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

1511 E 15th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
672 sqft

$133,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $920/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$133,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $920/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1.5 Baths

672 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1950

Living Area

672 sqft

Price/Sqft

$199

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1511 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA. 1511 E 15th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 672 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6490 sqft and was built in 1950.

1511 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 672 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1950. It last sold for $56,500 on Oct 25, 2005. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $133,400, with a rent estimate of $1,066/month.

Home Details for 1511 E 15th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatio
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 3Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6490 sqft

Price History for 1511 E 15th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/25/2005	$56,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/25/2005 Contract Date 05/19/2005 County Transfer Tax $90 Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/06/2000	$33,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/06/2000 Contract Date 07/05/2000 County Transfer Tax $54 Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/05/2000	$55,844	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/05/2000 Contract Date 03/23/2000 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$1,742
Assessment	$98,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1511 E 15th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1428 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$67,500	05/05/26	2	1	720
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840
1616 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$58,000	05/18/26	2	1	968
1415 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$100,000	08/11/25	1	1	624

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $133,600
3 bd
1 ba
864 sqft
1515 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $155,300
2 bd
1 ba
752 sqft
1519 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $100,300
2 bd
1 ba
584 sqft
1525 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $111,000
2 bd
2 ba
660 sqft
1533 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $109,100
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
1537 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $132,000
2 bd
1 ba
968 sqft
1536 Hutton St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $150,700
2 bd
1 ba
672 sqft
1507 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $155,900
2 bd
2 ba
816 sqft
1503 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $141,000
2 bd
2 ba
816 sqft
1433 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
NOV 17, 2025
$144,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,295 sqft
1431 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,300
2 bd
1 ba
816 sqft
1427 E 15th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $133,500
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
1421 E 15th 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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