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

1403 E 15th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,917 sqft

$210,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,430/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$210,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,430/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

3 Baths

1,917 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1403 E 15th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1949

Living Area

1,917 sqft

Price/Sqft

$110

Parking

Garage

About this House

Has your family outgrown your current home? Over 1900 sq ft in this spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath 2 story! All major components have been updated in recent years including windows, furnace, air, electrical and roof. Flexible floor plan. Large patio with bench seating is a highlight as is the sunken family room with brick wood burning fireplace. Tons of extra space in basement with bathroom.

-Will not accept any rent to own contracts.
-Open to discussing buyer’s agent commissions.

1403 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,917 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1949. It last sold for $185,000 on May 9, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $210,900, with a rent estimate of $2,250/month.

Home Details for 1403 E 15th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Carpet, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1949Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6490 sqft

Price History for 1403 E 15th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/09/2024	$185,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/09/2024 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/27/2024	$185,000	Pending	N/A

03/05/2024	$185,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

07/29/2019	$125,000	Sold	DMMLS #580367
Recording Date 07/29/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/13/2019	$125,000	Pending	Agent Provided

05/13/2019	$125,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$2,716
Assessment	$181,300

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $142,000
3 bd
1 ba
929 sqft
1419 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $124,100
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
1409 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,400
2 bd
2 ba
720 sqft
1413 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $132,200
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
1421 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,300
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
1427 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
NOV 17, 2025
$144,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,295 sqft
1431 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,000
2 bd
2 ba
720 sqft
1401 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,330 sqft
1373 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,000
2 bd
1 ba
773 sqft
1371 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $189,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,104 sqft
1367 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $116,400
2 bd
1 ba
824 sqft
1365 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $128,000
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
1363 E 15th 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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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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