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

1458 E 18th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,218 sqft

$135,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

$135,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 30, 2026

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,218 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

Townhouse

Living Area

1,218 sqft

Price/Sqft

$111

About this House

FCI Properties took this 3 bedroom 1 bath townhouse with an attached 1 car garage from fire damage ruins, to completely new and fabulous.

Don't miss out on this beautiful open floor plan, centrally located on the east side of Des Moines. It's less than five minutes from I-235 and multiple restaurants!

This one won't last long, folks!

This gem is renting for $1300 plus a $1300 deposit. The resident would be responsible for all utilities (MidAmerican/Water Works), snow removal, and lawn care. This unit ALSO has an unfinished basement with washer and dryer hookups and tons of room for storage! The backyard is FENCED IN, which isn't typical at townhomes. This is a steal, you guys. Trust me, you won't want to miss this!

1458 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,218 sqft townhouse in M.L. King Jr. Park. It last sold for $20,000 on Jun 14, 2024 (1,438% above the $1,300 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $135,400, with a rent estimate of $1,300/month.

Home Details for 1458 E 18th St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Townhouse

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Price History for 1458 E 18th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/14/2024	$20,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/14/2024 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$2,118
Assessment	$119,000

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $124,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1460 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $112,400
1,092 sqft
1462 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $166,200
2 bd
2 ba
1,229 sqft
1001 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,114 sqft
3610 E 12th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
2 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1101 E Douglas Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $119,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1456 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $114,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1454 E 18th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $130,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,212 sqft
1256 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,700
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1254 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,500
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1252 E 17th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $107,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,092 sqft
1250 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

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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