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

1544 E 19th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 sqft

$130,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $739/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$130,900

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 25, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $739/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,056 sqft

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1895

Living Area

1,056 sqft

Price/Sqft

$124

Parking

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. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $130,900, with a rent estimate of $1,468/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 History for 1544 E 19th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/22/1997	$22,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/22/1997 Contract Date 05/13/1997 County Transfer Tax $36 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	$2,144
Assessment	$134,500

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1544 E 19th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $128,300
2 bd
1 ba
704 sqft
1477 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
SOLD
JUN 30, 2026
$119,000
2 bd
1 ba
748 sqft
1529 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
McAfee Realty
OFF MARKET
Est. $111,300
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
1525 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
2 bd
1 ba
1,050 sqft
1517 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $233,400
4 bd
2 ba
1,108 sqft
1505 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
3 bd
2 ba
1,322 sqft
1441 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $116,800
2 bd
1 ba
624 sqft
1530 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $118,600
2 bd
1 ba
1,084 sqft
1526 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $150,700
2 bd
1 ba
744 sqft
1516 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $203,100
4 bd
2 ba
2,136 sqft
1512 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $156,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,196 sqft
1504 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $130,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,196 sqft
1444 E 19th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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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

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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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