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 1517 E 19th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1517 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA is $107,300 .

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.

What do residents say about the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines .

How big is the lot at 1517 E 19th St?

The lot at 1517 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.34 acres (14,984 sq ft).

Does 1517 E 19th St have a garage?

Yes, 1517 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$107,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,050 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

1517 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $768/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$107K

Since last month

$8K (-6.7%)

Since last year

$8K (+8.2%)

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 +166% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$107K
August 2026	$104K
July 2026	$115K
June 2026	$102K
May 2026	$107K
April 2026	$91K
March 2026	$116K
January 2026	$102K
2025
December 2025	$105K
November 2025	$95K
October 2025	$95K
September 2025	$103K
August 2025	$99K
April 2025	$118K
March 2025	$107K
February 2025	$102K
January 2025	$109K
2024
December 2024	$112K
November 2024	$113K
October 2024	$99K
August 2024	$107K
July 2024	$108K
June 2024	$112K
May 2024	$113K
April 2024	$119K
March 2024	$113K
February 2024	$110K
January 2024	$103K
2023
December 2023	$99K
October 2023	$100K
August 2023	$102K
July 2023	$102K
June 2023	$96K
2021
May 2021	$180K
April 2021	$175K
March 2021	$169K
February 2021	$171K
January 2021	$173K
2020
December 2020	$176K
November 2020	$182K
October 2020	$185K
September 2020	$187K
August 2020	$176K
July 2020	$168K
June 2020	$145K
April 2020	$138K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$145K
January 2020	$168K
2019
December 2019	$162K
November 2019	$162K
October 2019	$168K
September 2019	$169K
August 2019	$168K
July 2019	$174K
June 2019	$174K
May 2019	$160K
April 2019	$116K
March 2019	$112K
February 2019	$112K
January 2019	$115K
2018
December 2018	$122K
November 2018	$116K
October 2018	$111K
September 2018	$107K
August 2018	$104K
July 2018	$98K
June 2018	$97K
May 2018	$89K
April 2018	$92K
March 2018	$96K
February 2018	$98K
January 2018	$96K
2017
December 2017	$62K
November 2017	$57K
October 2017	$54K
September 2017	$51K
August 2017	$51K
July 2017	$57K
June 2017	$47K
May 2017	$32K
April 2017	$33K
March 2017	$33K
February 2017	$33K
January 2017	$33K
2016
December 2016	$37K
November 2016	$38K
October 2016	$39K
September 2016	$40K

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
1828 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$67,001	08/26/26	2	1	660
1417 Searle St, Des Moines, IA	0.48	Single-Family Home	$135,000	12/18/25	2	1	720

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
1505 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$228,700	4	2	1,108	Off Market
1441 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	-	3	2	1,322	Off Market
1431 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$188,000	3	1.5	888	For Sale
1429 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$96,200	2	1	728	Off Market
1427 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$121,200	2	1	877	Off Market
1415 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.11	$123,500	2	1	836	Off Market
1525 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$111,100	2	1	660	Off Market
1529 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$119,000	2	1	748	Recently Sold
1477 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$127,000	2	1	704	Off Market
1544 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$126,000	3	1	1,056	Off Market
1530 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$115,700	2	1	624	Off Market
1526 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$115,900	2	1	1,084	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1898

0.34 acre lot

1,050 sqft

$102/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1517 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA. 1517 E 19th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,050 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.34 acres and was built in 1898.

1517 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,050 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1898. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $107,300, with a rent estimate of $1,299/month.

Home Details for 1517 E 19th St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1898Year Updated: 1995
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$306	$29,300

Home facts updated by county records

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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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"Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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Frequently asked questions about 1517 E 19th St

What is 1517 E 19th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1517 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA is $107,300.
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.
What do residents say about the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines.
How big is the lot at 1517 E 19th St?
The lot at 1517 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.34 acres (14,984 sq ft).
Does 1517 E 19th St have a garage?
Yes, 1517 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.