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

1516 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,034 sqft

$116,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 16, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $809/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$116,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 16, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $809/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,034 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Walk into this beautiful, completely re-finished townhome and you are greeted by a spacious living room and dining area. As you turn the corner, brand new stainless steel appliances will catch your eye including an oven/stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Walk back across the manufactured hardwood floors on the first level and follow the stairs up to the newly carpeted 2nd level, consisting of two sizable bedrooms and a full bathroom. With a brand new HVAC system and hot water heater, this amazing property is great for home-buyers and investors alike.

1516 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,034 sqft condo in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1980. It last sold for $93,400 on Dec 21, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $116,000, with a rent estimate of $938/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

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Outdoor

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A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1516 E 16th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: CondoArchitecture: Conventional

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2352 sqft

Price History for 1516 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/21/2020	$93,400	Sold	DMMLS #610822
Recording Date 12/21/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/04/2020	$94,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

01/16/2020	$15,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/16/2020 Contract Date 01/08/2020 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	$1,970
Assessment	$122,600

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1516 E 16th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1100 E 6th St #10, Des Moines, IA	1.00	Condo	$65,000	06/23/26	2	1	908
309 E 5th St #309, Des Moines, IA	1.47	Condo	$162,500	08/07/25	1	1	679

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OFF MARKET
Est. $127,400
2 bd
1 ba
987 sqft
1514 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $116,600
2 bd
1 ba
986 sqft
1245 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $135,100
2 bd
1 ba
998 sqft
1247 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $103,400
2 bd
1 ba
998 sqft
1249 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $117,300
2 bd
1 ba
986 sqft
1251 Sampson St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,366 sqft
1421 Garfield Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,400
2 bd
1 ba
1,034 sqft
1518 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,300
2 bd
1 ba
998 sqft
1520 E 16th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,500
4 bd
1 ba
1,383 sqft
1215 E 20th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,500
3 bd
2 ba
960 sqft
1410 E Sheridan Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $195,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,043 sqft
1411 Morton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $197,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,025 sqft
1421 Morton Ave,
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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