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

1329 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 sqft

$108,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $760/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$108,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $760/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,000 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Bi-attached 2 bedroom home with fenced back yard and full basement. Spacious living room and eat-in kitchen with laminate flooring. Two large bedrooms upstairs. Close to downtown Des Moines. Located directly across from a park and moments away from interstate access.
The washer & dryer, refrigerator, micro, oven and dishwasher included. Tenants pay utilities.
No smoking, small pet might be fine with additional pet fee and deposit. Credit and background checks are required.
Monthly rent is $895, deposit $895, available April 15th; please let me know if you have any questions.

one year lease

1329 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft townhouse in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $50,000 on Apr 13, 2018. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2018 with an asking price of $895 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $108,300, with a rent estimate of $786/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

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Outdoor

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A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1329 E 17th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Price History for 1329 E 17th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/24/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

04/13/2018	$50,000	Sold	DMMLS #556050
Recording Date 04/13/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/10/2018	$895	ListingRemoved	N/A

04/04/2018	$895	Listed For Rent	N/A

07/06/2016	$45,000	Sold	DMMLS #515837
Recording Date 07/06/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/27/2016	$44,000	Pending	Agent Provided

05/10/2016	$44,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-10%)
04/23/2016	$49,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

09/12/2012	$18,199	Sold	DMMLS #400281
Recording Date 09/12/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/20/2012	$22,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/28/2012	$22,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/09/2012	$30,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/09/2012 Contract Date 03/29/2012 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	$1,538
Assessment	$86,200

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OFF MARKET
Est. $110,100
2 bd
1 ba
946 sqft
1331 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $106,200
2 bd
1 ba
1,009 sqft
1333 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $156,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,016 sqft
1335 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $240,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,284 sqft
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OFF MARKET
Est. $220,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,389 sqft
1018 E Shawnee Ave,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $237,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,204 sqft
1022 E Shawnee Ave,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $91,200
2 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
1327 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $111,300
2 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
1325 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,000
2 bd
1 ba
979 sqft
1323 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,600
2 bd
1 ba
946 sqft
1321 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $110,600
2 bd
1 ba
946 sqft
1319 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $102,600
2 bd
1 ba
998 sqft
1317 E 17th 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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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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