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

1359 E 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 sqft

$148,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 11, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,014/mo*

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$148,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 11, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,014/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,056 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Check out this east side home for your opportunity to become a homeowner! This home has been freshly painted and carpeted. The kitchen has new cabinets and countertops. New mechanicals and water heater. Then do not forget the space and need for parking vehicles. The amount of space and options for getting in and out are very nice! Call and check it out today!

1359 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,056 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1912. It last sold for $129,000 on Oct 4, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $148,300, with a rent estimate of $1,399/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1359 E 14th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8058 sqft

Price History for 1359 E 14th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/04/2022	$129,000	Sold	DMMLS #653311
Recording Date 10/04/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/01/2022	$139,000	Pending	DMMLS #653311

07/05/2022	$139,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #653311
Price Change $6,000 (-4%)
06/02/2022	$145,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #653311

04/02/2022		ListingRemoved	RE/MAX Central

03/11/2022	$145,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #640864
Price Change $4,500 (-3%)
01/20/2022	$149,500	PriceChange	DMMLS #640864
Price Change $4,500 (-3%)
12/16/2021	$154,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #640864
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
11/24/2021	$159,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #640864
Price Change $6,000 (-4%)
11/02/2021	$165,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #640864

12/13/2016	$25,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/13/2016 Contract Date 12/02/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $39

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	$2,144
Assessment	$120,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1359 E 14th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1373 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$115,000	05/15/26	3	1	684
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/15/25	2	1	1,020
1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$131,900	06/10/26	3	1	936
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $179,300
5 bd
3 ba
1,102 sqft
1365 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,215 sqft
1367 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $157,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,253 sqft
1369 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $148,200
2 bd
2 ba
1,050 sqft
1409 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $196,700
7 bd
2 ba
1,985 sqft
1355 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $155,100
4 bd
1 ba
1,445 sqft
1351 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $113,700
2 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1347 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $106,100
2 bd
1 ba
740 sqft
1341 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,200
2 bd
1 ba
825 sqft
1335 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
3 bd
844 sqft
1327 E 14th 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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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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