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

1508 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
899 sqft

$161,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

$161,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

3 Beds

1 Bath

899 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 1508 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 1508 E 17th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 899 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7013 sqft and was built in 1970.

1508 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 899 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1970. It last sold for $93,500 on Apr 27, 2006. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $161,700, with a rent estimate of $1,407/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

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Outdoor

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A/C

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HOA

None

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1508 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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7013 sqft

Price History for 1508 E 17th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/27/2006	$93,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/27/2006 Contract Date 04/12/2006 County Transfer Tax $150 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/08/2004	$84,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/08/2004 Contract Date 07/02/2004 County Transfer Tax $135 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,408
Assessment	$148,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1508 E 17th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840
1373 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$115,000	05/15/26	3	1	684

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $135,200
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
Est. $158,500
3 bd
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899 sqft
1434 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $124,300
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
1430 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $149,200
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1426 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $166,100
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1512 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,400
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
1516 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,100
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1520 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,900
3 bd
1 ba
899 sqft
1533 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $131,900
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
1529 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $205,000
4 bd
2 ba
900 sqft
1525 Sampson 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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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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