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 1401 E 15th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1401 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $131,000 .

What is the price history for 1401 E 15th St?

1401 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $52,000 in July 2011.

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 1401 E 15th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1401 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 1401 E 15th St?

The lot at 1401 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,490 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$131,000

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
720 sqft

1401 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $920/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 18, 2011 for $52,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$131K

Since last month

$3K (+2.4%)

Since last year

$3K (+2.1%)

Since last sale

$79K (+151.9%)

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 +139% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$131K
August 2026	$130K
July 2026	$128K
June 2026	$126K
May 2026	$125K
April 2026	$124K
March 2026	$126K
February 2026	$123K
January 2026	$123K
2025
December 2025	$124K
November 2025	$124K
October 2025	$126K
September 2025	$126K
August 2025	$128K
July 2025	$123K
June 2025	$123K
May 2025	$126K
April 2025	$124K
March 2025	$118K
February 2025	$111K
January 2025	$112K
2024
December 2024	$116K
November 2024	$117K
October 2024	$114K
September 2024	$113K
August 2024	$114K
July 2024	$118K
June 2024	$121K
May 2024	$124K
April 2024	$119K
March 2024	$118K
February 2024	$111K
January 2024	$112K
2023
December 2023	$111K
November 2023	$114K
October 2023	$110K
September 2023	$109K
August 2023	$111K
July 2023	$111K
June 2023	$108K
May 2023	$108K
April 2023	$105K
March 2023	$100K
February 2023	$98K
January 2023	$100K
2022
December 2022	$99K
November 2022	$99K
October 2022	$101K
September 2022	$102K
August 2022	$104K
July 2022	$105K
June 2022	$106K
May 2022	$104K
April 2022	$98K
March 2022	$91K
February 2022	$82K
January 2022	$83K
2021
December 2021	$83K
November 2021	$85K
October 2021	$86K
September 2021	$86K
August 2021	$88K
July 2021	$91K
June 2021	$92K
May 2021	$97K
April 2021	$97K
March 2021	$98K
February 2021	$96K
January 2021	$91K
2020
December 2020	$88K
November 2020	$90K
October 2020	$88K
September 2020	$88K
August 2020	$85K
July 2020	$87K
June 2020	$84K
May 2020	$83K
April 2020	$87K
March 2020	$86K
February 2020	$86K
January 2020	$86K
2019
December 2019	$83K
November 2019	$85K
October 2019	$84K
September 2019	$86K
August 2019	$85K
July 2019	$88K
June 2019	$88K
May 2019	$83K
April 2019	$84K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$83K
January 2019	$86K
2018
December 2018	$88K
November 2018	$83K
October 2018	$78K
September 2018	$67K
August 2018	$69K
July 2018	$62K
June 2018	$63K
May 2018	$61K
April 2018	$62K
March 2018	$57K
February 2018	$57K
January 2018	$48K
2017
December 2017	$51K
November 2017	$55K
October 2017	$55K
September 2017	$57K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$59K
June 2017	$57K
May 2017	$56K
April 2017	$54K
March 2017	$52K
February 2017	$52K
January 2017	$54K
2016
December 2016	$57K
November 2016	$55K
October 2016	$52K
September 2016	$55K

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	0.08	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840
1373 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$115,000	05/15/26	3	1	684
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968

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
1403 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$210,600	4	3	1,917	Off Market
1419 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$148,700	3	1	929	Off Market
1409 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$129,900	2	1	720	Off Market
1413 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$170,600	2	2	720	Off Market
1421 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$136,400	2	1	720	Off Market
1427 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$149,400	2	1	816	Off Market
1373 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$187,800	3	2	1,330	Off Market
1371 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$133,600	2	1	773	Off Market
1367 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$190,100	3	2	1,104	Off Market
1365 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$118,300	2	1	824	Off Market
1357 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$104,200	2	1	704	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1923

720 sqft

$182/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1401 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA. 1401 E 15th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 720 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6490 sqft and was built in 1923.

1401 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1923. It last sold for $52,000 on Jul 18, 2011. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2023 with an asking price of $1,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 15, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $131,000, with a rent estimate of $1,383/month.

Home Details for 1401 E 15th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 4Storage
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, HardwoodGated Entry
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6490 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 15, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Sep 8, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$1,075 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 23, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$1,100
Jul 18, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$52,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,678	$96,500

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 1401 E 15th St

What is 1401 E 15th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1401 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $131,000.
What is the price history for 1401 E 15th St?
1401 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $52,000 in July 2011.
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 1401 E 15th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1401 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 1401 E 15th St?
The lot at 1401 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,490 sq ft).