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

1249 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,182 sqft

$185,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,270/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$185,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,270/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,182 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

Living Area

1,182 sqft

Price/Sqft

$157

About this House

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1249 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,182 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park. It last sold for $171,000 on Jul 8, 2025 (11,338% above the $1,495 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $1,645 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 28, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $185,900, with a rent estimate of $1,268/month.

Home Details for 1249 E 16th St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Lease Term: Contact For Details

Price History for 1249 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/28/2025	$1,495	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

08/22/2025	$1,495	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $100 (-6%)
08/12/2025	$1,595	PriceChange	Zillow Rentals
Price Change $50 (-3%)
07/28/2025	$1,645	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

07/08/2025	$171,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/08/2025 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/08/2017	$945	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/16/2017	$945	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

01/18/2016	$935	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

01/08/2016	$935	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $15 (-2%)
12/17/2015	$950	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $25 (-3%)
09/19/2015	$975	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

10/07/2014	$975	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/25/2014	$975	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $125 (-11%)
07/09/2014	$1,100	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

05/23/2014	$70,000	Sold	DMMLS #427377
Recording Date 05/23/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/10/2014	$74,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-6%)
02/04/2014	$79,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-4%)
01/03/2014	$82,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-2%)
12/10/2013	$84,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-2%)
11/12/2013	$86,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/02/2012	$79,900	Sold	DMMLS #399219
Recording Date 07/02/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/10/2012	$84,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$2,100
Assessment	$118,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1249 E 16th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166
1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$131,900	06/10/26	3	1	936
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $182,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,038 sqft
1253 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $176,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,152 sqft
1303 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $229,400
3 bd
3 ba
2,068 sqft
1315 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
PENDING
$130,000
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1317 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
OFF MARKET
Est. $120,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,172 sqft
1327 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $118,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,172 sqft
1325 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,200
3 bd
2 ba
930 sqft
1243 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,172 sqft
1239 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,277 sqft
1235 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $105,900
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
1231 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $115,700
2 bd
1 ba
836 sqft
1227 E 16th 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

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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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