1278 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

1278 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,024 sqft

$225,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,507/mo*
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$225,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,507/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,024 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1278 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA. 1278 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, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,024 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5009 sqft and was built in 2008.
1278 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,024 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 2008. It last sold for $139,500 on Sep 12, 2008. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $225,600, with a rent estimate of $1,381/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1278 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: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price History for 1278 E 18th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/12/2008$139,500Sold
DMMLS #325917
02/29/2008$2,500Sold
N/A
08/06/2007$106Sold
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09/06/2006$892Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,766
Assessment$224,400
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

M.L. King Jr. Park
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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.
  • Brandi a. N. I.
    "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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  • Brandi a. N. I.
    "Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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