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

1421 E 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,341 sqft

$210,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,424/mo*

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$210,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,424/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,341 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

1918

Living Area

1,341 sqft

Price/Sqft

$157

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1421 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA. 1421 E 14th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,341 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8189 sqft and was built in 1918.

1421 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,341 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1918. It last sold for $36,000 on Dec 7, 1999. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $210,400, with a rent estimate of $1,612/month.

Home Details for 1421 E 14th St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 9

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8189 sqft

Price History for 1421 E 14th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/07/1999	$36,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/07/1999 Contract Date 12/03/1999 County Transfer Tax $58 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	$818
Assessment	$37,700

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1421 E 14th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1505 Osceola Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$125,000	10/09/25	3	2	1,215
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234
1602 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$75,000	10/27/25	3	1	1,512
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $146,200
2 bd
1 ba
994 sqft
1427 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $115,100
3 bd
1 ba
836 sqft
1419 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $83,600
1 bd
1 ba
572 sqft
1423 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $99,200
1 bd
1 ba
706 sqft
1429 E Washington Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $159,400
2 bd
1 ba
733 sqft
1502 Idaho St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Space Simply
OFF MARKET
Est. $120,000
2 bd
1 ba
704 sqft
1434 Idaho St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,800
2 bd
1 ba
988 sqft
1417 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,400
2 bd
2 ba
1,050 sqft
1409 E 14th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $157,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,253 sqft
1369 E 14th 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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