1361 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

1361 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,009 sqft

$122,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026

$122,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,009 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This bi-attached, contemporary, two-story home offers so many options for a first-time homebuyer or as an investment property! Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms with ample closet/storage space and a full bathroom on the second level. The main floor opens to a large living area, kitchen with smooth-top stove and refrigerator, and a nice-sized dining area. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor living with sliders leading to a private patio and partially-fenced backyard. The lower level is dry, unfinished and offers ample opportunity to create your ideal additional living space. Washer and dryer remain. And includes a 1 car detached garage with door opener and steps from the front door! Located in an NFC lending area with easy access to downtown adds even more appeal! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity, schedule your showing today!
1361 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,009 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $118,000 on Dec 3, 2024 (3% above the $115,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $122,800, with a rent estimate of $858/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1361 E 18th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1009 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two, Multi/SplitFloors: Carpet, Laminate
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain Link, PartialExterior: Deck, FenceFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 68

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bi-Level,Contemporary,Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingAttached To Another StructureDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11004038104000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $115,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Oct 29 2024

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: 1009 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3267 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 701412Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 205-9445Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11004038104000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Schmidt, Kimberley, (515) 205-9445
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with: Jorge Rodriguez, (704) 369-1849, EXIT Realty & Associates
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#701412

Price History for 1361 E 18th St

DatePriceEventSource
12/03/2024$118,000Sold
DMMLS #701412
10/29/2024$115,000PendingDMMLS #701412
10/28/2024$115,000PriceChange
DMMLS #701412
09/18/2024$139,900PriceChange
DMMLS #701412
08/21/2024$145,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #701412
09/03/2008$499,500Sold
N/A
12/22/2000$20,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$1,448
Assessment$113,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1361 E 18th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1520 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$125,000
11/18/25
2
1
1,106
1529 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$119,000
06/30/26
2
1
748
1431 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$127,000
08/20/25
3
1.5
888
1536 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$95,000
03/17/26
2
1
816
1349 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$70,000
03/20/26
2
1
640
1354 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$66,000
11/07/25
2
1
648
1429 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$147,000
01/06/26
3
1
957
1434 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$77,700
09/03/25
3
1
864
1236 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$155,000
01/16/26
2
2
768

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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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    "Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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