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 1602 Walker St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1602 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is $167,500 .

What is the price history for 1602 Walker St?

1602 Walker St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $142,000 in April 2022.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 1602 Walker St?

The lot at 1602 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.48 acres (20,996 sq ft).

Does 1602 Walker St have a garage?

Yes, 1602 Walker St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$167,500

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,248 sqft (on 0.48 acres)

1602 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,158/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 18, 2022 for $142,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$168K

Since last month

$4K (-2.4%)

Since last year

$5K (-3%)

Since last sale

$26K (+18.2%)

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 +252% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$168K
August 2026	$168K
July 2026	$172K
June 2026	$172K
May 2026	$173K
April 2026	$171K
March 2026	$171K
February 2026	$171K
January 2026	$168K
2025
December 2025	$168K
November 2025	$171K
October 2025	$175K
September 2025	$176K
August 2025	$173K
July 2025	$173K
June 2025	$175K
May 2025	$174K
April 2025	$178K
March 2025	$176K
February 2025	$175K
January 2025	$171K
2024
December 2024	$176K
November 2024	$177K
October 2024	$175K
September 2024	$174K
August 2024	$174K
July 2024	$174K
June 2024	$176K
May 2024	$178K
April 2024	$174K
March 2024	$174K
February 2024	$172K
January 2024	$173K
2023
December 2023	$167K
November 2023	$160K
October 2023	$154K
September 2023	$150K
August 2023	$149K
July 2023	$150K
June 2023	$150K
May 2023	$150K
April 2023	$150K
March 2023	$149K
February 2023	$148K
January 2023	$147K
2022
December 2022	$147K
November 2022	$147K
October 2022	$149K
September 2022	$148K
August 2022	$148K
July 2022	$147K
June 2022	$146K
May 2022	$144K
April 2022	$142K
March 2022	$156K
February 2022	$161K
January 2022	$161K
2021
December 2021	$161K
November 2021	$161K
October 2021	$162K
September 2021	$167K
August 2021	$225K
July 2021	$221K
June 2021	$93K
May 2021	$107K
April 2021	$104K
March 2021	$98K
February 2021	$95K
January 2021	$94K
2020
December 2020	$93K
November 2020	$96K
October 2020	$98K
September 2020	$95K
August 2020	$91K
July 2020	$87K
June 2020	$82K
May 2020	$82K
April 2020	$84K
March 2020	$88K
February 2020	$88K
January 2020	$90K
2019
December 2019	$93K
November 2019	$92K
October 2019	$96K
September 2019	$100K
August 2019	$102K
July 2019	$107K
June 2019	$103K
May 2019	$101K
April 2019	$95K
March 2019	$97K
February 2019	$91K
January 2019	$92K
2018
December 2018	$93K
November 2018	$85K
October 2018	$84K
September 2018	$78K
August 2018	$78K
July 2018	$70K
June 2018	$69K
May 2018	$67K
April 2018	$72K
March 2018	$67K
February 2018	$63K
January 2018	$58K
2017
December 2017	$67K
November 2017	$63K
October 2017	$60K
September 2017	$60K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$64K
June 2017	$60K
May 2017	$60K
April 2017	$54K
March 2017	$52K
February 2017	$53K
January 2017	$56K
2016
December 2016	$56K
November 2016	$54K
October 2016	$49K
September 2016	$48K

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
1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$131,900	06/10/26	3	1	936
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166
1711 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$150,000	11/19/25	2	2	1,380
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA	0.49	Single-Family Home	$115,000	09/15/25	2	1	1,020

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
1626 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$108,100	2	1	660	Off Market
1622 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$124,300	3	1	648	Off Market
1608 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$117,500	4	2	1,165	Off Market
1602 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$81,300	2	1	1,096	Off Market
1015 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.09	$158,600	2	1	1,008	Off Market
1622 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$131,200	Studio	1	898	Off Market
1636 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$142,700	1	1	616	Off Market
1640 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$135,300	2	1	1,108	Off Market
1642 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$124,700	3	1	1,472	Off Market
1652 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$98,300	2	1	864	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

0.48 acre lot

1,248 sqft

$134/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1602 Walker St, Des Moines, IA. 1602 Walker St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,248 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.48 acres and was built in 1900.

1602 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,248 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $142,000 on Apr 18, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $167,500, with a rent estimate of $1,144/month.

Home Details for 1602 Walker St

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.48 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 18, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646485	Sold	$142,000
Mar 9, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646485	Pending	$159,900
Feb 25, 2022 Source: DMMLS #646485	Listed For Sale	$159,900
Feb 9, 2022 Source: DMMLS #633941	ListingRemoved
Oct 28, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633941	PriceChange	$165,000 Price decreased by 6%
Sep 21, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633941	PriceChange	$175,000 Price decreased by 22%
Jul 21, 2021 Source: DMMLS #633941	Listed For Sale	$225,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,252	$135,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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.

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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 1602 Walker St

What is 1602 Walker St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1602 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is $167,500.
What is the price history for 1602 Walker St?
1602 Walker St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $142,000 in April 2022.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 1602 Walker St?
The lot at 1602 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.48 acres (20,996 sq ft).
Does 1602 Walker St have a garage?
Yes, 1602 Walker St in Des Moines, IA has a garage.