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 15th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
720 sqft

$132,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $924/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$132,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 26, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $924/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

720 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

1952

Living Area

720 sqft

Price/Sqft

$184

About this House

View website: http://1421east15thstreet.ePropertySites.com - Veterans your service to our country along with you and your family's sacrifice has earned you a GI bill. This is 100% financing with all closing cost & funding fees rolled in. We have been abele to show many family's how with these new low home values along with the record low interest rates most are moving to newer larger homes with lower monthly payments than they had been paying. Questions? call for a one on one consultation for you and your lover ones. Seller wants offers. Price just REDUCED $10,000. Here is the great starter or rental home for any young first time home buyer or investor looking for a updated rental property. This home has had lots of remodeling which includes, newer roof, windows, siding, paint inside and out, windows and exterior doors, kitchen, bath, carpet, paint, tile, concrete driveway and walk way plus NFC area up to $10,000 for a free garage possible.

1421 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1952. It last sold for $52,900 on Mar 14, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $132,200, with a rent estimate of $1,323/month.

Home Details for 1421 E 15th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6500 sqft

Price History for 1421 E 15th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/14/2014	$52,900	Sold	DMMLS #384610
Recording Date 03/14/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/14/2012	$49,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

10/06/2011	$49,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-9%)
08/17/2011	$54,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-8%)
05/19/2011	$59,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/07/2007	$42,000	Sold	DMMLS #305679
Recording Date 06/07/2007 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/21/2004	$68,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/21/2004 Contract Date 07/14/2004 County Transfer Tax $110 Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/26/2001	$59,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/26/2001 Contract Date 03/23/2001 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	$1,788
Assessment	$100,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1421 E 15th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1415 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA	0.07	Single-Family Home	$100,000	08/11/25	1	1	624

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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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. $139,000
2 bd
2 ba
816 sqft
1433 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,800
2 bd
2 ba
816 sqft
1503 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,100
2 bd
1 ba
672 sqft
1507 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $132,000
2 bd
1.5 ba
672 sqft
1511 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. $124,100
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
1409 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $142,000
3 bd
1 ba
929 sqft
1419 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $210,900
4 bd
3 ba
1,917 sqft
1403 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
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

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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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