1450 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316
M.L. King Jr. Park- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,096 sqft
$175,400
as of Jul 8, 2026
$175,400
as of Jul 8, 2026
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,096 sqft
Local Information
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Description
This Property is located in a good rental area however homeowners are on the rise. Habitat for Humanity has been purchasing and building single family homes on the exact same block. Increasing property value means better appreciation rates for you.
1450 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,096 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1906. It last sold for $35,000 on Jun 29, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $175,400, with a rent estimate of $1,285/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago
Home Details for 1450 E 17th Ct
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Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6 |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1 |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Masonry |
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1906Year Updated: 1984 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 8232 sqft |
Price History for 1450 E 17th Ct
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 03/24/2021 | ListingRemoved | N/A | |
| 06/29/2017 | $35,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 08/10/2013 | $27,500 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 06/11/2013 | $27,500 | Listed For Sale | N/A |
| 05/06/2011 | $30,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/01/2011 | $30,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/17/2011 | $30,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 01/21/2011 | $30,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 12/17/2010 | $30,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 12/10/2010 | $30,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 08/14/2001 | $64,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 04/06/2001 | $28,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/18/1997 | $31,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 09/11/1997 | $26,500 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Des Moines
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,988 |
| Assessment | $182,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1450 E 17th Ct
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.26 | Single-Family Home | $66,000 | 08/25/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,068 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | - | - | 2 | 1 | 840 |
Home facts updated by county records
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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.
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