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 1544 E 19th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1544 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA is $126,000 .

What is the price history for 1544 E 19th St?

1544 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $22,500 in May 1997.

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.

Does 1544 E 19th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1544 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 1544 E 19th St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 1544 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$126,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 sqft

1544 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $890/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 22, 1997 for $22,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$126K

Since last month

$7K (-4.9%)

Since last year

$11K (+9.1%)

Since last sale

$104K (+460%)

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 +54% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$126K
August 2026	$125K
July 2026	$133K
June 2026	$128K
May 2026	$129K
April 2026	$122K
March 2026	$123K
February 2026	$119K
January 2026	$125K
2025
December 2025	$126K
November 2025	$122K
October 2025	$121K
September 2025	$117K
August 2025	$116K
July 2025	$115K
June 2025	$120K
May 2025	$126K
April 2025	$131K
March 2025	$121K
February 2025	$116K
January 2025	$121K
2024
December 2024	$123K
November 2024	$125K
October 2024	$126K
September 2024	$129K
August 2024	$130K
July 2024	$132K
June 2024	$135K
May 2024	$137K
April 2024	$132K
March 2024	$129K
February 2024	$124K
January 2024	$120K
2023
December 2023	$122K
November 2023	$119K
October 2023	$121K
September 2023	$122K
August 2023	$125K
July 2023	$125K
June 2023	$128K
May 2023	$125K
April 2023	$119K
March 2023	$114K
February 2023	$109K
January 2023	$110K
2022
December 2022	$110K
November 2022	$113K
October 2022	$115K
September 2022	$118K
August 2022	$118K
July 2022	$122K
June 2022	$123K
May 2022	$122K
April 2022	$116K
March 2022	$114K
February 2022	$110K
January 2022	$109K
2021
December 2021	$109K
November 2021	$111K
October 2021	$112K
September 2021	$112K
August 2021	$114K
July 2021	$116K
June 2021	$119K
May 2021	$119K
April 2021	$109K
March 2021	$114K
February 2021	$114K
January 2021	$111K
2020
December 2020	$111K
November 2020	$110K
October 2020	$111K
September 2020	$111K
August 2020	$101K
July 2020	$100K
June 2020	$99K
May 2020	$99K
April 2020	$111K
March 2020	$108K
February 2020	$108K
January 2020	$107K
2019
December 2019	$108K
November 2019	$104K
October 2019	$109K
September 2019	$110K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$105K
June 2019	$105K
May 2019	$109K
April 2019	$108K
March 2019	$108K
February 2019	$105K
January 2019	$105K
2018
December 2018	$100K
November 2018	$97K
October 2018	$94K
September 2018	$91K
August 2018	$91K
July 2018	$91K
June 2018	$95K
May 2018	$94K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$83K
February 2018	$84K
January 2018	$85K
2017
December 2017	$89K
November 2017	$86K
October 2017	$83K
September 2017	$80K
August 2017	$83K
July 2017	$84K
June 2017	$82K
May 2017	$80K
April 2017	$79K
March 2017	$79K
February 2017	$77K
January 2017	$77K
2016
December 2016	$77K
November 2016	$78K
October 2016	$81K
September 2016	$82K

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	0.31	Single-Family Home	$67,001	08/26/26	2	1	660

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
1477 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$127,000	2	1	704	Off Market
1529 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$119,000	2	1	748	Recently Sold
1525 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$111,100	2	1	660	Off Market
1517 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$107,300	2	1	1,050	Off Market
1505 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$228,700	4	2	1,108	Off Market
1441 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	-	3	2	1,322	Off Market
1530 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$115,700	2	1	624	Off Market
1526 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$115,900	2	1	1,084	Off Market
1516 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$152,500	2	1	744	Off Market
1512 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$199,200	4	2	2,136	Off Market
1504 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$156,800	3	2	1,196	Off Market
1444 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$129,200	3	2	1,196	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1895

1,056 sqft

$119/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1544 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA. 1544 E 19th 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 1,056 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10018 sqft and was built in 1895.

1544 E 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,056 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1895. It last sold for $22,500 on May 22, 1997. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $126,000, with a rent estimate of $1,305/month.

Home Details for 1544 E 19th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other, VinylFoundation Type: MasonryLawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1895Year Updated: 1975
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Mobile R/V
RV Parking Rv Parking

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 22, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$22,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,144	$134,500

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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 1544 E 19th St

What is 1544 E 19th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1544 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA is $126,000.
What is the price history for 1544 E 19th St?
1544 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $22,500 in May 1997.
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.
Does 1544 E 19th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1544 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 1544 E 19th St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 1544 E 19th St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.