1273 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
M.L. King Jr. Park
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,886 sqft
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,886 sqft
Home Highlights
Outdoor
Patio
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$135
Listed
4 days ago
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House
Welcome to this charming, move-in ready bungalow nestled in an established east Des Moines neighborhood! Full of character and thoughtfully maintained, this spacious home offers 3 bedrooms (plus a non-conforming 4th bedroom), 2 bathrooms, an open-concept living and dining area, and main-level laundry. One of the home's standout features is the spacious addition, currently used as an extended cooking and food-preparation area. With soaring wood ceilings, a cozy wood-burning fireplace and valuable overflow space beyond the main kitchen, it offers endless possibilities for cooking, hosting, entertaining, hobbies, or creating the gathering space you've always envisioned. Outside, you'll find a partially fenced patio, a spacious backyard, an existing chicken coop, and a long, double-width driveway providing plenty of off-street parking. Whether you're relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or creating your own outdoor retreat, this property offers space to make it your own. Conveniently located near downtown Des Moines, shopping, dining, parks, and major roadways, this one-of-a-kind home is ready for its next owners to make lasting memories!
Home Details for 1273 E 18th St
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1886 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a Fireplace |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, PatioFencing: Chain Link, WoodExterior: PatioFoundation: Block |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Days on Market: 4 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1910 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow |
Building Not a New Construction |
Property Information Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 110/02019000000 |
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Price List Price: $255,000Price Per Sqft: $135 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 745676 |
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Building Area Building Area: 1886 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 5009.4 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Contract, FHA, VA Loan |
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BasementMls Number: 745676Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11002019000000-R-N |
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Days On Market Replication: 0 |
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Jose Venales, (605) 580-0550
LPT Realty, LLC
Maria Rocha, (515) 423-4463
LPT Realty, LLC
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#745676
Also Listed on DMMLS.
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
Price History for 1273 E 18th St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/21/2026 | $255,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #745676 |
| 05/14/2025 | $269,900 | PriceChange | DMMLS #717867 |
| 10/10/2024 | $250,000 | PriceChange | DMMLS #704369 |
| 10/02/2024 | $264,999 | PriceChange | DMMLS #704369 |
| 09/20/2024 | $275,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #704369 |
| 06/03/2009 | $32,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 02/01/2008 | $7,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 08/31/2007 | $6,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/01/2001 | $10,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $1,286 |
| Assessment | $188,700 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1273 E 18th St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.36 | Single-Family Home | $65,000 | 08/06/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,344 | |
0.03 | Single-Family Home | $225,000 | 03/09/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,363 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $140,000 | 08/22/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,172 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $155,000 | 01/16/26 | 2 | 2 | 768 | |
0.40 | Single-Family Home | $265,000 | 10/09/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,324 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $120,000 | 06/05/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 800 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $196,000 | 09/26/25 | 4 | 2 | 800 | |
0.37 | Single-Family Home | $235,000 | 09/04/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,139 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $70,000 | 03/20/26 | 2 | 1 | 640 | |
0.50 | Single-Family Home | $70,000 | 01/30/26 | 2 | 3 | 768 |
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Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1273 E 18th St.
- Hiatt Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 502 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageJoseph Green and Sarah Smith(principal and associate principal)condone bullying and retaliation by teachers on students. Once you say something twice they get mad, refuse to return phone calls or emails, and if you go to the district office they blame the kid becase they are scared silent of the teachers union. Complete and utter failures and cowards as administrators. It's the band teacher who is the bully. 5 phone calls later 5 incidents by the teacher later, it is now the child's fault.Parent Review6mo ago - East High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 1893 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageTreats children like they are preparing them for prison.Other Review3y ago - Garton Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 480 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI 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 Review12y ago 
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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
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1273 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,886 sqft single-family home built in 1910. 1273 E 18th St is located in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by DMMLS on Jul 21, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 745676.