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

1401 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,060 sqft

$166,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$166,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,060 sqft

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1994

Living Area

1,060 sqft

Price/Sqft

$157

Parking

Garage

About this House

3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-story home on corner lot in quiet neighborhood. 3 blocks from bus stop. School bus stop at corner in front of home. Home has a large deck and nice back yard with lots of shade. Yard includes producing fruit trees. Roof is approximately 7 years old. New furnace in 2014, new plumbing in 2013, New electrical in 2013. New flooring in kitchen, laundry, bathroom and entry way. New paint throughout. House is a non-smoking home. Home is priced to sell.

1401 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,060 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1994. It last sold for $78,500 on Aug 7, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $166,900, with a rent estimate of $1,467/month.

Home Details for 1401 E 17th Ct

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1994
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price History for 1401 E 17th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/07/2015	$78,500	Sold	DMMLS #456983
Recording Date 08/07/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/23/2015	$75,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/28/2012	$53,000	Sold	DMMLS #408793
Recording Date 11/28/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/31/2012	$53,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

03/15/2001	$81,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/15/2001 Contract Date 03/12/2001 County Transfer Tax $130 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,994
Assessment	$139,900

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1401 E 17th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $146,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,172 sqft
1408 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,172 sqft
1412 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $111,200
2 bd
1 ba
760 sqft
1418 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $105,900
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
1422 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,500
3 bd
1 ba
780 sqft
1428 Dixon St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $168,100
3 bd
1 ba
937 sqft
1405 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $171,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
1409 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $165,700
3 bd
1 ba
908 sqft
1413 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,008 sqft
1439 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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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.
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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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