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

1456 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 sqft

$186,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,261/mo*

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$186,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,261/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,000 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Handyman Special Being sold as is this former rental home has tons of potential. With a little sweat equity this home could be a great family home or investment property. Built in 1994, 3 bed, 2 bath ranch home offers a partially finished basement and 2 car detached garage. Wired for security. Des Moines Independent Schools.

1456 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1994. It last sold for $103,000 on Nov 19, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $186,600, with a rent estimate of $1,308/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

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Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1456 E 17th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryer

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1994
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7776 sqft

Price History for 1456 E 17th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/19/2018	$103,000	Sold	DMMLS #570566
Recording Date 11/19/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/04/2018	$105,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/28/2010	$105,500	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/18/2010	$105,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/15/2008	$115,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

06/26/2008	$115,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,900 (-4%)
05/16/2008	$119,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $6,000 (-5%)
04/22/2008	$125,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

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	$2,934
Assessment	$177,700

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $112,900
2 bd
1 ba
714 sqft
1464 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,216 sqft
1528 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $147,500
3 bd
1 ba
832 sqft
1530 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,300
3 bd
1 ba
938 sqft
1536 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $186,400
3 bd
1 ba
907 sqft
1540 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $136,100
3 bd
1 ba
880 sqft
1521 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,096 sqft
1450 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,700
5 bd
2 ba
1,241 sqft
1442 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $94,900
2 bd
1 ba
677 sqft
1426 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $110,600
2 bd
1 ba
677 sqft
1422 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $200,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,014 sqft
1410 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $103,600
2 bd
1 ba
687 sqft
1404 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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