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

What is 1262 E 18th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1262 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $122,100 .

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 $214K. That is roughly unchanged 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 .

How big is the lot at 1262 E 18th St?

The lot at 1262 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0 acres (60 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$122,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
896 sqft

1262 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $911/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$122K

Since last month

$900 (+0.8%)

Since last year

$4K (-3.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +119% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$120K
September 2026	$124K
August 2026	$119K
July 2026	$125K
June 2026	$128K
May 2026	$132K
April 2026	$127K
March 2026	$107K
February 2026	$124K
January 2026	$121K
2025
December 2025	$121K
November 2025	$121K
October 2025	$123K
September 2025	$124K
August 2025	$125K
July 2025	$124K
June 2025	$123K
May 2025	$121K
April 2025	$119K
March 2025	$115K
February 2025	$108K
January 2025	$109K
2024
December 2024	$114K
November 2024	$112K
October 2024	$114K
September 2024	$114K
August 2024	$116K
July 2024	$121K
June 2024	$122K
May 2024	$124K
April 2024	$120K
March 2024	$116K
February 2024	$113K
January 2024	$111K
2023
December 2023	$113K
November 2023	$113K
October 2023	$111K
September 2023	$113K
August 2023	$109K
July 2023	$113K
June 2023	$113K
May 2023	$104K
April 2023	$100K
March 2023	$97K
February 2023	$94K
January 2023	$96K
2022
December 2022	$94K
November 2022	$94K
October 2022	$99K
September 2022	$100K
August 2022	$99K
July 2022	$101K
June 2022	$102K
May 2022	$101K
April 2022	$98K
March 2022	$98K
February 2022	$99K
January 2022	$97K
2021
December 2021	$97K
November 2021	$97K
October 2021	$96K
September 2021	$105K
August 2021	$107K
July 2021	$107K
June 2021	$107K
May 2021	$106K
April 2021	$107K
March 2021	$99K
February 2021	$94K
January 2021	$94K
2020
December 2020	$92K
November 2020	$93K
October 2020	$91K
September 2020	$90K
August 2020	$92K
July 2020	$90K
June 2020	$88K
May 2020	$86K
April 2020	$94K
March 2020	$93K
February 2020	$94K
January 2020	$97K
2019
December 2019	$98K
November 2019	$97K
October 2019	$102K
September 2019	$94K
August 2019	$96K
July 2019	$100K
June 2019	$99K
May 2019	$98K
April 2019	$100K
March 2019	$96K
February 2019	$94K
January 2019	$100K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$88K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$85K
July 2018	$82K
June 2018	$78K
May 2018	$79K
April 2018	$77K
March 2018	$74K
February 2018	$75K
January 2018	$68K
2017
December 2017	$74K
November 2017	$70K
October 2017	$72K
September 2017	$71K
August 2017	$69K
July 2017	$66K
June 2017	$65K
May 2017	$65K
April 2017	$64K
March 2017	$62K
February 2017	$62K
January 2017	$61K
2016
December 2016	$65K
November 2016	$60K
October 2016	$55K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1732 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$15,000	12/30/25	2	1	880
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/06/26	2	1	980

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1272 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$230,800	4	3	1,352	Off Market
1259 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$162,800	3	2	1,105	Foreclosure
1261 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$72,400	2	1	678	Off Market
1253 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$108,600	2	1	954	Off Market
1265 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$93,900	3	1	1,136	Off Market
1274 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	-	2	1	588	Off Market
1251 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$84,700	3	1	1,192	Off Market
1261 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$108,400	2	1	832	Off Market
1267 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$180,300	4	2	1,504	Off Market
1263 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$117,700	3	1	1,080	Off Market
1265 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$101,700	2	1	832	Off Market
1269 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$106,800	2	1	832	Off Market
1249 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$142,200	3	2	1,183	Off Market
1249 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$149,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1276 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
1271 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$121,700	2	2	1,080	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1905

896 sqft

$136/sqft

About this House

Bungalow with a fenced yard and storage shed. Needs a little cosmetic touch.

1262 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1905. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $122,100, with a rent estimate of $1,223/month.

Home Details for 1262 E 18th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905Year Updated: 1982
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 60 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 31, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$39,900
Jul 12, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$39,900 Price decreased by 9%
May 29, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$44,000
Mar 15, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$50,000
Jan 11, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$50,000 Price decreased by 15%
Nov 21, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$59,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,074	$118,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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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.

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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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8y ago
"Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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Frequently asked questions about 1262 E 18th St

What is 1262 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1262 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $122,100.
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 $214K. That is roughly unchanged 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.
How big is the lot at 1262 E 18th St?
The lot at 1262 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0 acres (60 sq ft).