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 1266 E 17th Ct estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1266 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $133,200 .

What is the price history for 1266 E 17th Ct?

1266 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $88,500 in April 2019.

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.

Does 1266 E 17th Ct have air conditioning?

Yes, 1266 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1266 E 17th Ct have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1266 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$133,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
912 sqft

1266 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 15, 2019 for $88,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$133K

Since last month

$8K (-5.9%)

Since last year

$8K (-5.6%)

Since last sale

$45K (+50.4%)

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 +49% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$133K
August 2026	$136K
July 2026	$141K
June 2026	$142K
May 2026	$147K
April 2026	$145K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$138K
January 2026	$135K
2025
December 2025	$136K
November 2025	$138K
October 2025	$144K
September 2025	$141K
August 2025	$141K
July 2025	$142K
June 2025	$142K
May 2025	$141K
April 2025	$140K
March 2025	$138K
February 2025	$133K
January 2025	$135K
2024
December 2024	$138K
November 2024	$140K
October 2024	$143K
September 2024	$143K
August 2024	$144K
July 2024	$147K
June 2024	$148K
May 2024	$148K
April 2024	$144K
March 2024	$140K
February 2024	$138K
January 2024	$138K
2023
December 2023	$138K
November 2023	$140K
October 2023	$140K
September 2023	$141K
August 2023	$140K
July 2023	$139K
June 2023	$136K
May 2023	$136K
April 2023	$132K
March 2023	$131K
February 2023	$132K
January 2023	$133K
2022
December 2022	$134K
November 2022	$135K
October 2022	$140K
September 2022	$141K
August 2022	$140K
July 2022	$140K
June 2022	$141K
May 2022	$140K
April 2022	$135K
March 2022	$130K
February 2022	$125K
January 2022	$124K
2021
December 2021	$125K
November 2021	$126K
October 2021	$125K
September 2021	$126K
August 2021	$128K
July 2021	$128K
June 2021	$127K
May 2021	$102K
April 2021	$100K
March 2021	$99K
February 2021	$98K
January 2021	$95K
2020
December 2020	$94K
November 2020	$94K
October 2020	$94K
September 2020	$93K
August 2020	$93K
July 2020	$93K
June 2020	$92K
May 2020	$92K
April 2020	$91K
March 2020	$90K
February 2020	$89K
January 2020	$90K
2019
December 2019	$90K
November 2019	$89K
October 2019	$89K
September 2019	$89K
August 2019	$89K
July 2019	$89K
June 2019	$90K
May 2019	$89K
April 2019	$89K
March 2019	$93K
February 2019	$94K
January 2019	$94K
2018
December 2018	$99K
November 2018	$99K
October 2018	$103K
September 2018	$113K
August 2018	$118K
July 2018	$119K
June 2018	$121K
May 2018	$119K
April 2018	$119K
March 2018	$118K
February 2018	$116K
January 2018	$118K
2017
December 2017	$111K
November 2017	$108K
October 2017	$108K
September 2017	$107K
August 2017	$105K
July 2017	$104K
June 2017	$102K
May 2017	$101K
April 2017	$99K
March 2017	$97K
February 2017	$95K
January 2017	$95K
2016
December 2016	$92K
November 2016	$92K
October 2016	$89K
September 2016	$89K

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
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/06/26	2	1	980
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840

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
1267 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$128,400	3	2	1,010	Off Market
1253 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$128,000	2	1	600	Off Market
1243 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$101,500	3	1	1,280	Off Market
1241 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$80,000	2	1	742	Recently Sold
1239 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$115,400	2	1	804	Off Market
1244 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$111,400	3	1	864	Off Market
1238 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$134,400	3	1	1,028	Off Market
1224 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$84,300	3	1	1,116	Off Market
1212 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$111,200	2	1	1,136	Off Market
1755 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.16	$133,600	2	1	960	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1958

912 sqft

$146/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1266 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA. 1266 E 17th Ct is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 912 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5489 sqft and was built in 1958.

1266 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1958. It last sold for $88,500 on Apr 15, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $133,200, with a rent estimate of $1,382/month.

Home Details for 1266 E 17th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowave
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958Year Updated: 2013
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5488 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 15, 2019 Source: DMMLS #568731	Sold	$88,500
Jan 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$95,490 Price decreased by 5%
Nov 2, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$99,990 Price decreased by 5%
Oct 15, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$104,900 Price decreased by 9%
Sep 5, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$115,000
Oct 31, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$80,000
Jul 30, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$80,000 Price decreased by 2%
Apr 28, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$82,000
Oct 30, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$12,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,826	$160,100

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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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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"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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Frequently asked questions about 1266 E 17th Ct

What is 1266 E 17th Ct estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1266 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA is $133,200.
What is the price history for 1266 E 17th Ct?
1266 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA last sold for $88,500 in April 2019.
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.
Does 1266 E 17th Ct have air conditioning?
Yes, 1266 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1266 E 17th Ct have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1266 E 17th Ct in Des Moines, IA has laundry facilities.