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 1511 E 15th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1511 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $136,600 .

What is the price history for 1511 E 15th St?

1511 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $56,500 in October 2005.

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

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1511 E 15th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1511 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1511 E 15th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1511 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$136,600

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
672 sqft

1511 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 25, 2005 for $56,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$137K

Since last month

$3K (+2.1%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.5%)

Since last sale

$80K (+141.9%)

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 +131% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$137K
August 2026	$137K
July 2026	$134K
June 2026	$133K
May 2026	$131K
April 2026	$130K
March 2026	$133K
February 2026	$129K
January 2026	$128K
2025
December 2025	$129K
November 2025	$128K
October 2025	$132K
September 2025	$133K
August 2025	$135K
July 2025	$131K
June 2025	$132K
May 2025	$133K
April 2025	$132K
March 2025	$127K
February 2025	$119K
January 2025	$120K
2024
December 2024	$123K
November 2024	$125K
October 2024	$126K
September 2024	$127K
August 2024	$128K
July 2024	$131K
June 2024	$131K
May 2024	$133K
April 2024	$129K
March 2024	$127K
February 2024	$123K
January 2024	$121K
2023
December 2023	$122K
November 2023	$121K
October 2023	$120K
September 2023	$118K
August 2023	$120K
July 2023	$123K
June 2023	$122K
May 2023	$121K
April 2023	$118K
March 2023	$114K
February 2023	$110K
January 2023	$112K
2022
December 2022	$111K
November 2022	$111K
October 2022	$114K
September 2022	$115K
August 2022	$115K
July 2022	$115K
June 2022	$107K
May 2022	$106K
April 2022	$101K
March 2022	$94K
February 2022	$86K
January 2022	$87K
2021
December 2021	$87K
November 2021	$89K
October 2021	$89K
September 2021	$90K
August 2021	$92K
July 2021	$93K
June 2021	$93K
May 2021	$94K
April 2021	$97K
March 2021	$96K
February 2021	$93K
January 2021	$87K
2020
December 2020	$85K
November 2020	$91K
October 2020	$92K
September 2020	$91K
August 2020	$89K
July 2020	$90K
June 2020	$85K
May 2020	$84K
April 2020	$86K
March 2020	$88K
February 2020	$85K
January 2020	$86K
2019
December 2019	$86K
November 2019	$88K
October 2019	$85K
September 2019	$85K
August 2019	$81K
July 2019	$80K
June 2019	$82K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$82K
March 2019	$79K
February 2019	$78K
January 2019	$81K
2018
December 2018	$84K
November 2018	$78K
October 2018	$76K
September 2018	$73K
August 2018	$74K
July 2018	$67K
June 2018	$69K
May 2018	$69K
April 2018	$70K
March 2018	$69K
February 2018	$59K
January 2018	$58K
2017
December 2017	$67K
November 2017	$74K
October 2017	$76K
September 2017	$77K
August 2017	$76K
July 2017	$68K
June 2017	$67K
May 2017	$64K
April 2017	$60K
March 2017	$62K
February 2017	$62K
January 2017	$61K
2016
December 2016	$61K
November 2016	$58K
October 2016	$59K
September 2016	$59K

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
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
1373 Idaho St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$115,000	05/15/26	3	1	684

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
1515 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$137,300	3	1	864	Off Market
1519 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$158,400	2	1	752	Off Market
1525 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$113,000	2	1	584	Off Market
1533 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$115,000	2	2	660	Off Market
1537 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$110,900	2	1	660	Off Market
1536 Hutton St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$132,800	2	1	968	Off Market
1507 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$152,600	2	1	672	Off Market
1503 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$157,200	2	2	816	Off Market
1433 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$146,100	2	2	816	Off Market
1431 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$144,000	3	1	1,295	Recently Sold
1427 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$149,400	2	1	816	Off Market
1421 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$136,400	2	1	720	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1950

672 sqft

$203/sqft

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $136,600, with a rent estimate of $1,216/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 25, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$56,500
Jul 6, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$33,500
Apr 5, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$55,844

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,742	$98,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

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
2 Reviews

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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

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"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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Frequently asked questions about 1511 E 15th St

What is 1511 E 15th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1511 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $136,600.
What is the price history for 1511 E 15th St?
1511 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $56,500 in October 2005.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1511 E 15th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1511 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1511 E 15th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1511 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.