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 1272 E 18th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1272 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $231,200 .

What is the price history for 1272 E 18th St?

1272 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $230,000 in April 2023.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 1272 E 18th St?

The lot at 1272 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$231,200

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,352 sqft

1272 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 28, 2023 for $230,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$231K

Since last month

$3K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$2K (-1%)

Since last sale

$1K (+0.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +322% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$231K
August 2026	$231K
July 2026	$235K
June 2026	$235K
May 2026	$232K
April 2026	$234K
March 2026	$232K
February 2026	$229K
January 2026	$226K
2025
December 2025	$225K
November 2025	$229K
October 2025	$232K
September 2025	$235K
August 2025	$234K
July 2025	$235K
June 2025	$236K
May 2025	$234K
April 2025	$235K
March 2025	$231K
February 2025	$227K
January 2025	$226K
2024
December 2024	$233K
November 2024	$244K
October 2024	$246K
September 2024	$245K
August 2024	$247K
July 2024	$245K
June 2024	$248K
May 2024	$246K
April 2024	$246K
March 2024	$245K
February 2024	$244K
January 2024	$242K
2023
December 2023	$236K
November 2023	$234K
October 2023	$234K
September 2023	$233K
August 2023	$233K
July 2023	$234K
June 2023	$233K
May 2023	$230K
April 2023	$230K
March 2023	$230K
February 2023	$223K
January 2023	$117K
2022
December 2022	$117K
November 2022	$117K
October 2022	$123K
September 2022	$125K
August 2022	$126K
July 2022	$125K
June 2022	$126K
May 2022	$102K
April 2022	$78K
March 2022	$59K
February 2022	$58K
January 2022	$58K
2021
December 2021	$57K
November 2021	$56K
October 2021	$56K
September 2021	$56K
August 2021	$56K
July 2021	$55K
June 2021	$55K
May 2021	$54K
April 2021	$53K
March 2021	$53K
February 2021	$52K
January 2021	$51K
2020
December 2020	$50K
November 2020	$50K
October 2020	$50K
August 2020	$51K
July 2020	$84K
June 2020	$83K
May 2020	$84K
April 2020	$89K
March 2020	$95K
February 2020	$94K
January 2020	$89K
2019
December 2019	$80K
November 2019	$80K
September 2019	$84K
August 2019	$86K
July 2019	$95K
June 2019	$99K
May 2019	$96K
April 2019	$92K
March 2019	$96K
February 2019	$100K
January 2019	$102K
2018
December 2018	$97K
November 2018	$86K
October 2018	$84K
September 2018	$79K
August 2018	$77K
July 2018	$64K
June 2018	$69K
May 2018	$69K
April 2018	$71K
March 2018	$63K
February 2018	$54K
January 2018	$56K
2017
December 2017	$69K
November 2017	$65K
October 2017	$63K
September 2017	$66K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$60K
June 2017	$54K
May 2017	$52K
April 2017	$54K
March 2017	$53K
February 2017	$63K
January 2017	$58K
2016
December 2016	$58K
November 2016	$56K
October 2016	$54K
September 2016	$55K

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
1274 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	-	2	1	588	Off Market
1279 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$108,300	2	1	832	Off Market
1283 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$158,200	3	1	874	Off Market
1291 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$219,300	4	2	1,022	Off Market
1293 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$111,500	2	1	1,078	Off Market
1295 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$108,200	2	1	1,092	Off Market
1266 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$225,000	4	2	1,363	Recently Sold
1262 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$119,400	2	1	896	Off Market
3909 E 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	2.24	$183,400	3	1	900	Off Market
3913 E 10th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	2.25	$185,600	3	1	1,099	Off Market
1000 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	2.27	$280,000	6	2	1,404	For Sale
1109 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	2.21	$220,600	4	2	1,584	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1900

Living Area

1,352 sqft

Price/Sqft

$171

About this House

Step into this completely remodeled 4 bedroom 3 home bathroom home! This home is complete with brand new vinyl and carpet flooring throughout, new lighting, new doors & hardware. Get ready to entertain in the renovated kitchen complete with brand new cabinets and countertops. The bedrooms are complete with brand new carpeting, windows, lighting, doors & hardware. The updated bathrooms includes new lighting, toilet, door hardware & sink. Other updates include new A/C and along with new electrical and plumbing systems. Schedule a showing today! All information obtained from seller and public???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? records

1272 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,352 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $230,000 on Apr 28, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $231,200, with a rent estimate of $2,055/month.

Home Details for 1272 E 18th St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900Year Updated: 2023
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 28, 2023 Source: DMMLS #668161	Sold	$230,000
Apr 13, 2023 Source: DMMLS #668161	Pending	$230,000
Feb 27, 2023 Source: DMMLS #668161	Listed For Sale	$230,000
Sep 22, 2020 Source: DMMLS #612609	Sold	$50,000
Aug 29, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$55,000
Aug 24, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$55,000
Apr 19, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$6,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,510	$198,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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

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 1272 E 18th St

What is 1272 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1272 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $231,200.
What is the price history for 1272 E 18th St?
1272 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $230,000 in April 2023.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 1272 E 18th St?
The lot at 1272 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).