1434 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

1434 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 864 sqft

$78,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $570/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$78,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $570/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
864 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1903
Living Area
864 sqft
Price/Sqft
$90

About this House

CALLING ALL INVESTORS! Two flat lots combined which totals 10,000 sq ft. 80x125, .23 acres. Original owner passed and granddaughter owns. Selling as is. Buyer inspection for your knowledge only. Seller will not pay for radon mitigation or sewer scope.
1434 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 864 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1903. It last sold for $77,700 on Sep 3, 2025 (14% below the $89,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2026 with an asking price of $1,350 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 1, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $78,100, with a rent estimate of $1,373/month.

Home Details for 1434 E 18th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 864 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Main Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, PatioExterior: PatioFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 23

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1903
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11001979001000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $89,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Aug 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: 864 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018.8 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 722101Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 965-9100Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-11001979001000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Char Austin, (515) 965-9100
Keller Williams Ankeny Metro
Bought with: Cunarro, Emily, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#722101

Price History for 1434 E 18th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/01/2026$1,350ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/17/2026$1,350Listed For RentZillow Rentals
09/03/2025$77,700Sold
DMMLS #722101
08/03/2025$89,900PendingDMMLS #722101
07/24/2025$89,900PriceChange
DMMLS #722101
07/11/2025$92,500Listed For SaleDMMLS #722101
04/07/1997$37,077Sold
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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$1,232
Assessment$82,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1434 E 18th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1431 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$127,000
08/20/25
3
1.5
888
1536 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$95,000
03/17/26
2
1
816
1429 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$147,000
01/06/26
3
1
957
1349 De Wolf St, Des Moines, IA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$70,000
03/20/26
2
1
640
1418 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$170,000
11/26/25
3
1
899
1354 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$66,000
11/07/25
2
1
648
1520 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$125,000
11/18/25
2
1
1,106

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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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