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

1335 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,016 sqft

$156,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,068/mo*

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$156,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,068/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,016 sqft

Local Information

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Description

What a deal on this completely remodeled, 1400+sf finished, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home for under $60,000. Located on the east side of Des Moines across from ML King Park (containing new playground equipment & a splash park), this home is conveniently located close to the interstate & downtown. The interior of home has recently been updated with newly finished basement (complete with 3rd BR & half bath), new frieze carpet, new linoleum, new kitchen counter tops, stainless steel appliances, fresh interior paint, interior doors & light fixtures. Outside the home you'll find a new 10 x 10 deck, exterior siding & fresh exterior paint. Hurry quick to set up a showing as this home won't last!

1335 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,016 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $53,500 on Dec 28, 2010. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $156,900, with a rent estimate of $1,159/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1335 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: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980Year Updated: 2010
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3876 sqft

Price History for 1335 E 17th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/28/2010	$53,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/28/2010 Contract Date 12/22/2010 County Transfer Tax $86 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/01/2010	$59,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/08/2010	$30,400	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

01/16/2010	$30,400	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,800 (-11%)
12/15/2009	$34,200	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,800 (-10%)
11/10/2009	$38,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/08/2009	$76,449	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/08/2009 Contract Date 06/11/2009 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/16/2001	$52,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/16/2001 Contract Date 05/10/2001 County Transfer Tax $84 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	$1,734
Assessment	$99,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1335 E 17th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/06/26	2	1	980

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
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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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