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

1454 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,092 sqft

$117,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $826/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$117,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $826/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,092 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

Condo

Year Built

1980

Living Area

1,092 sqft

Price/Sqft

$108

Parking

Garage

Description

Great, end unit townhouse, at an even better price. Main level features an updated kitchen with all appliances staying, an eating area and nice sized living room with doors leading out to the deck and back yard. The 2nd level is sure to please with 3 good sized bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level is really nice with nice lighting and painted flooring. Easy to finish if you choose. There is also a 1 car attached garage. No association, no dues, no covenants. Really nice unit and ready to go. Come take a look.

1454 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,092 sqft condo in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $76,000 on Sep 19, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $117,400, with a rent estimate of $1,186/month.

Home Details for 1454 E 18th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: CondoArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4268 sqft

Price History for 1454 E 18th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/17/2022		ListingRemoved	DMMLS #651639

05/16/2022	$110,000	Pending	DMMLS #651639

05/11/2022	$110,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #651639

09/19/2016	$76,000	Sold	DMMLS #520937
Recording Date 09/19/2016 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/09/2016	$75,000	Pending	Agent Provided

08/18/2016	$75,000	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

08/18/2016	$75,000	Pending	Agent Provided

07/29/2016	$75,000	PendingToActive	Agent Provided

07/29/2016	$75,000	Pending	Agent Provided

06/28/2016	$75,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

02/01/2013	$79,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/12/2012	$79,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,100 (-3%)
02/01/2012	$82,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/29/2008	$74,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/29/2008 Contract Date 10/23/2008 County Transfer Tax $119 Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/26/2008	$79,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

05/10/2008	$79,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-6%)
01/11/2008	$84,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/01/2005	$69,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/01/2005 Contract Date 05/27/2005 County Transfer Tax $111 Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/18/2003	$69,687	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/18/2003 Contract Date 11/06/2003 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/11/2001	$59,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/11/2001 Contract Date 03/30/2001 County Transfer Tax $94 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	$1,912
Assessment	$119,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1454 E 18th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1100 E 6th St #10, Des Moines, IA	1.38	Condo	$65,000	06/23/26	2	1	908
309 E 5th St #309, Des Moines, IA	1.72	Condo	$162,500	08/07/25	1	1	679

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OFF MARKET
Est. $121,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1456 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $137,700
3 bd
1 ba
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Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,500
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1,092 sqft
1460 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $113,900
1,092 sqft
1462 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $169,800
2 bd
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1,229 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $196,400
3 bd
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1,114 sqft
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OFF MARKET
Est. $125,900
3 bd
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1,212 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $124,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
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Des Moines, IA 50316
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OFF MARKET
Est. $105,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1250 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1248 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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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