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 1503 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1503 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $159,600 .

What is the price history for 1503 E 17th St?

1503 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $79,900 in April 2010.

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

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 1503 E 17th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1503 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1503 E 17th St?

The lot at 1503 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$159,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
957 sqft

1503 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,107/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 23, 2010 for $79,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$160K

Since last month

$100 (-0.1%)

Since last year

$8K (-4.5%)

Since last sale

$80K (+99.7%)

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 +83% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$160K
August 2026	$159K
July 2026	$160K
June 2026	$162K
May 2026	$163K
April 2026	$160K
March 2026	$157K
February 2026	$157K
January 2026	$157K
2025
December 2025	$157K
November 2025	$157K
October 2025	$161K
September 2025	$162K
August 2025	$167K
July 2025	$169K
June 2025	$170K
May 2025	$168K
April 2025	$169K
March 2025	$166K
February 2025	$159K
January 2025	$159K
2024
December 2024	$160K
November 2024	$160K
October 2024	$159K
September 2024	$160K
August 2024	$159K
July 2024	$163K
June 2024	$165K
May 2024	$165K
April 2024	$159K
March 2024	$157K
February 2024	$153K
January 2024	$149K
2023
December 2023	$151K
November 2023	$151K
October 2023	$148K
September 2023	$149K
August 2023	$150K
July 2023	$151K
June 2023	$149K
May 2023	$150K
April 2023	$144K
March 2023	$139K
February 2023	$133K
January 2023	$133K
2022
December 2022	$133K
November 2022	$134K
October 2022	$140K
September 2022	$141K
August 2022	$141K
July 2022	$143K
June 2022	$145K
May 2022	$142K
April 2022	$137K
March 2022	$133K
February 2022	$129K
January 2022	$128K
2021
December 2021	$129K
November 2021	$129K
October 2021	$129K
September 2021	$130K
August 2021	$130K
July 2021	$132K
June 2021	$131K
May 2021	$132K
April 2021	$130K
March 2021	$124K
February 2021	$122K
January 2021	$120K
2020
December 2020	$117K
November 2020	$117K
October 2020	$117K
September 2020	$115K
August 2020	$116K
July 2020	$115K
June 2020	$110K
May 2020	$105K
April 2020	$114K
March 2020	$112K
February 2020	$110K
January 2020	$107K
2019
December 2019	$107K
November 2019	$107K
October 2019	$113K
September 2019	$114K
August 2019	$113K
July 2019	$117K
June 2019	$115K
May 2019	$115K
April 2019	$120K
March 2019	$119K
February 2019	$108K
January 2019	$106K
2018
December 2018	$107K
November 2018	$110K
October 2018	$112K
September 2018	$108K
August 2018	$113K
July 2018	$115K
June 2018	$113K
May 2018	$109K
April 2018	$106K
March 2018	$102K
February 2018	$99K
January 2018	$96K
2017
December 2017	$97K
November 2017	$95K
October 2017	$94K
September 2017	$94K
August 2017	$93K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$93K
May 2017	$93K
April 2017	$91K
March 2017	$90K
February 2017	$84K
January 2017	$83K
2016
December 2016	$81K
November 2016	$83K
October 2016	$86K
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	0.19	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840

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
1507 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$174,200	3	1	900	Off Market
1511 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$184,900	3	2	899	Off Market
1515 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$168,500	3	1	899	Off Market
1519 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$122,800	3	1	957	Off Market
1523 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$196,500	3	2	899	Off Market
1527 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$143,800	3	1	900	Off Market
1437 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$142,000	3	1	957	Off Market
1433 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$202,800	3	1	900	Off Market
1429 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$147,000	3	1	957	Recently Sold
1425 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$151,200	3	1	957	Off Market
1421 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$166,000	3	1	957	Off Market
1417 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$162,300	3	1	957	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1961

957 sqft

$167/sqft

Garage

About this House

Fenced yard, steel siding. Very good, dry unfinished basement.

1503 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 957 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1961. It last sold for $79,900 on Apr 23, 2010. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $159,600, with a rent estimate of $1,449/month.

Home Details for 1503 E 17th St

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

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7013 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 23, 2010 Source: DMMLS #355956	Sold	$79,900
Mar 31, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$89,900
Dec 29, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$89,900
Nov 24, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$89,900
Nov 24, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$22,000
Aug 18, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$25,000
Apr 3, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$27,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,232	$153,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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
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Neighborhood Overview

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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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Frequently asked questions about 1503 E 17th St

What is 1503 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1503 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $159,600.
What is the price history for 1503 E 17th St?
1503 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $79,900 in April 2010.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 1503 E 17th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1503 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1503 E 17th St?
The lot at 1503 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft).