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

1409 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
700 sqft

$118,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $824/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$118,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $824/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

700 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

1954

Living Area

700 sqft

Price/Sqft

$169

About this House

Super cozy just updated two bedroom, one bathroom single family home.
Residents responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal.

To APPLY or schedule a SHOWING topshelfiowa.com.
Application fee $45, everyone over 18 must fill out application.

6 - 18 month leases currently available.

1409 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 700 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1954. It last sold for $50,000 on Jun 7, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2022 with an asking price of $975 per month. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $118,200, with a rent estimate of $1,312/month.

Home Details for 1409 E 16th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6664 sqft

Price History for 1409 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/04/2022	$950	PriceChange	Zillow Rental Manager
Price Change $25 (-3%)
11/03/2022	$975	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Manager

06/07/2022	$50,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/07/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$1,402
Assessment	$90,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1409 E 16th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $102,400
2 bd
1 ba
620 sqft
1413 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,460 sqft
1417 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $217,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,432 sqft
1433 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $220,700
3 bd
3 ba
1,536 sqft
1507 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
FEB 17, 2026
$80,000
2 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
1511 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,700
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1513 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $121,300
2 bd
1 ba
620 sqft
1405 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $146,400
3 bd
1 ba
786 sqft
1604 Cleveland Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $170,900
2 ba
809 sqft
1540 Cleveland Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,100
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
1404 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,800
2 bd
2 ba
1,052 sqft
1410 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $144,800
2 bd
1 ba
928 sqft
1420 E 16th 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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