1424 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET

1424 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 720 sqft

$183,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,251/mo*
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$183,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,251/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
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
1953
Living Area
720 sqft
Price/Sqft
$254
Parking
Garage

About this House

Remodeled home in the heart of the city. New interior paint, flooring, appliances, etc. 2 bedrooms on main level along with a full bath. Lower level finished with carpet and has a non-conforming 3rd bedroom with a fourth area that could be a fourth bedroom/playroom or whatever the new owner envisions the use to be. Laundry and full bath and shower on lower level. Location provides ease of access to schools, shopping, freeways or anything that life in Des Moines has to offer.
1424 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 720 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1953. It last sold for $175,000 on Apr 10, 2024 (5% below the $185,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $183,100, with a rent estimate of $1,604/month.

Home Details for 1424 E 16th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 720 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveLaundry: Upper LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFencing: WoodFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 360 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 121

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,Other
Building
Construction Materials: Cement SidingIncludes Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11002238000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $185,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 12 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 720 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6621.12 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Contract, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 685208Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 783-8310Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11002238000000-R-N

Additional Information

Sidewalks
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Audra Sypolt, (515) 783-8310
RE/MAX Concepts
Don Hocking, (515) 418-4065
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with: Ashton Smith, (515) 291-0401, RE/MAX Precision
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#685208

Price History for 1424 E 16th St

DatePriceEventSource
04/10/2024$175,000Sold
DMMLS #685208
03/12/2024$185,000PendingDMMLS #685208
11/09/2023$185,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #685208
09/21/2023ListingRemovedRE/MAX Central
07/11/2023$175,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #678044
02/06/2017$68,000Sold
N/A
07/01/2014$63,000Sold
DMMLS #437011
06/02/2014$63,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/30/2008$37,500Sold
N/A
04/22/2008$40,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/16/2008$42,000Sold
N/A
08/25/2005$76,500Sold
N/A
11/04/2004$18,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$2,146
Assessment$142,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1424 E 16th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1420 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$180,000
09/12/25
5
2
952
1523 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$173,000
09/26/25
3
2
1,056
1345 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$228,000
06/26/26
4
2
899
1432 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$230,000
10/10/25
3
2
1,415
1309 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$203,000
07/29/25
4
1.5
1,040
1345 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$181,500
02/19/26
3
1
900
1418 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$170,000
11/26/25
3
1
899
1344 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$235,000
09/04/25
3
2.5
1,139
1431 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$144,000
11/17/25
3
1
1,295
1356 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$140,000
08/22/25
3
1.5
1,172

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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.
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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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    "Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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