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

1607 Walker St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,096 sqft

$129,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $906/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$129,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 29, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $906/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,096 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

1893

Living Area

1,096 sqft

Price/Sqft

$118

About this House

4 bedrooms new flooring and carpet 2 bathrooms. FIrst floor laundry, fresh formal dining room, with new stone fireplace. Very ample yard. Low Mid America bills per seller. NFC extended area - up to $10,000 forgiveable loan.

1607 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,096 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1893. It last sold for $19,500 on Jun 6, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $129,200, with a rent estimate of $1,617/month.

Home Details for 1607 Walker St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1893
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5270 sqft

Price History for 1607 Walker St

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/02/2014	$55,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

05/20/2014	$55,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-8%)
03/24/2014	$60,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-14%)
01/31/2014	$70,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/06/2012	$19,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/06/2012 Contract Date 05/31/2012 County Transfer Tax $31 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/19/2010	$21,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

12/25/2009	$21,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,000 (-12%)
11/28/2009	$24,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,600 (-9%)
09/13/2009	$27,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,400 (-8%)
08/15/2009	$29,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $7,000 (-19%)
07/03/2009	$36,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $36,900 (0%)
06/28/2009	$0	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/15/2009	$77,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/15/2009 Contract Date 06/02/2009 County Transfer Tax $123 Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/19/2007	$60,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/19/2007 Contract Date 01/11/2007 County Transfer Tax $97 Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/16/2001	$45,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/16/2001 Contract Date 07/24/2000 County Transfer Tax N/A 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	$1,186
Assessment	$67,800

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1607 Walker St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1838 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.52	Single-Family Home	$20,000	02/02/26	2	1	1,264

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $140,200
3 bd
1 ba
857 sqft
1625 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $108,100
2 bd
1 ba
767 sqft
1623 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $138,300
2 bd
1 ba
778 sqft
1627 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $148,900
2 bd
1 ba
932 sqft
1647 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $65,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,344 sqft
1657 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
OFF MARKET
Est. $238,200
3 bd
2 ba
1,945 sqft
1603 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $121,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,240 sqft
1602 Des Moines St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $115,400
6 bd
1 ba
1,356 sqft
1610 Des Moines St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $144,500
3 bd
1 ba
900 sqft
1612 Des Moines 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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