1354 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
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SOLD
NOV 7, 2025

1354 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 648 sqft

$66,000

Last Sold: Nov 7, 2025
12% below list $74.9K
$102/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $493/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$66,000

Last Sold: Nov 7, 2025
12% below list $74.9K
$102/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $493/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
648 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Great opportunity for starter or investment property. Fenced yard and storage shed.
1354 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 648 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1922. It last sold for $66,000 on Nov 7, 2025 (12% below the $74,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $109,700, with a rent estimate of $1,300/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$102/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1354 E 17th Ct

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 648 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveLaundry: Main LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: Chain Link, Wood, FullOther Structures: StorageExterior: Fully Fenced, StorageFoundation: Poured
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11005173000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $74,900Price Per Sqft: $102/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Oct 07 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 648 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5488.56 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 727377Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 515-453-6506Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11005173000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by LARRY PICKERING, (515) 453-6506
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bryant Pickering, (515) 453-6142
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with: Julia Mena, (515) 388-2164, RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#727377

Price History for 1354 E 17th Ct

DatePriceEventSource
11/07/2025$66,000Sold
DMMLS #727377
10/07/2025$74,900PendingDMMLS #727377
10/01/2025$74,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #727377
12/07/2016$30,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/20/2016$30,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/19/2016$32,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/11/2015$35,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/16/2015$35,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/09/2014$40,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/02/2006$31,500Sold
N/A
04/09/2001$31,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1009
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,198
Assessment$67,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1354 E 17th Ct

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1349 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$70,000
03/20/26
2
1
640
1536 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$95,000
03/17/26
2
1
816
1719 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$55,000
10/24/25
2
1
681
1520 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$125,000
11/18/25
2
1
1,106
1339 Hutton St, Des Moines, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$138,000
09/24/25
2
1
676

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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.
  • Brandi a. N. I.
    "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.
    "Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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