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

1404 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
938 sqft

$183,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,253/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$183,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,253/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

938 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1404 E 18th 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

1994

Living Area

938 sqft

Price/Sqft

$195

Parking

Garage

About this House

Don't miss this split foyer located close to many amenities! The first floor features an eat-in kitchen, large living room, 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level is wide open and ready to finish. You'll appreciate the 2 car detached garage, large deck and privacy fenced backyard as well.

1404 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 938 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1994. It last sold for $89,000 on Oct 23, 2014. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2013 with an asking price of $1,075 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 7, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $183,200, with a rent estimate of $1,296/month.

Home Details for 1404 E 18th St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

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

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10497 sqft

Price History for 1404 E 18th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/23/2014	$89,000	Sold	DMMLS #440657
Recording Date 10/23/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/09/2014	$89,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,500 (-3%)
08/17/2014	$92,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,500 (4%)
08/08/2014	$88,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/07/2013	$1,075	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/14/2013	$1,075	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

05/16/2011	$40,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/16/2011 Contract Date 04/07/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/10/2010	$110,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/26/2010	$110,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/06/2007	$84,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/06/2007 Contract Date 06/04/2007 County Transfer Tax $135 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	$2,912
Assessment	$176,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1404 E 18th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.

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OFF MARKET
Est. $109,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,072 sqft
1410 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $178,500
3 bd
2 ba
873 sqft
1414 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $181,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,060 sqft
1420 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $90,000
2 bd
1 ba
520 sqft
1438 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,060 sqft
1440 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,000
3 bd
1 ba
873 sqft
1400 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $122,900
2 bd
1 ba
886 sqft
1366 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $142,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,452 sqft
1332 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $130,900
2 bd
2 ba
924 sqft
1330 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $139,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,239 sqft
1320 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,195 sqft
1308 E 18th 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

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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