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 1271 E 18th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1271 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $121,400 .

What is the price history for 1271 E 18th St?

1271 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $67,300 in October 2017.

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 1271 E 18th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1271 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

OFF MARKET

$121,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,080 sqft

1271 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 18, 2017 for $67,300

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$121K

Since last month

$11K (-8.8%)

Since last year

$8K (-6.7%)

Since last sale

$50K (+74.6%)

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 +48% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$118K
August 2026	$121K
July 2026	$129K
June 2026	$129K
May 2026	$129K
April 2026	$128K
March 2026	$128K
February 2026	$127K
January 2026	$125K
2025
December 2025	$124K
November 2025	$127K
October 2025	$129K
September 2025	$127K
August 2025	$126K
July 2025	$124K
June 2025	$126K
May 2025	$125K
April 2025	$122K
March 2025	$122K
February 2025	$116K
January 2025	$117K
2024
December 2024	$121K
November 2024	$122K
October 2024	$121K
September 2024	$121K
August 2024	$118K
July 2024	$121K
June 2024	$123K
May 2024	$126K
April 2024	$115K
March 2024	$115K
February 2024	$112K
January 2024	$114K
2023
December 2023	$113K
November 2023	$113K
October 2023	$111K
September 2023	$112K
August 2023	$112K
July 2023	$114K
June 2023	$112K
May 2023	$129K
April 2023	$125K
March 2023	$122K
February 2023	$120K
January 2023	$119K
2022
December 2022	$118K
November 2022	$119K
October 2022	$123K
September 2022	$124K
August 2022	$123K
July 2022	$124K
June 2022	$126K
May 2022	$124K
April 2022	$120K
March 2022	$118K
February 2022	$116K
January 2022	$115K
2021
December 2021	$115K
November 2021	$115K
October 2021	$116K
September 2021	$116K
August 2021	$117K
July 2021	$119K
June 2021	$119K
May 2021	$121K
April 2021	$122K
March 2021	$116K
February 2021	$109K
January 2021	$105K
2020
December 2020	$98K
November 2020	$85K
October 2020	$79K
September 2020	$76K
August 2020	$75K
July 2020	$76K
June 2020	$75K
May 2020	$75K
April 2020	$74K
March 2020	$73K
February 2020	$73K
January 2020	$73K
2019
December 2019	$73K
November 2019	$73K
October 2019	$72K
September 2019	$72K
August 2019	$73K
July 2019	$72K
June 2019	$73K
May 2019	$72K
April 2019	$72K
March 2019	$72K
February 2019	$72K
January 2019	$71K
2018
December 2018	$71K
November 2018	$70K
October 2018	$71K
September 2018	$71K
August 2018	$71K
July 2018	$70K
June 2018	$70K
May 2018	$70K
April 2018	$70K
March 2018	$69K
February 2018	$69K
January 2018	$68K
2017
December 2017	$69K
November 2017	$68K
October 2017	$68K
September 2017	$86K
August 2017	$88K
July 2017	$93K
June 2017	$90K
May 2017	$85K
April 2017	$78K
March 2017	$78K
February 2017	$78K
January 2017	$78K
2016
December 2016	$80K
November 2016	$79K
October 2016	$80K
September 2016	$80K

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
1245 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Multi-Family Home	$79,000	07/27/26	2	1	986
1613 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA	0.56	Multi-Family Home	$225,000	02/09/26		-	1,408
1424 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA	1.09	Multi-Family Home	$255,000	07/24/26		2	1,920

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
918 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.13	$154,100	5	2	1,776	Off Market
920 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.12	$114,100	3	1	1,443	Off Market
1725 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.14	$271,500	4	2	2,169	Off Market
1731 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.14	$194,500	4	2	1,757	Off Market
1801 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.15	$186,800	3	1	1,412	Off Market
1805 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	1.15	$233,500	3	1.5	1,696	Off Market
1269 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.00	$106,800	2	1	832	Off Market
1267 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$154,500	3	1.5	1,080	Off Market
1265 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$100,600	2	1	832	Off Market
1263 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$118,100	3	1	1,080	Off Market
1261 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$104,600	2	1	832	Off Market
1617 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313	1.41	$103,000	1	1	465	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1980

1,080 sqft

$112/sqft

Garage

About this House

This multi-family home is located at 1271 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA. 1271 E 18th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,080 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3136 sqft and was built in 1980.

1271 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,080 sqft multi-family in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $67,300 on Oct 18, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $121,400, with a rent estimate of $1,084/month.

Home Details for 1271 E 18th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Contemporary

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3136 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 18, 2017 Source: DMMLS #543279	Sold	$67,300

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	Unavailable	$120,400

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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"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 1271 E 18th St

What is 1271 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1271 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $121,400.
What is the price history for 1271 E 18th St?
1271 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $67,300 in October 2017.
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 1271 E 18th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1271 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.