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

OFF MARKET

1298 E 19th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

1 Bed
1 Bath
648 sqft

$83,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $607/mo*

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$83,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $607/mo*

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1 Bed

1 Bath

648 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1298 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA. 1298 E 19th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 648 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5009 sqft and was built in 1948.

1298 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 648 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1948. It last sold for $11,500 on Apr 1, 2008. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $83,800, with a rent estimate of $1,051/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

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Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1298 E 19th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price History for 1298 E 19th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/01/2008	$11,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/01/2008 Contract Date 01/16/2007 County Transfer Tax $18 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/04/2003	$20,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/04/2003 Contract Date 08/05/2003 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

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

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,118
Assessment	$62,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1298 E 19th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2076 Maple St, Des Moines, IA	0.44	Single-Family Home	$35,000	02/19/26	2	1	752
1314 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA	0.59	Single-Family Home	$33,000	06/17/26	2	1	660

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $213,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,246 sqft
1302 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,500
3 bd
3 ba
1,184 sqft
1312 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $83,600
2 bd
1 ba
714 sqft
1320 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $136,400
1 bd
2 ba
746 sqft
1326 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $121,500
3 bd
1 ba
891 sqft
1336 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $90,800
2 bd
1 ba
848 sqft
1340 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $160,300
3 bd
1 ba
960 sqft
1294 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $110,800
2 bd
1 ba
792 sqft
1836 Easton Blvd,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $88,000
2 bd
1 ba
828 sqft
1846 Easton Blvd,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $115,100
1 bd
1 ba
828 sqft
1285 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,300
2 bd
1 ba
950 sqft
1289 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $88,100
2 bd
1 ba
832 sqft
1293 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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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

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Brandi a. N. I.
Resident
8y ago
"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.
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8y ago
"Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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