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 1277 E 18th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1277 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $107,400 .

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.

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 1277 E 18th St?

The lot at 1277 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.34 acres (14,984 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$107,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,060 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

1277 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $768/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$107K

Since last month

$8K (-6.8%)

Since last year

$13K (-10.6%)

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 +66% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$107K
August 2026	$106K
July 2026	$115K
June 2026	$120K
May 2026	$125K
April 2026	$120K
March 2026	$126K
February 2026	$118K
January 2026	$112K
2025
December 2025	$115K
November 2025	$115K
October 2025	$115K
September 2025	$117K
August 2025	$120K
July 2025	$113K
June 2025	$117K
May 2025	$115K
April 2025	$113K
March 2025	$108K
February 2025	$99K
January 2025	$102K
2024
December 2024	$107K
November 2024	$105K
October 2024	$109K
September 2024	$111K
August 2024	$114K
July 2024	$119K
June 2024	$123K
May 2024	$125K
April 2024	$124K
March 2024	$119K
February 2024	$114K
January 2024	$110K
2023
December 2023	$111K
November 2023	$110K
October 2023	$109K
September 2023	$110K
August 2023	$111K
July 2023	$114K
June 2023	$114K
May 2023	$110K
April 2023	$104K
March 2023	$101K
February 2023	$99K
January 2023	$101K
2022
December 2022	$101K
November 2022	$103K
October 2022	$108K
September 2022	$111K
August 2022	$110K
July 2022	$116K
June 2022	$118K
May 2022	$116K
April 2022	$106K
March 2022	$92K
February 2022	$74K
January 2022	$75K
2021
December 2021	$75K
November 2021	$77K
October 2021	$78K
September 2021	$77K
August 2021	$81K
July 2021	$85K
June 2021	$95K
May 2021	$109K
April 2021	$110K
March 2021	$109K
February 2021	$107K
January 2021	$106K
2020
December 2020	$108K
November 2020	$104K
October 2020	$102K
September 2020	$102K
August 2020	$101K
July 2020	$102K
June 2020	$88K
May 2020	$81K
April 2020	$83K
March 2020	$84K
February 2020	$87K
January 2020	$93K
2019
December 2019	$94K
November 2019	$97K
October 2019	$108K
September 2019	$114K
August 2019	$110K
July 2019	$111K
June 2019	$104K
May 2019	$100K
April 2019	$99K
March 2019	$99K
February 2019	$98K
January 2019	$99K
2018
December 2018	$97K
November 2018	$89K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$84K
July 2018	$76K
June 2018	$77K
May 2018	$83K
April 2018	$80K
March 2018	$75K
February 2018	$66K
January 2018	$57K
2017
December 2017	$72K
November 2017	$59K
October 2017	$57K
September 2017	$66K
August 2017	$66K
July 2017	$69K
June 2017	$64K
May 2017	$62K
April 2017	$62K
March 2017	$62K
February 2017	$63K
January 2017	$62K
2016
December 2016	$64K
November 2016	$66K
October 2016	$66K
September 2016	$65K

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
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166
1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.59	Single-Family Home	$131,900	06/10/26	3	1	936

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
1273 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$255,000	3	3	1,886	For Sale
1304 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$147,600	3	1	1,070	Off Market
1296 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$159,600	2	1	713	Off Market
1308 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$148,300	2	1	816	Off Market
1312 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$159,300	3	2	885	Off Market
1289 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$77,400	2	1	882	Off Market
1301 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$178,400	3	1	937	Off Market
1315 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$107,500	3	1	854	Off Market
1347 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$157,300	2	2	968	Off Market
1355 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.12	$170,300	3	1	1,156	Off Market
1371 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.15	$91,300	3	1	1,033	Off Market

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1915

0.34 acre lot

1,060 sqft

$101/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1277 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA. 1277 E 18th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,060 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.34 acres and was built in 1915.

1277 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,060 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1915. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $107,400, with a rent estimate of $1,373/month.

Home Details for 1277 E 18th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,936	$110,700

Home facts updated by county records

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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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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"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 1277 E 18th St

What is 1277 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1277 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $107,400.
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.
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 1277 E 18th St?
The lot at 1277 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.34 acres (14,984 sq ft).