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 1409 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1409 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $114,400 .

What is the price history for 1409 E 16th St?

1409 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $50,000 in June 2022.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1409 E 16th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1409 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 1409 E 16th St?

The lot at 1409 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$114,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
700 sqft

1409 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 7, 2022 for $50,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$114K

Since last month

$1K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$14K (-10.8%)

Since last sale

$68K (+135%)

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 +135% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$118K
August 2026	$118K
July 2026	$119K
June 2026	$119K
May 2026	$121K
April 2026	$116K
March 2026	$116K
February 2026	$117K
January 2026	$121K
2025
December 2025	$119K
November 2025	$119K
October 2025	$122K
September 2025	$125K
August 2025	$132K
July 2025	$131K
June 2025	$131K
May 2025	$133K
April 2025	$132K
March 2025	$131K
February 2025	$125K
January 2025	$125K
2024
December 2024	$125K
November 2024	$127K
October 2024	$126K
September 2024	$124K
August 2024	$128K
July 2024	$129K
June 2024	$133K
May 2024	$134K
April 2024	$130K
March 2024	$128K
February 2024	$123K
January 2024	$123K
2023
December 2023	$124K
November 2023	$121K
October 2023	$121K
September 2023	$122K
August 2023	$125K
July 2023	$129K
June 2023	$126K
May 2023	$126K
April 2023	$124K
March 2023	$119K
February 2023	$117K
January 2023	$118K
2022
December 2022	$118K
November 2022	$118K
October 2022	$114K
September 2022	$107K
August 2022	$98K
July 2022	$97K
June 2022	$97K
May 2022	$83K
April 2022	$77K
March 2022	$66K
February 2022	$55K
January 2022	$56K
2021
December 2021	$56K
November 2021	$57K
October 2021	$58K
September 2021	$57K
August 2021	$59K
July 2021	$62K
June 2021	$68K
May 2021	$76K
April 2021	$74K
March 2021	$72K
February 2021	$69K
January 2021	$70K
2020
December 2020	$68K
November 2020	$68K
October 2020	$65K
September 2020	$67K
August 2020	$68K
July 2020	$68K
June 2020	$67K
May 2020	$67K
April 2020	$61K
March 2020	$59K
February 2020	$59K
January 2020	$61K
2019
December 2019	$62K
November 2019	$63K
October 2019	$64K
September 2019	$66K
August 2019	$62K
July 2019	$64K
June 2019	$65K
May 2019	$65K
April 2019	$65K
March 2019	$67K
February 2019	$67K
January 2019	$67K
2018
December 2018	$72K
November 2018	$67K
October 2018	$66K
September 2018	$65K
August 2018	$66K
July 2018	$60K
June 2018	$60K
May 2018	$59K
April 2018	$57K
March 2018	$48K
February 2018	$43K
January 2018	$44K
2017
December 2017	$47K
November 2017	$50K
October 2017	$52K
September 2017	$51K
August 2017	$54K
July 2017	$54K
June 2017	$50K
May 2017	$51K
April 2017	$50K
March 2017	$48K
February 2017	$47K
January 2017	$50K
2016
December 2016	$47K
November 2016	$46K
October 2016	$45K
September 2016	$50K

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
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
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.38	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
1413 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$98,400	2	1	620	Off Market
1417 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$200,200	3	2	1,460	Off Market
1433 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$213,600	3	2	1,432	Off Market
1507 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$216,000	3	3	1,536	Off Market
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$80,000	2	1	840	Recently Sold
1513 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$160,800	3	1	900	Off Market
1405 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$120,600	2	1	620	Off Market
1604 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$143,300	3	1	786	Off Market
1540 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$158,000	Studio	2	809	Off Market
1404 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$151,200	2	1	816	Off Market
1410 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$188,200	2	2	1,052	Off Market
1420 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$148,000	2	1	928	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1954

700 sqft

$163/sqft

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $114,400, with a rent estimate of $1,364/month.

Home Details for 1409 E 16th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating 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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 4, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	PriceChange	$950 Price decreased by 3%
Nov 3, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$975
Jun 7, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,402	$90,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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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Neighborhood Overview

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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.

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"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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Frequently asked questions about 1409 E 16th St

What is 1409 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1409 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $114,400.
What is the price history for 1409 E 16th St?
1409 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $50,000 in June 2022.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1409 E 16th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1409 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 1409 E 16th St?
The lot at 1409 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,664 sq ft).