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

1514 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
987 sqft

$127,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $885/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$127,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $885/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

987 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Welcome home to this newly remodeled 2 bedroom/1 bath townhome. Now with fresh paint, new flooring, brand new stainless steel kitchen appliances, and a completely new bathroom! That's not all, included in this property is also a large dry basement great for storage, dining room area, and a personal shed.

Tenant pays for all utilities. Tenant will be responsible for lawn upkeep including snow removal and lawn care. Last months rent due at signing. Up to two pets permitted. $25 extra per pet per month. $100 non refundable pet deposit.

1514 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 987 sqft townhouse in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $102,500 on Nov 22, 2024. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2021 with an asking price of $950 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 21, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $127,400, with a rent estimate of $790/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

None

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1514 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAdditional StorageNumber of Rooms: 4Storage
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage Parking: None

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4138 sqft

Price History for 1514 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/22/2024	$102,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/22/2024 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/21/2021		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rental Manager

10/21/2021	$950	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rental Manager

09/10/2021	$70,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/10/2021 Contract Date 09/02/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/24/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

09/16/2017	$745	ListingRemoved	N/A

09/10/2017	$745	Listed For Rent	N/A

04/04/2005	$30,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/04/2005 Contract Date 03/25/2005 County Transfer Tax $48 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	$1,682
Assessment	$101,200

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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OFF MARKET
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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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