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 1526 Maple St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1526 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is $195,100 .

What is the price history for 1526 Maple St?

1526 Maple St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $620 in February 2025.

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 1526 Maple St?

The lot at 1526 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,270 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$195,100

Trulia Estimate

Studio

1526 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,370/mo*

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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 4, 2025 for $620

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$195K

Since last month

$9K (+4.8%)

Since last year

$7K (+3.9%)

Since last sale

$194K (+31,367.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +99% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$195K
August 2026	$186K
July 2026	$175K
June 2026	$184K
May 2026	$163K
April 2026	$185K
March 2026	$175K
February 2026	$196K
2025
December 2025	$172K
November 2025	$164K
October 2025	$181K
September 2025	$188K
August 2025	$227K
July 2025	$178K
June 2025	$181K
May 2025	$153K
January 2025	$183K
2024
December 2024	$195K
November 2024	$202K
October 2024	$161K
September 2024	$159K
August 2024	$168K
July 2024	$166K
June 2024	$187K
May 2024	$187K
April 2024	$158K
March 2024	$186K
February 2024	$167K
January 2024	$157K
2023
December 2023	$193K
November 2023	$195K
October 2023	$180K
September 2023	$170K
August 2023	$161K
July 2023	$170K
June 2023	$179K
March 2023	$159K
February 2023	$158K
January 2023	$170K
2022
December 2022	$180K
November 2022	$175K
October 2022	$173K
September 2022	$159K
March 2022	$147K
February 2022	$157K
January 2022	$158K
2021
December 2021	$154K
November 2021	$157K
October 2021	$158K
August 2021	$153K
July 2021	$154K
June 2021	$166K
May 2021	$178K
April 2021	$176K
March 2021	$174K
February 2021	$177K
January 2021	$180K
2020
December 2020	$183K
November 2020	$186K
October 2020	$187K
September 2020	$188K
August 2020	$183K
July 2020	$182K
June 2020	$180K
May 2020	$177K
April 2020	$173K
March 2020	$171K
February 2020	$167K
January 2020	$167K
2019
December 2019	$167K
November 2019	$170K
October 2019	$174K
September 2019	$166K
August 2019	$150K
July 2019	$163K
June 2019	$170K
May 2019	$143K
April 2019	$112K
March 2019	$123K
February 2019	$122K
January 2019	$121K
2018
December 2018	$118K
November 2018	$120K
October 2018	$114K
September 2018	$107K
August 2018	$106K
July 2018	$100K
June 2018	$91K
May 2018	$79K
April 2018	$82K
March 2018	$82K
February 2018	$81K
January 2018	$84K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$84K
October 2017	$82K
September 2017	$88K
August 2017	$78K
July 2017	$73K
June 2017	$77K
May 2017	$70K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$71K
February 2017	$67K
January 2017	$65K
2016
December 2016	$80K
November 2016	$84K
October 2016	$98K
September 2016	$98K

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
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
1368 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$943	06/11/26	2	1	792

Home facts updated by county records

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Single-Family Home

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1526 Maple St, Des Moines, IA. 1526 Maple St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has a lot size of 5270 sqft.

1526 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park. It last sold for $620 on Feb 4, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $195,100, with a rent estimate of $1,220/month.

Home Details for 1526 Maple St

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5270 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 4, 2025 Source: N/A	Sold	$620

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$216	$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

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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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Frequently asked questions about 1526 Maple St

What is 1526 Maple St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1526 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is $195,100.
What is the price history for 1526 Maple St?
1526 Maple St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $620 in February 2025.
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 1526 Maple St?
The lot at 1526 Maple St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,270 sq ft).