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

1254 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,092 sqft

$129,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $893/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$129,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $893/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
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1980

Living Area

1,092 sqft

Price/Sqft

$118

Parking

Garage

About this House

Sold AS IS. No Wells Fargo employees. Lender offers must have Wells Fargo Prequal letter - contact agent for instructions. All offers must have $1k earnest. Cash offers must have proof of funds.

1254 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,092 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $38,250 on Nov 15, 2010. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $129,100, with a rent estimate of $1,163/month.

Home Details for 1254 E 17th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Price History for 1254 E 17th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/02/2011	$22,500	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

01/26/2011	$22,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,400 (-25%)
12/19/2010	$29,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $29,900 (0%)
11/24/2010	$0	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/15/2010	$38,250	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/15/2010 Contract Date 11/04/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/11/2010	$70,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/03/2004	$58,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/03/2004 Contract Date 07/15/2004 County Transfer Tax $94 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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
Assessment	$112,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1254 E 17th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/06/26	2	1	980
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $132,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,212 sqft
1256 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $114,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1454 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1456 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $135,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,218 sqft
1458 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $124,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1460 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $111,600
1,092 sqft
1462 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $124,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1252 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1250 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1248 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $176,400
3 bd
1 ba
890 sqft
1555 Arthur Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,900
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
1553 Arthur Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,010 sqft
1602 Milton Ave,
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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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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