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

1442 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,241 sqft

$183,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,251/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$183,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 3, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,251/mo*

Refinance Your Home

5 Beds

2 Baths

1,241 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

1925

Living Area

1,241 sqft

Price/Sqft

$148

Parking

Garage

About this House

Welcome to this newly remodeled 1.5 story Victorian. Sitting on an all fenced double lot for the kids to play. Features a double garage and a summer room. Step inside to a nice sunroom, huge living room, formal dining and a big kitchen. Also has a finished basement with a 3/4 bath and two non-conforming bedrooms with a separate external entrance. Upstairs has 3 good sized bedrooms and a full bath. Priced to sell quick!

1442 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,241 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1925. It last sold for $62,000 on Jun 28, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $183,400, with a rent estimate of $1,894/month.

Home Details for 1442 E 17th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Mud Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1925Year Updated: 2012
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price History for 1442 E 17th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/28/2013	$62,000	Sold	DMMLS #409752
Recording Date 06/28/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/02/2013	$67,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $12,200 (-15%)
02/26/2013	$79,700	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,200 (-6%)
01/24/2013	$84,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $14,100 (-14%)
11/28/2012	$99,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/07/2006	$59,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/07/2006 Contract Date 10/25/2006 County Transfer Tax $95 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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	$2,752
Assessment	$157,300

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $168,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,096 sqft
1450 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,000 sqft
1456 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $106,600
2 bd
1 ba
714 sqft
1464 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $120,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,216 sqft
1528 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $146,100
3 bd
1 ba
832 sqft
1530 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $176,000
3 bd
1 ba
938 sqft
1536 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $89,800
2 bd
1 ba
677 sqft
1426 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,300
2 bd
1 ba
677 sqft
1422 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,014 sqft
1410 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $106,300
2 bd
1 ba
687 sqft
1404 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $85,000
1 bd
1 ba
700 sqft
1402 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,100
3 bd
1 ba
873 sqft
1368 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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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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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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