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

1502 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 sqft

$177,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,213/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$177,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,213/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,200 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1502 E 16th St.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1958

Living Area

1,200 sqft

Price/Sqft

$148

Parking

Garage

About this House

Remodeled ranch with all the large ticket items completed. New roof, new flooring, updated kitchen and bathroom, updated plumbing and water heater. Home has 2 bedrooms with another den that could be a 3rd. Home also has 2 living spaces including a large family room with wood burning stove.

1502 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1958. It last sold for $91,000 on Jan 30, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $177,100, with a rent estimate of $1,143/month.

Home Details for 1502 E 16th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958Year Updated: 1967
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6550 sqft

Price History for 1502 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/30/2019	$91,000	Sold	DMMLS #555372
Recording Date 01/30/2019 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/22/2018	$94,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-5%)
10/31/2018	$99,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-9%)
10/04/2018	$109,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,600 (-1%)
08/28/2018	$111,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,400 (-3%)
07/27/2018	$114,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
06/16/2018	$119,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,000 (-6%)
04/28/2018	$126,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-4%)
03/26/2018	$131,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $4,250 (-3%)
02/22/2018	$136,150	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

10/16/2017	$79,311	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/16/2017 Contract Date 10/03/2017 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	$2,550
Assessment	$144,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1502 E 16th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.04	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720
1607 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$97,501	09/23/25	3	1	1,234

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $155,900
3 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
1428 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,100
3 bd
2 ba
720 sqft
1424 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $142,400
2 bd
1 ba
928 sqft
1420 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,200
2 bd
2 ba
1,052 sqft
1410 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $154,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,290 sqft
1506 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Century 21 Signature
OFF MARKET
Est. $123,700
2 bd
1 ba
774 sqft
1510 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,300
2 bd
2 ba
882 sqft
1528 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
2 bd
1.5 ba
882 sqft
1530 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $130,300
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
1532 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
NOV 18, 2025
$125,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,106 sqft
1520 Stewart St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Keller Williams Realty GDM

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Assigned Schools

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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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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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