1252 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1252 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,092 sqft

$126,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $875/mo*
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$126,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $875/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,092 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Come see this cute little slice of the Eastside! Completely redone on the outside, its just waiting for you to put a little love into the inside! All information has been obtained from the sellers and public record.
1252 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,092 sqft townhouse in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for the $90,000 asking price on May 2, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $126,600, with a rent estimate of $1,055/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1252 E 17th Ct

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1092 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse, CondominiumArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Cement SidingDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11002488013000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $90,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 17 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1092 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 693366Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 423-5607Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11002488013000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Liz Keller, (515) 423-5607
RE/MAX Precision
Grant Beck, (515) 313-5269
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with: Eena Gardner, (515) 330-5710, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#693366

Price History for 1252 E 17th Ct

DatePriceEventSource
05/02/2024$90,000Sold
DMMLS #693366
04/17/2024$90,000PendingDMMLS #693366
04/17/2024$90,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #693366
11/20/2008$40,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/28/2008$40,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/17/2003$47,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,178
Assessment$112,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1252 E 17th Ct

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
225 Maple St, Des Moines, IA
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2.5
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$469,000
05/14/26
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2,218
217 Maple St, Des Moines, IA
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03/25/26
3
2.5
2,119
205 Maple St, Des Moines, IA
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04/09/26
3
2.5
2,484
209 Maple St, Des Moines, IA
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$450,085
12/08/25
3
2.5
2,088
507 E Locust St #210, Des Moines, IA
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$330,000
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2
1
1,184
221 Maple St, Des Moines, IA
1.36
Townhouse
$486,900
05/21/26
3
3.5
2,344
400 E Locust St #204, Des Moines, IA
1.42
Townhouse
$123,675
07/14/25
1
1
805
814 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA
1.47
Townhouse
$420,500
07/24/25
3
2.5
1,850

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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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