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

SOLD

JUN 10, 2026

1318 E 15th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
936 sqft (on 0.37 acres)

$131,900

Last Sold: Jun 10, 2026

$141/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $914/mo*

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$131,900

Last Sold: Jun 10, 2026

$141/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $914/mo*

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3 Beds

1 Bath

936 sqft

(on 0.37 acres)

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA. 1318 E 15th 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 936 sqft of floor space. The last sold price per dimension was $141/sqft. This property has a lot size of 0.37 acres and was built in 1984.

1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 936 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1984. It last sold for $131,900 on Jun 10, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $131,800, with a rent estimate of $1,265/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$141/sqft

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1318 E 15th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1984
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $141/sqft

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.37 acres

Price History for 1318 E 15th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/10/2026	$131,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/10/2026 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/05/2020	$131,900	Sold	DMMLS #598604
Recording Date 03/05/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/06/2020	$131,900	Pending	Agent Provided

02/06/2020	$131,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/26/2019	$120,000	Sold	DMMLS #593431
Recording Date 11/26/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/05/2019	$124,900	Pending	Agent Provided

10/25/2019	$124,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
10/18/2019	$129,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/15/2019	$85,500	Sold	DMMLS #579411
Recording Date 10/15/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/05/2019	$85,500	Pending	Agent Provided

04/05/2019	$85,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$3,182
Assessment	$180,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1318 E 15th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1373 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$115,000	05/15/26	3	1	684
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/15/25	2	1	1,020

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $174,800
3 bd
2 ba
834 sqft
1310 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $140,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,436 sqft
1302 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $93,000
2 bd
1 ba
528 sqft
1211 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,300
1 bd
1 ba
576 sqft
1215 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $146,900
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
1221 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $81,400
1,590 sqft
1301 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET
Est. $123,100
2 bd
1 ba
858 sqft
1320 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $87,600
2 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
1326 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $78,100
2 bd
1 ba
806 sqft
1328 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $175,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,095 sqft
1332 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,000
3 bd
2 ba
988 sqft
1338 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $138,000
4 bd
1 ba
1,316 sqft
1340 E 15th 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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"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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