 2020	$115K
May 2020	$116K
April 2020	$119K
March 2020	$118K
February 2020	$118K
January 2020	$118K
2019
December 2019	$117K
November 2019	$115K
October 2019	$113K
September 2019	$113K
August 2019	$113K
July 2019	$113K
June 2019	$114K
May 2019	$112K
April 2019	$113K
March 2019	$113K
February 2019	$113K
January 2019	$111K
2018
December 2018	$110K
November 2018	$110K
October 2018	$110K
September 2018	$110K
August 2018	$110K
July 2018	$110K
June 2018	$109K
May 2018	$110K
April 2018	$109K
March 2018	$108K
February 2018	$107K
January 2018	$106K
2017
December 2017	$107K
November 2017	$106K
October 2017	$105K
September 2017	$106K
August 2017	$105K
July 2017	$104K
June 2017	$103K
May 2017	$103K
April 2017	$103K
March 2017	$102K
February 2017	$102K
January 2017	$101K
2016
December 2016	$101K
November 2016	$100K
October 2016	$99K
September 2016	$97K

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
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166
1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$131,900	06/10/26	3	1	936
1314 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$226,000	08/14/26	3	1	1,125

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
1331 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.21	$164,500	3	1	1,176	Off Market
1309 E Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	2.16	$207,900	2	1	1,264	Off Market
1210 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	2.47	$207,600	2	2	1,232	Off Market
1220 E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	2.46	$230,100	3	1	868	Off Market
1286 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.27	$220,000	3	2	2,139	Off Market
3001 E 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.67	$219,000	3	2	1,025	Off Market
1690 E Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.19	$280,100	3	2	1,296	Off Market
900 E Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	4.07	$233,200	3	1	1,034	Off Market
221 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	5.15	$240,000	5	3	1,094	Off Market
200 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	5.20	$214,600	2	2	936	Off Market
2 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA 50315	5.31	$156,900	2	1	864	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1980

1,144 sqft

$143/sqft

Garage

About this House

Come check out this solid home in a super convenient location! This 3 bedroom home has a great flow and everything is on one level! This is a newer home on slab so no need to worry about a scary basement with foundation problems! Close to the interstate; but not so close you can hear it! Plenty of room for storage with a 2 car detached garage and bonus storage area/laundry room. Nice sized flat yard with ample area to entertain. You won't find a more affordable 3 bedroom house with a 2 car garage within walking distance to splash park, football stadium, and middle school. All information obtained from seller and public records.

1245 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,144 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $130,000 on Aug 13, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $163,700, with a rent estimate of $1,396/month.

Home Details for 1245 E 17th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10454 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 13, 2021 Source: DMMLS #632650	Sold	$130,000
Jul 6, 2021 Source: DMMLS #632650	Pending	$130,000
Jul 1, 2021 Source: DMMLS #632650	Listed For Sale	$130,000
Nov 2, 2016 Source: DMMLS #523593	Sold	$100,000
Sep 21, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$100,000 Price decreased by 9%
Aug 11, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$110,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,880	$163,100

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

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Frequently asked questions about 1245 E 17th St

What is 1245 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1245 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $163,700.
What is the price history for 1245 E 17th St?
1245 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $130,000 in August 2021.
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 1245 E 17th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1245 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1245 E 17th St?
The lot at 1245 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,629 sq ft).