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

1503 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
957 sqft

$164,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,117/mo*

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$164,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,117/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

957 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $164,000, with a rent estimate of $1,320/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

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 History for 1503 E 17th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/23/2010	$79,900	Sold	DMMLS #355956
Recording Date 04/23/2010 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/31/2008	$89,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/31/2008 Contract Date 02/29/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/29/2007	$89,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

11/24/2007	$89,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/24/1999	$22,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/24/1999 Contract Date 11/23/1999 County Transfer Tax $35 Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/18/1999	$25,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/18/1999 Contract Date 08/05/1999 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/03/1997	$27,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/03/1997 Contract Date 03/20/1997 County Transfer Tax $43 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	$2,232
Assessment	$153,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1503 E 17th St

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
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $177,100
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1507 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $189,600
3 bd
2 ba
899 sqft
1511 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $173,200
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1515 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $128,100
3 bd
1 ba
957 sqft
1519 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $199,700
3 bd
2 ba
899 sqft
1523 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,900
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1527 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,200
3 bd
1 ba
957 sqft
1437 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,200
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1433 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
JAN 6, 2026
$147,000
3 bd
1 ba
957 sqft
1429 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
McAfee Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $155,100
3 bd
1 ba
957 sqft
1425 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $171,600
3 bd
1 ba
957 sqft
1421 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $166,900
3 bd
1 ba
957 sqft
1417 E 17th 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

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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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