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

1334 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
760 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$117,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $830/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$117,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $830/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

760 sqft

(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1922

Lot Size

0.25 acres

Living Area

760 sqft

Price/Sqft

$155

Parking

Garage

About this House

Great opportunity for a home that was updated in 1982 with a 2 car 24x24 garage and a 1 car 12x20 garage. Priced accordingly needs some TLC. Please check with NFC to see if funds available. Sold "AS IS" During first 15 days, only owner occupant offers or those from a public entity will be considered. Home inspection for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test.

1334 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 760 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $60,000 on Nov 1, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $117,800, with a rent estimate of $1,331/month.

Home Details for 1334 E 17th Ct

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1922Year Updated: 1982
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Price History for 1334 E 17th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/01/2013	$60,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/01/2013 Contract Date 10/08/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/24/2013	$26,150	Sold	DMMLS #413311
Recording Date 06/24/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/30/2013	$29,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-25%)
03/01/2013	$39,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/14/2006	$55,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/14/2006 Contract Date 06/09/2006 County Transfer Tax $89 Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/07/2003	$37,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/07/2003 Contract Date 03/20/2003 County Transfer Tax $60 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	$1,536
Assessment	$99,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1334 E 17th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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PENDING
0.25 ACRES
$175,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,113 sqft
1340 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Century 21 Signature
OFF MARKET
Est. $123,300
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
1344 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
NOV 7, 2025
$66,000
2 bd
1 ba
648 sqft
1354 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
OFF MARKET
Est. $140,400
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,172 sqft
1356 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,080 sqft
1364 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,500
3 bd
1 ba
873 sqft
1368 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $93,800
2 bd
1 ba
688 sqft
1308 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $121,300
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
1302 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $132,200
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
1275 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $96,000
2 bd
1 ba
630 sqft
1261 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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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

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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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