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

1438 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
910 sqft

$158,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,081/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$158,300

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,081/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

910 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

1971

Living Area

910 sqft

Price/Sqft

$174

Parking

Garage

Description

This single-family home is located at 1438 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 1438 E 17th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 910 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6316 sqft and was built in 1971.

1438 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 910 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1971. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $158,300, with a rent estimate of $1,440/month.

Home Details for 1438 E 17th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6316 sqft

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	$2,266
Assessment	$155,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1438 E 17th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $161,000
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1434 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,300
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
1430 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,200
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1426 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,500
3 bd
2 ba
900 sqft
1422 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
NOV 26, 2025
$170,000
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1418 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $158,400
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1414 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,000
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1500 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,000
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1504 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $165,000
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1508 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,700
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1512 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $165,200
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
1516 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $167,200
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1520 E 17th 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.
Resident
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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