1248 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
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  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,092 sqft

1248 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

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Apartment
1,092 sqft

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Residents pay all utilities. Electric and Gas are set up and billed through MidAmerican Energy and Water/Sewer/Trash to Des Moines Water Works. Residents also handle all lawn care and snow removal. Sorry, no pets.

There is a New Lease Administrative Fee of $70 applied to each approved household to be paid at or before move in.
1248 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,092 sqft apartment in M.L. King Jr. Park. It last sold for $18,000 on Sep 28, 1998 (1,346% above the $1,245 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2025 with an asking price of $1,245 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 24, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $930/month.

Home Details for 1248 E 17th Ct

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Comparable Sales for 1248 E 17th Ct

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Des Moines, IA
2.02
Apartment
$159,900
01/27/26
1
1
-
1333 24th St, Des Moines, IA
3.03
Apartment
$265,000
09/29/25
1
1
2,018 sqft
1805 SW White Birch Cir #6, Ankeny, IA
7.10
Apartment
$173,000
08/21/26
3
2
1,214 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in Des Moines

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$930/mo
Average rent
$1.07K
$33MoM
Available listings
525
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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.
    "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.
    "Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 24, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,245
Oct 17, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,245
Feb 28, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Feb 1, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$1,000
Jan 19, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 1248 E 17th Ct

  • What is the price history for 1248 E 17th Ct?
    1248 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $18,000 in September 1998.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood?
    Residents describe the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines.

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