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 Wayne St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
552 sqft

$101,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $718/mo*

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$101,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $718/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

552 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1917

Living Area

552 sqft

Price/Sqft

$183

Description

This single-family home is located at 1502 Wayne St, Des Moines, IA. 1502 Wayne St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 552 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5009 sqft and was built in 1917.

1502 Wayne St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 552 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1917. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $101,200, with a rent estimate of $1,024/month.

Home Details for 1502 Wayne St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1917
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5009 sqft

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	$164
Assessment	$9,500

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $99,800
2 bd
1 ba
628 sqft
1506 Wayne St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $92,700
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
1520 Wayne St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,500
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
1524 Wayne St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,200
3 bd
1 ba
912 sqft
1528 Wayne St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $143,900
3 bd
1 ba
880 sqft
1534 Wayne St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,145 sqft
1604 Milton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,160 sqft
1426 Wayne St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,900
3 bd
1 ba
836 sqft
1411 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,100
2 bd
1 ba
836 sqft
1415 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,200
2 bd
1 ba
877 sqft
1427 E 19th St,
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.

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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