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

1522 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
920 sqft

$202,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,364/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$202,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 21, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,364/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

920 sqft

Local Information

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

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Living Area

920 sqft

Price/Sqft

$220

Description

2 bedroom ready for immediate Move in!
Don't miss out on this 2 bedroom for immediate move in. Unit has central heating and cooling, in unit washer and dryer. Includes off street parking. Resident is responsible for all utilities.

The address is 1522 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

Amenities: central air

1522 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 920 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park. It last sold for $175,000 on Sep 24, 2021 (19,344% above the $900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in May 2026 with an asking price of $900 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 21, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $202,800, with a rent estimate of $1,097/month.

Home Details for 1522 E 16th St

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees
Lease Term: Contact For Details

Price History for 1522 E 16th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/21/2026	$900	ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

05/25/2026	$900	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

09/06/2023		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

07/24/2023	$900	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

09/24/2021	$175,000	Sold	DMMLS #633826
Recording Date 09/24/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/06/2021	$189,900	Pending	DMMLS #633826

07/20/2021	$189,900	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #633826

01/16/2007	$93,251	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/16/2007 Contract Date 11/20/2006 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	$3,972
Assessment	$225,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1522 E 16th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1519 Mattern Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$159,000	03/16/26	2	1	908
1511 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.06	Single-Family Home	-	-	2	1	840

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $232,000
4 ba
2,028 sqft
100 Court Ave #306,
Des Moines, IA 50309

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

M.L. King Jr. Park

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Buy: $130k - $265k

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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.

Brandi a. N. I.
Resident
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.
Resident
8y ago
"Nothing makes my neighborhood unique. The kids are thieves and my stuff has been stolen multiple times."
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