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

What is 1344 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1344 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $208,300 .

What is the price history for 1344 E 17th St?

1344 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $142,000 in March 2020.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 1344 E 17th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1344 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1344 E 17th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1344 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$208,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,610 sqft

1344 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 13, 2020 for $142,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$208K

Since last month

$4K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$700 (+0.3%)

Since last sale

$67K (+47%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +87% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$209K
July 2026	$213K
June 2026	$213K
May 2026	$215K
April 2026	$214K
March 2026	$211K
February 2026	$206K
January 2026	$205K
2025
December 2025	$204K
November 2025	$208K
October 2025	$210K
September 2025	$208K
August 2025	$208K
July 2025	$207K
June 2025	$210K
May 2025	$208K
April 2025	$207K
March 2025	$204K
February 2025	$199K
January 2025	$197K
2024
December 2024	$201K
November 2024	$203K
October 2024	$204K
September 2024	$206K
August 2024	$205K
July 2024	$209K
June 2024	$208K
May 2024	$209K
April 2024	$206K
March 2024	$203K
February 2024	$200K
January 2024	$199K
2023
December 2023	$198K
November 2023	$199K
October 2023	$198K
September 2023	$200K
August 2023	$199K
July 2023	$188K
June 2023	$197K
May 2023	$192K
April 2023	$187K
March 2023	$183K
February 2023	$179K
January 2023	$178K
2022
December 2022	$178K
November 2022	$180K
October 2022	$184K
September 2022	$186K
August 2022	$185K
July 2022	$186K
June 2022	$188K
May 2022	$188K
April 2022	$181K
March 2022	$178K
February 2022	$171K
January 2022	$169K
2021
December 2021	$169K
November 2021	$169K
October 2021	$168K
September 2021	$165K
August 2021	$165K
July 2021	$165K
June 2021	$162K
May 2021	$160K
April 2021	$157K
March 2021	$156K
February 2021	$154K
January 2021	$150K
2020
December 2020	$148K
November 2020	$148K
October 2020	$147K
September 2020	$146K
August 2020	$145K
July 2020	$146K
June 2020	$146K
May 2020	$144K
April 2020	$143K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$148K
January 2020	$157K
2019
December 2019	$135K
November 2019	$132K
October 2019	$132K
September 2019	$132K
August 2019	$131K
July 2019	$131K
June 2019	$135K
May 2019	$132K
April 2019	$133K
March 2019	$131K
February 2019	$131K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$130K
November 2018	$126K
October 2018	$128K
September 2018	$129K
August 2018	$131K
July 2018	$131K
June 2018	$133K
May 2018	$131K
April 2018	$132K
March 2018	$132K
February 2018	$129K
January 2018	$127K
2017
December 2017	$121K
November 2017	$120K
October 2017	$118K
September 2017	$120K
August 2017	$120K
July 2017	$119K
June 2017	$118K
May 2017	$115K
April 2017	$117K
March 2017	$115K
February 2017	$115K
January 2017	$113K
2016
December 2016	$112K
November 2016	$111K
October 2016	$111K
September 2016	$113K
August 2016	$112K

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1348 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$196,800	3	1	900	Off Market
1659 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$210,300	3	2	1,444	Off Market
1701 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$186,200	3	2	1,164	Off Market
1337 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$159,500	Studio	1	900	Off Market
1345 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$153,700	3	1	910	Off Market
1341 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$182,900	3	1	900	Off Market
1345 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$181,500	3	1	900	Recently Sold
1349 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$147,400	3	1	910	Off Market
1653 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$141,500	3	2	876	Off Market
1633 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$171,600	4	1	1,127	Off Market
1344 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$235,900	3	2.5	1,139	Off Market
1343 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$216,000	3	2	1,185	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1344 E 17th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1971

Living Area

1,610 sqft

Price/Sqft

$129

Parking

Garage

About this House

This cozy 3 bed 2 bath home has a lot to offer. Nicely updated, well taken care of, finished basement, and fenced in back yard. Enjoy the over sized double stall garage for both the vehicles and space for the extra storage. Located near parks, close to restaurants, and minutes from down town with easy highway access as well. Contact your Realtor today, and come take a look at this gem for yourself.

1344 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,610 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1971. It last sold for $142,000 on Mar 13, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $208,300, with a rent estimate of $1,822/month.

Home Details for 1344 E 17th 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: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1971Year Updated: 1996
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7000 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 21, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$159,900
Mar 19, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$159,900
Mar 13, 2020 Source: DMMLS #597679	Sold	$142,000
Feb 24, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$150,000
Jan 31, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$150,000 Price decreased by 6%
Jan 18, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$159,900
May 29, 2009 Source: DMMLS #343157	Sold	$109,500
Aug 4, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$45,900
May 29, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$45,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,212	$193,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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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Frequently asked questions about 1344 E 17th St

What is 1344 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1344 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $208,300.
What is the price history for 1344 E 17th St?
1344 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $142,000 in March 2020.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 1344 E 17th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1344 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1344 E 17th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1344 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.