1429 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
JAN 6, 2026

$148,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 957 sqft

1429 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
Est. Refi. Payment $1,062/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 6, 2026 for $147,000 (2% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$149K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$1K (+0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$2K (+1.2%)
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 +206% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$149K
August 2026$147K
July 2026$148K
June 2026$146K
May 2026$148K
April 2026$148K
March 2026$148K
February 2026$148K
January 2026$147K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
1418 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$170,000
11/26/25
3
1
899
1345 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$181,500
02/19/26
3
1
900
1317 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$110,000
07/23/26
3
1
912
1431 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$144,000
11/17/25
3
1
1,295
1520 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$125,000
11/18/25
2
1
1,106
1523 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$173,000
09/26/25
3
2
1,056
1531 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$175,000
12/19/25
3
1.5
1,062

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 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.04
$148,200
3
1
957
Off Market
1418 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.05
$170,000
3
1
899
Recently Sold
1429 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.06
$203,600
4
2
899
Off Market
1523 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.07
$196,700
3
2
899
Off Market
1508 Dixon St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.10
$206,100
3
2
1,000
Off Market
1356 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.11
$141,600
3
1.5
1,172
Off Market
1436 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.10
$162,700
3
1
910
Off Market
1354 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.12
$95,500
2
1
648
Off Market
1345 Sampson St, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.12
$181,500
3
1
900
Recently Sold
1640 Cleveland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.12
$184,000
3
1
840
For Sale
1340 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316
0.14
$175,000
3
2
1,113
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1961
957 sqft
$154/sqft

About this House

What's unique:New interior paint
3 bedroom, 1 bath, ranch with full basement. Home has vinyl planking throughout, new interior paint, new furnace 2024 and new roof 2024.
1429 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 957 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1961. It last sold for $147,000 on Jan 6, 2026 (2% below the $149,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $148,800, with a rent estimate of $1,515/month.
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Roberta McAfee, (515) 251-4570
McAfee Realty
Bought with: Gamboa, Adamarys, (515) 633-7677, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#728666

Home Details for 1429 E 17th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 957 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain Link, PartialExterior: Deck, FenceFoundation: Poured
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 45

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11002116000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $149,900Price Per Sqft: $154/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 03 2025

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: 957 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7013.16 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 728666Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 251-4570Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11002116000000-R-N

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 6, 2026
Source: DMMLS #728666
Sold
$147,000
Dec 3, 2025
Source: DMMLS #728666
Pending
$149,900
Oct 18, 2025
Source: DMMLS #728666
Listed For Sale
$149,900
Apr 5, 2013
Source: DMMLS #409316
Sold
$37,100
Jan 4, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$39,900

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 1429 E 17th St

  • What is 1429 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1429 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $148,800.
  • What is the price history for 1429 E 17th St?
    1429 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $147,000 in January 2026.
  • 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 1429 E 17th St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1429 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1429 E 17th St?
    The lot at 1429 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).

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