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

1337 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Studio
1 Bath
900 sqft

$168,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

$168,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

Studio

1 Bath

900 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1337 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 1337 E 17th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 900 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6664 sqft and was built in 1972.

1337 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1972. It last sold for $69,500 on Jun 14, 2002. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $168,400, with a rent estimate of $1,389/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1337 E 17th St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price History for 1337 E 17th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/14/2002	$69,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/14/2002 Contract Date 06/11/2002 County Transfer Tax $111 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,700
Assessment	$151,400

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1337 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
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/06/26	2	1	980

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $161,600
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
1345 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,500
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1341 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
PENDING
0.3 ACRES
$195,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,152 sqft
1303 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
LPT Realty, LLC
OFF MARKET
Est. $122,300
2 bd
1 ba
1,054 sqft
1222 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,164 sqft
1701 Cleveland Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $218,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,444 sqft
1659 Cleveland Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,200
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1348 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $212,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,610 sqft
1344 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
FEB 19, 2026
$181,500
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1345 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $155,900
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
1349 Sampson 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.
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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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