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

What is 1438 E 18th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1438 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $137,900 .

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines .

Does 1438 E 18th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1438 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1438 E 18th St?

The lot at 1438 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$137,900

Trulia Estimate

Studio

1438 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $965/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$138K

Since last month

$8K (-5.4%)

Since last year

$23K (-13.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +298% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$141K
August 2026	$139K
July 2026	$149K
June 2026	$151K
May 2026	$150K
April 2026	$141K
March 2026	$143K
February 2026	$141K
January 2026	$153K
2025
December 2025	$143K
November 2025	$136K
October 2025	$139K
September 2025	$157K
August 2025	$164K
July 2025	$170K
June 2025	$175K
May 2025	$171K
April 2025	$170K
March 2025	$170K
February 2025	$162K
January 2025	$176K
2024
December 2024	$157K
November 2024	$139K
October 2024	$140K
September 2024	$121K
August 2024	$139K
July 2024	$132K
June 2024	$127K
May 2024	$144K
April 2024	$142K
March 2024	$131K
February 2024	$124K
January 2024	$113K
2023
December 2023	$130K
November 2023	$152K
October 2023	$134K
September 2023	$146K
August 2023	$115K
July 2023	$120K
June 2023	$134K
2022
March 2022	$100K
February 2022	$110K
January 2022	$110K
2021
May 2021	$179K
April 2021	$176K
March 2021	$174K
February 2021	$175K
January 2021	$178K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$184K
October 2020	$185K
September 2020	$184K
August 2020	$183K
July 2020	$182K
June 2020	$180K
May 2020	$177K
April 2020	$168K
March 2020	$170K
February 2020	$170K
January 2020	$171K
2019
December 2019	$170K
November 2019	$175K
October 2019	$180K
September 2019	$176K
August 2019	$177K
July 2019	$179K
June 2019	$178K
May 2019	$178K
April 2019	$176K
March 2019	$164K
February 2019	$143K
January 2019	$135K
2018
December 2018	$137K
November 2018	$122K
October 2018	$117K
September 2018	$118K
August 2018	$121K
July 2018	$117K
June 2018	$115K
May 2018	$114K
April 2018	$106K
March 2018	$107K
February 2018	$102K
January 2018	$98K
2017
December 2017	$112K
November 2017	$110K
October 2017	$102K
September 2017	$97K
August 2017	$90K
July 2017	$68K
June 2017	$48K
May 2017	$37K
April 2017	$37K
March 2017	$37K
February 2017	$36K
January 2017	$36K
2016
December 2016	$36K
November 2016	$36K
October 2016	$36K
September 2016	$35K

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1438 E 18th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1438 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA. 1438 E 18th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has a lot size of 5009 sqft.

1438 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $137,900, with a rent estimate of $1,329/month.

Home Details for 1438 E 18th St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Cooling System: Central

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5009 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$164	$9,500

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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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.
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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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Frequently asked questions about 1438 E 18th St

What is 1438 E 18th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1438 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is $137,900.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines.
Does 1438 E 18th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1438 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1438 E 18th St?
The lot at 1438 E 18th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.11 acres (5,009 sq ft).