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 1246 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1246 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $215,000 .

What is the price history for 1246 E 17th St?

1246 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $215,000 in July 2026.

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

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 1246 E 17th St?

The lot at 1246 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,321 sq ft).

Does 1246 E 17th St have a garage?

Yes, 1246 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

SOLD

JUL 6, 2026

$215,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,166 sqft

1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,463/mo*

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 6, 2026 for $215,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$215K

Since last month

$0 (0%)

Since last year

$8K (+3.9%)

Since last sale

$0 (0%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +119% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$215K
August 2026	$215K
July 2026	$215K
June 2026	$211K
May 2026	$215K
April 2026	$210K
March 2026	$217K
February 2026	$221K
January 2026	$214K
2025
December 2025	$196K
November 2025	$204K
October 2025	$201K
September 2025	$206K
August 2025	$207K
July 2025	$207K
June 2025	$208K
May 2025	$211K
April 2025	$202K
March 2025	$198K
February 2025	$166K
January 2025	$142K
2024
December 2024	$153K
November 2024	$153K
October 2024	$178K
September 2024	$158K
August 2024	$164K
July 2024	$159K
June 2024	$162K
May 2024	$165K
April 2024	$177K
March 2024	$176K
February 2024	$165K
January 2024	$164K
2023
December 2023	$160K
November 2023	$161K
October 2023	$160K
September 2023	$164K
August 2023	$160K
July 2023	$162K
June 2023	$172K
May 2023	$197K
April 2023	$198K
March 2023	$193K
February 2023	$197K
January 2023	$198K
2022
December 2022	$200K
November 2022	$204K
October 2022	$210K
September 2022	$207K
August 2022	$209K
July 2022	$209K
June 2022	$212K
May 2022	$205K
April 2022	$189K
March 2022	$160K
February 2022	$117K
January 2022	$122K
2021
December 2021	$126K
November 2021	$129K
October 2021	$129K
September 2021	$127K
August 2021	$126K
July 2021	$128K
June 2021	$130K
May 2021	$138K
April 2021	$135K
March 2021	$133K
February 2021	$131K
January 2021	$131K
2020
December 2020	$133K
November 2020	$134K
October 2020	$131K
September 2020	$131K
August 2020	$127K
July 2020	$130K
June 2020	$130K
May 2020	$131K
April 2020	$135K
March 2020	$135K
February 2020	$137K
January 2020	$138K
2019
December 2019	$139K
November 2019	$134K
October 2019	$134K
September 2019	$134K
August 2019	$138K
July 2019	$138K
June 2019	$138K
May 2019	$138K
April 2019	$137K
March 2019	$135K
February 2019	$130K
January 2019	$129K
2018
December 2018	$129K
November 2018	$127K
October 2018	$130K
September 2018	$125K
August 2018	$127K
July 2018	$124K
June 2018	$133K
May 2018	$137K
April 2018	$129K
March 2018	$129K
February 2018	$124K
January 2018	$119K
2017
December 2017	$112K
November 2017	$111K
October 2017	$110K
September 2017	$109K
August 2017	$105K
July 2017	$105K
June 2017	$102K
May 2017	$99K
April 2017	$99K
March 2017	$97K
February 2017	$94K
January 2017	$93K
2016
December 2016	$98K
November 2016	$99K
October 2016	$97K
September 2016	$98K

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
1314 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$226,000	08/14/26	3	1	1,125

Home facts updated by county records

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 2013

1,166 sqft

$184/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 1246 E 17th St 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 1,166 sqft of floor space. The last sold price per dimension was $184/sqft. This property has a lot size of 9321 sqft and was built in 2013.

1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,166 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 2013. It last sold for $215,000 on Jul 6, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $215,000, with a rent estimate of $1,379/month.

Home Details for 1246 E 17th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2013
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $184/sqft

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9321 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 6, 2026 Source: N/A	Sold	$215,000
Dec 18, 2024 Source: N/A	Sold	$90,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	Unavailable	$188,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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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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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"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 1246 E 17th St

What is 1246 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1246 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $215,000.
What is the price history for 1246 E 17th St?
1246 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $215,000 in July 2026.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 1246 E 17th St?
The lot at 1246 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,321 sq ft).
Does 1246 E 17th St have a garage?
Yes, 1246 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.