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 1622 Walker St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1622 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is $131,200 .

What is the price history for 1622 Walker St?

1622 Walker St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $10,000 in August 2002.

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 1622 Walker St?

The lot at 1622 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,016 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$131,200

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1 Bath
898 sqft

1622 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $929/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 13, 2002 for $10,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$131K

Since last month

$8K (-5.9%)

Since last year

$4K (+2.7%)

Since last sale

$121K (+1,212%)

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 +95% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$131K
August 2026	$130K
July 2026	$139K
June 2026	$141K
May 2026	$141K
April 2026	$138K
March 2026	$141K
February 2026	$133K
January 2026	$136K
2025
December 2025	$133K
November 2025	$136K
October 2025	$132K
September 2025	$126K
August 2025	$128K
July 2025	$125K
June 2025	$131K
May 2025	$132K
April 2025	$129K
March 2025	$125K
February 2025	$115K
January 2025	$111K
2024
December 2024	$124K
November 2024	$122K
October 2024	$122K
September 2024	$115K
August 2024	$128K
July 2024	$132K
June 2024	$134K
May 2024	$137K
April 2024	$126K
March 2024	$132K
February 2024	$128K
January 2024	$126K
2023
December 2023	$125K
November 2023	$129K
October 2023	$124K
September 2023	$123K
August 2023	$123K
July 2023	$129K
June 2023	$129K
May 2023	$104K
April 2023	$99K
March 2023	$95K
February 2023	$93K
January 2023	$94K
2022
December 2022	$93K
November 2022	$92K
October 2022	$96K
September 2022	$95K
August 2022	$95K
July 2022	$99K
June 2022	$100K
May 2022	$100K
April 2022	$95K
March 2022	$92K
February 2022	$87K
January 2022	$89K
2021
December 2021	$88K
November 2021	$89K
October 2021	$90K
September 2021	$85K
August 2021	$88K
July 2021	$91K
June 2021	$96K
May 2021	$109K
April 2021	$117K
March 2021	$114K
February 2021	$116K
January 2021	$116K
2020
December 2020	$111K
November 2020	$110K
October 2020	$112K
September 2020	$108K
August 2020	$98K
July 2020	$99K
June 2020	$101K
May 2020	$101K
April 2020	$97K
March 2020	$100K
February 2020	$101K
January 2020	$103K
2019
December 2019	$101K
November 2019	$102K
October 2019	$113K
September 2019	$108K
August 2019	$118K
July 2019	$117K
June 2019	$119K
May 2019	$113K
April 2019	$118K
March 2019	$118K
February 2019	$112K
January 2019	$114K
2018
December 2018	$115K
November 2018	$109K
October 2018	$107K
September 2018	$100K
August 2018	$106K
July 2018	$97K
June 2018	$88K
May 2018	$88K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$85K
February 2018	$83K
January 2018	$81K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$79K
October 2017	$81K
September 2017	$80K
August 2017	$84K
July 2017	$68K
June 2017	$69K
May 2017	$67K
April 2017	$64K
March 2017	$67K
February 2017	$71K
January 2017	$67K
2016
December 2016	$63K
November 2016	$59K
October 2016	$67K
September 2016	$67K

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
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166
1732 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$15,000	12/30/25	2	1	880

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
1602 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$167,500	2	1	1,248	Off Market
1626 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$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
1636 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$142,700	1	1	616	Off Market
1640 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$135,300	2	1	1,108	Off Market
1642 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$124,700	3	1	1,472	Off Market
1652 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$98,300	2	1	864	Off Market
1656 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$119,600	4	1	1,317	Off Market
918 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$118,200	3	1	816	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1985

898 sqft

$146/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1622 Walker St, Des Moines, IA. 1622 Walker St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 898 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9016 sqft and was built in 1985.

1622 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 898 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1985. It last sold for $10,000 on Aug 13, 2002. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $131,200, with a rent estimate of $1,256/month.

Home Details for 1622 Walker St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1985
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9016 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 13, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$10,000
Nov 2, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,602

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,456	$92,000

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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"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 1622 Walker St

What is 1622 Walker St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1622 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is $131,200.
What is the price history for 1622 Walker St?
1622 Walker St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $10,000 in August 2002.
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 1622 Walker St?
The lot at 1622 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,016 sq ft).