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 1368 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1368 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $102,300 .

What is the price history for 1368 E 16th St?

1368 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $943 in June 2026.

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.

How big is the lot at 1368 E 16th St?

The lot at 1368 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.30 acres (13,285 sq ft).

Does 1368 E 16th St have a garage?

Yes, 1368 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

SOLD

JUN 11, 2026

$102,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
792 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

1368 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $735/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 11, 2026 for $943

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$102K

Since last month

$3K (+3.3%)

Since last year

$20K (-16.2%)

Since last sale

$101K (+10,759%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +57% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$102K
August 2026	$102K
July 2026	$99K
May 2026	$122K
April 2026	$120K
March 2026	$120K
February 2026	$118K
January 2026	$121K
2025
December 2025	$117K
November 2025	$122K
October 2025	$121K
September 2025	$122K
August 2025	$122K
July 2025	$126K
June 2025	$129K
May 2025	$126K
April 2025	$133K
March 2025	$128K
February 2025	$124K
January 2025	$127K
2024
December 2024	$129K
November 2024	$129K
October 2024	$127K
September 2024	$127K
August 2024	$133K
July 2024	$134K
June 2024	$136K
May 2024	$137K
April 2024	$134K
March 2024	$133K
February 2024	$128K
January 2024	$126K
2023
December 2023	$126K
November 2023	$126K
October 2023	$124K
September 2023	$125K
August 2023	$124K
July 2023	$123K
June 2023	$127K
May 2023	$123K
April 2023	$119K
March 2023	$115K
February 2023	$112K
January 2023	$114K
2022
December 2022	$114K
November 2022	$114K
October 2022	$118K
September 2022	$118K
August 2022	$117K
July 2022	$118K
June 2022	$118K
May 2022	$115K
April 2022	$106K
March 2022	$94K
February 2022	$79K
January 2022	$80K
2021
December 2021	$81K
November 2021	$86K
October 2021	$101K
September 2021	$104K
August 2021	$105K
July 2021	$107K
June 2021	$108K
May 2021	$112K
April 2021	$117K
March 2021	$115K
February 2021	$112K
January 2021	$111K
2020
December 2020	$105K
November 2020	$102K
October 2020	$106K
September 2020	$101K
August 2020	$94K
July 2020	$94K
June 2020	$89K
May 2020	$88K
April 2020	$91K
March 2020	$93K
February 2020	$95K
January 2020	$98K
2019
December 2019	$98K
November 2019	$99K
October 2019	$97K
September 2019	$97K
August 2019	$99K
July 2019	$102K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$99K
April 2019	$94K
March 2019	$99K
February 2019	$98K
January 2019	$98K
2018
December 2018	$96K
November 2018	$87K
October 2018	$88K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$82K
June 2018	$80K
May 2018	$78K
April 2018	$79K
March 2018	$76K
February 2018	$71K
January 2018	$72K
2017
December 2017	$79K
November 2017	$81K
October 2017	$83K
September 2017	$81K
August 2017	$78K
July 2017	$75K
June 2017	$72K
May 2017	$69K
April 2017	$66K
March 2017	$69K
February 2017	$68K
January 2017	$67K
2016
December 2016	$68K
November 2016	$68K
October 2016	$67K
September 2016	$65K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840
1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$131,900	06/10/26	3	1	936
1373 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$115,000	05/15/26	3	1	684

Home facts updated by county records

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
1349 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$167,200	3	1	947	Off Market
1345 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$228,000	4	2	899	Recently Sold
1341 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$163,700	2	2	810	Off Market
1335 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$191,500	2	1	940	Off Market
1334 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$152,700	3	1	985	Off Market
1342 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$72,000	1	1	486	Off Market
1338 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$343,500	5	3.5	1,602	Off Market
1336 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$95,800	2	1	722	Off Market
116 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.71	$239,200	4	2	1,500	Off Market
1542 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.71	-	2	1	750	Off Market
112 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.73	$178,200	2	1	1,153	Off Market
110 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.74	$131,000	3	1	1,355	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1947

Lot Size

0.3 acres

Living Area

792 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1/sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

This home is a Real Estate Owned (REO)/Post Foreclosure. Once a lender has foreclosed on a property it is soon put up for public auction. If bids fall short of the asking price the bank will buy back the home and attempt to sell it on the open market. However, lenders are not real estate agents, meaning that they will often accept offers 30 to 60 percent less than market value!

1368 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 792 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1947. It last sold for $943 on Jun 11, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $102,300, with a rent estimate of $1,354/month.

Home Details for 1368 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947Year Updated: 1996
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $1/sqft

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 11, 2026 Source: N/A	Sold	$943
Sep 29, 2009 Source: DMMLS #347589	Sold	$12,000
Apr 9, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$24,700
Mar 2, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$24,700 Price decreased by 5%
Jan 26, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$26,000 Price decreased by 6%
Dec 23, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$27,600 Price decreased by 5%
Nov 20, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$29,000 Price decreased by 20%
Sep 16, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$36,100
Jun 24, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$36,100
May 29, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$36,100 Price decreased by 5%
Apr 26, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$38,000
Jun 15, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$7,392	$101,500

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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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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Frequently asked questions about 1368 E 16th St

What is 1368 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1368 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $102,300.
What is the price history for 1368 E 16th St?
1368 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $943 in June 2026.
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.
How big is the lot at 1368 E 16th St?
The lot at 1368 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.30 acres (13,285 sq ft).
Does 1368 E 16th St have a garage?
Yes, 1368 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.