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 1522 Maple St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1522 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is $114,000 .

What is the price history for 1522 Maple St?

1522 Maple St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $82,000 in May 2022.

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.

How big is the lot at 1522 Maple St?

The lot at 1522 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,011 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$114,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
854 sqft

1522 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $831/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 6, 2022 for $82,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$114K

Since last month

$3K (+2.4%)

Since last year

$9K (-7%)

Since last sale

$34K (+41.5%)

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 +164% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$116K
August 2026	$113K
July 2026	$118K
June 2026	$116K
May 2026	$118K
April 2026	$113K
March 2026	$114K
February 2026	$112K
January 2026	$113K
2025
December 2025	$114K
November 2025	$119K
October 2025	$122K
September 2025	$125K
August 2025	$124K
July 2025	$130K
June 2025	$133K
May 2025	$131K
April 2025	$133K
March 2025	$128K
February 2025	$122K
January 2025	$127K
2024
December 2024	$131K
November 2024	$131K
October 2024	$130K
September 2024	$130K
August 2024	$136K
July 2024	$138K
June 2024	$141K
May 2024	$143K
April 2024	$143K
March 2024	$141K
February 2024	$135K
January 2024	$135K
2023
December 2023	$134K
November 2023	$129K
October 2023	$135K
September 2023	$135K
August 2023	$139K
July 2023	$140K
June 2023	$141K
May 2023	$142K
April 2023	$140K
March 2023	$136K
February 2023	$136K
January 2023	$139K
2022
December 2022	$139K
November 2022	$143K
October 2022	$142K
September 2022	$139K
August 2022	$135K
July 2022	$133K
June 2022	$132K
May 2022	$111K
April 2022	$91K
March 2022	$86K
February 2022	$81K
January 2022	$81K
2021
December 2021	$83K
November 2021	$84K
October 2021	$84K
September 2021	$84K
August 2021	$85K
July 2021	$86K
June 2021	$88K
May 2021	$92K
April 2021	$89K
March 2021	$89K
February 2021	$87K
January 2021	$88K
2020
December 2020	$87K
November 2020	$82K
October 2020	$74K
September 2020	$67K
August 2020	$65K
July 2020	$65K
June 2020	$64K
April 2020	$70K
March 2020	$67K
February 2020	$66K
January 2020	$68K
2019
December 2019	$68K
October 2019	$66K
September 2019	$68K
August 2019	$73K
July 2019	$80K
June 2019	$82K
May 2019	$82K
April 2019	$82K
March 2019	$81K
February 2019	$77K
January 2019	$78K
2018
December 2018	$84K
November 2018	$78K
October 2018	$78K
September 2018	$72K
August 2018	$73K
July 2018	$61K
June 2018	$61K
May 2018	$59K
April 2018	$55K
March 2018	$51K
February 2018	$45K
January 2018	$44K
2017
December 2017	$44K
November 2017	$43K
October 2017	$40K
September 2017	$38K
August 2017	$38K
July 2017	$33K
June 2017	$35K
May 2017	$33K
April 2017	$32K
March 2017	$32K
February 2017	$34K
January 2017	$34K
2016
December 2016	$37K
November 2016	$38K
October 2016	$40K
September 2016	$44K

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
1612 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.58	Single-Family Home	$91,500	05/05/26	3	1	1,122
208 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.55	Single-Family Home	$75,000	02/23/26	2	1	1,037

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
1520 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$75,700	1	1	716	Off Market
1518 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$193,500	3	1	576	Off Market
1548 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.16	$213,800	2	3	1,860	Off Market
1530 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$132,400	3	1	1,042	Off Market
1532 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$96,600	3	2	1,182	Off Market
1538 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$110,300	3	1	1,328	Off Market
1544 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$117,600	4	2	999	Off Market
1550 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$134,500	3	1	1,074	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1906

854 sqft

$133/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1522 Maple St, Des Moines, IA. 1522 Maple St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 854 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6011 sqft and was built in 1906.

1522 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 854 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1906. It last sold for $82,000 on May 6, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $114,000, with a rent estimate of $1,214/month.

Home Details for 1522 Maple St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1906
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6011 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 6, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$82,000
Aug 2, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$21,510
Mar 9, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$28,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$952	$64,800

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

Capitol View Elementary School
PK-5
Public
532 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
my son has been at this school 3 years now. He will not be returning after this year. his reading levels are not advancing as they should. too many students in one class. ifeel like they are just pushing him thru.
Parent Review
8y ago
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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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"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 1522 Maple St

What is 1522 Maple St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1522 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is $114,000.
What is the price history for 1522 Maple St?
1522 Maple St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $82,000 in May 2022.
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.
How big is the lot at 1522 Maple St?
The lot at 1522 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.14 acres (6,011 sq ft).