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

What is 1502 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1502 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $180,100 .

What is the price history for 1502 E 16th St?

1502 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $91,000 in January 2019.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1502 E 16th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1502 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1502 E 16th St?

The lot at 1502 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$180,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 sqft

1502 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,248/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 30, 2019 for $91,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$180K

Since last month

$2K (+0.9%)

Since last year

$700 (-0.4%)

Since last sale

$89K (+97.9%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +106% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$180K
August 2026	$179K
July 2026	$179K
June 2026	$178K
May 2026	$178K
April 2026	$175K
March 2026	$178K
February 2026	$176K
January 2026	$174K
2025
December 2025	$173K
November 2025	$175K
October 2025	$178K
September 2025	$177K
August 2025	$181K
July 2025	$180K
June 2025	$183K
May 2025	$184K
April 2025	$184K
March 2025	$179K
February 2025	$173K
January 2025	$173K
2024
December 2024	$174K
November 2024	$177K
October 2024	$177K
September 2024	$178K
August 2024	$173K
July 2024	$173K
June 2024	$175K
May 2024	$179K
April 2024	$180K
March 2024	$179K
February 2024	$178K
January 2024	$176K
2023
December 2023	$174K
November 2023	$175K
October 2023	$173K
September 2023	$173K
August 2023	$175K
July 2023	$176K
June 2023	$174K
May 2023	$172K
April 2023	$169K
March 2023	$163K
February 2023	$151K
January 2023	$145K
2022
December 2022	$145K
November 2022	$146K
October 2022	$149K
September 2022	$150K
August 2022	$150K
July 2022	$151K
June 2022	$151K
May 2022	$150K
April 2022	$144K
March 2022	$139K
February 2022	$133K
January 2022	$133K
2021
December 2021	$135K
November 2021	$135K
October 2021	$136K
September 2021	$136K
August 2021	$137K
July 2021	$138K
June 2021	$132K
May 2021	$120K
April 2021	$118K
March 2021	$115K
February 2021	$112K
January 2021	$110K
2020
December 2020	$111K
November 2020	$112K
October 2020	$114K
September 2020	$113K
August 2020	$112K
July 2020	$111K
June 2020	$110K
May 2020	$112K
April 2020	$110K
March 2020	$108K
February 2020	$106K
January 2020	$104K
2019
September 2019	$101K
August 2019	$103K
July 2019	$103K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$98K
April 2019	$101K
March 2019	$98K
February 2019	$96K
January 2019	$91K
2018
December 2018	$98K
November 2018	$95K
October 2018	$95K
September 2018	$96K
August 2018	$99K
July 2018	$106K
June 2018	$109K
May 2018	$106K
April 2018	$104K
March 2018	$103K
February 2018	$103K
January 2018	$97K
2017
December 2017	$91K
November 2017	$91K
October 2017	$91K
September 2017	$89K
August 2017	$90K
July 2017	$83K
June 2017	$84K
May 2017	$85K
April 2017	$86K
March 2017	$84K
February 2017	$84K
January 2017	$82K
2016
December 2016	$87K
November 2016	$90K
October 2016	$91K
September 2016	$87K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

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 home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1428 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$160,100	3	1	840	Off Market
1424 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$183,000	3	2	720	Off Market
1420 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$148,000	2	1	928	Off Market
1410 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$188,200	2	2	1,052	Off Market
1506 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$155,200	3	2	1,290	Off Market
1510 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$129,600	2	1	774	Off Market
1528 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$126,100	2	2	882	Off Market
1530 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	-	2	1.5	882	Off Market
1532 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$130,800	2	1	800	Off Market
1520 Stewart St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.37	$125,000	2	1	1,106	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1958

1,200 sqft

$150/sqft

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $180,100, with a rent estimate of $1,229/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 30, 2019 Source: DMMLS #555372	Sold	$91,000
Dec 22, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$94,900 Price decreased by 5%
Oct 31, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$99,900 Price decreased by 9%
Oct 4, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$109,900 Price decreased by 1%
Aug 28, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$111,500 Price decreased by 3%
Jul 27, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$114,900 Price decreased by 4%
Jun 16, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$119,900 Price decreased by 6%
Apr 28, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$126,900 Price decreased by 4%
Mar 26, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$131,900 Price decreased by 3%
Feb 22, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$136,150
Oct 16, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,311

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,550	$144,800

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Garton Elementary School
PK-5
Public
480 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doing a good job working side by side to make this school a safe and a fun haven for learning! Appreciates the PTA Staffs who are doing their best for the sake of Garton students! More power to Garton Elementary who deserves to be rated as one of the great school of Iowa!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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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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Frequently asked questions about 1502 E 16th St

What is 1502 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1502 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $180,100.
What is the price history for 1502 E 16th St?
1502 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $91,000 in January 2019.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1502 E 16th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1502 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1502 E 16th St?
The lot at 1502 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).