1249 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

$184,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 12, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,182 sqft

1249 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,182 sqft
$156/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $184,800, with a rent estimate of $1,396/month.

Home Details for 1249 E 16th St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

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Comparable Sales for 1249 E 16th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1314 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$226,000
08/14/26
3
1
1,125 sqft
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$215,000
07/06/26
3
1
1,166 sqft
1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$131,900
06/10/26
3
1
936 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in M.L. King Jr. Park

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,396/mo
Average rent
$1.1K
Available listings
2
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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.
    "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
Aug 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,495
Aug 22, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,495
Price decreased by 6%
Aug 12, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,595
Price decreased by 3%
Jul 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,645
Jul 8, 2025
Source: N/A
Sold
$171,000

Frequently asked questions about 1249 E 16th St

  • What is 1249 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1249 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $184,800.
  • What is the price history for 1249 E 16th St?
    1249 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $171,000 in July 2025.
  • 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 $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

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