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 1607 Walker St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1607 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is $124,800 .

What is the price history for 1607 Walker St?

1607 Walker St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $19,500 in June 2012.

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 1607 Walker St?

The lot at 1607 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,270 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$124,800

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,096 sqft

1607 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 6, 2012 for $19,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$125K

Since last month

$6K (-4.7%)

Since last year

$12K (-8.8%)

Since last sale

$105K (+540%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +151% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$125K
August 2026	$124K
July 2026	$131K
June 2026	$133K
May 2026	$138K
April 2026	$133K
March 2026	$136K
February 2026	$131K
January 2026	$129K
2025
December 2025	$128K
November 2025	$131K
October 2025	$130K
September 2025	$133K
August 2025	$137K
July 2025	$134K
June 2025	$135K
May 2025	$133K
April 2025	$128K
March 2025	$127K
February 2025	$120K
January 2025	$120K
2024
December 2024	$125K
November 2024	$125K
October 2024	$129K
September 2024	$129K
August 2024	$135K
July 2024	$136K
June 2024	$135K
May 2024	$140K
April 2024	$140K
March 2024	$133K
February 2024	$131K
January 2024	$126K
2023
December 2023	$128K
November 2023	$128K
October 2023	$127K
September 2023	$127K
August 2023	$127K
July 2023	$125K
June 2023	$126K
May 2023	$128K
April 2023	$122K
March 2023	$119K
February 2023	$120K
January 2023	$122K
2022
December 2022	$120K
November 2022	$121K
October 2022	$126K
September 2022	$127K
August 2022	$128K
July 2022	$136K
June 2022	$141K
May 2022	$140K
April 2022	$130K
March 2022	$125K
February 2022	$117K
January 2022	$115K
2021
December 2021	$119K
November 2021	$119K
October 2021	$117K
September 2021	$119K
August 2021	$118K
July 2021	$118K
June 2021	$109K
May 2021	$90K
April 2021	$90K
March 2021	$92K
2020
December 2020	$97K
November 2020	$81K
October 2020	$80K
September 2020	$71K
June 2020	$61K
May 2020	$52K
April 2020	$54K
March 2020	$57K
February 2020	$59K
January 2020	$56K
2019
September 2019	$58K
August 2019	$60K
July 2019	$64K
June 2019	$68K
May 2019	$70K
April 2019	$73K
March 2019	$75K
February 2019	$69K
January 2019	$71K
2018
December 2018	$69K
November 2018	$70K
October 2018	$69K
September 2018	$64K
August 2018	$64K
July 2018	$63K
June 2018	$62K
May 2018	$58K
April 2018	$56K
March 2018	$52K
February 2018	$49K
January 2018	$46K
2017
December 2017	$53K
November 2017	$52K
October 2017	$50K
September 2017	$45K
August 2017	$49K
July 2017	$51K
June 2017	$50K
May 2017	$33K
April 2017	$32K
March 2017	$32K
February 2017	$37K
January 2017	$34K
2016
December 2016	$38K
November 2016	$42K
October 2016	$45K
September 2016	$50K

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
1625 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$132,600	3	1	857	Off Market
1623 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$102,900	2	1	767	Off Market
1627 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$132,800	2	1	778	Off Market
1647 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.10	$143,900	2	1	932	Off Market
1657 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.12	$65,100	3	2	1,344	Off Market
1603 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$231,900	3	2	1,945	Off Market
1602 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.19	$116,800	2	1	1,240	Off Market
1610 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.20	$107,700	6	1	1,356	Off Market
1612 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.20	$140,200	3	1	900	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 1893

1,096 sqft

$114/sqft

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $124,800, with a rent estimate of $1,517/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 2, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$55,000
May 20, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$55,000 Price decreased by 8%
Mar 24, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$60,000 Price decreased by 14%
Jan 31, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$70,000
Jun 6, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$19,500
Jun 19, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$21,900
Dec 25, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$21,900 Price decreased by 12%
Nov 28, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$24,900 Price decreased by 9%
Sep 13, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$27,500 Price decreased by 8%
Aug 15, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$29,900 Price decreased by 19%
Jul 3, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$36,900 Price increased by 0%
Jun 28, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Jun 15, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$77,000
Jan 19, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$60,500
Feb 16, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$45,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,186	$67,800

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

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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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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 1607 Walker St

What is 1607 Walker St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1607 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is $124,800.
What is the price history for 1607 Walker St?
1607 Walker St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $19,500 in June 2012.
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 1607 Walker St?
The lot at 1607 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,270 sq ft).