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 1623 Walker St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1623 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is $100,800 .

What is the price history for 1623 Walker St?

1623 Walker St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $127,500 in October 2022.

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 1623 Walker St?

The lot at 1623 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,270 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$100,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
767 sqft

1623 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 12, 2022 for $127,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$101K

Since last month

$8K (-6.9%)

Since last year

$13K (-11.6%)

Since last sale

$27K (-20.9%)

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 +135% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$101K
August 2026	$103K
July 2026	$108K
June 2026	$109K
May 2026	$113K
April 2026	$111K
March 2026	$108K
February 2026	$107K
January 2026	$105K
2025
December 2025	$108K
November 2025	$108K
October 2025	$112K
September 2025	$115K
August 2025	$114K
July 2025	$114K
June 2025	$117K
May 2025	$116K
April 2025	$113K
March 2025	$108K
February 2025	$101K
January 2025	$103K
2024
December 2024	$107K
November 2024	$106K
October 2024	$104K
September 2024	$104K
August 2024	$111K
July 2024	$114K
June 2024	$115K
May 2024	$114K
April 2024	$106K
March 2024	$100K
February 2024	$96K
January 2024	$96K
2023
December 2023	$101K
November 2023	$101K
October 2023	$106K
September 2023	$102K
August 2023	$104K
July 2023	$108K
June 2023	$107K
May 2023	$111K
April 2023	$167K
March 2023	$166K
February 2023	$166K
January 2023	$165K
2022
December 2022	$165K
November 2022	$167K
October 2022	$165K
September 2022	$163K
August 2022	$173K
July 2022	$77K
June 2022	$79K
May 2022	$78K
April 2022	$71K
March 2022	$63K
February 2022	$53K
January 2022	$52K
2021
December 2021	$51K
November 2021	$52K
October 2021	$52K
September 2021	$53K
August 2021	$55K
July 2021	$58K
June 2021	$67K
May 2021	$84K
April 2021	$83K
March 2021	$79K
February 2021	$77K
January 2021	$77K
2020
December 2020	$77K
November 2020	$66K
October 2020	$60K
September 2020	$56K
August 2020	$55K
July 2020	$55K
June 2020	$53K
May 2020	$51K
April 2020	$50K
March 2020	$50K
February 2020	$52K
January 2020	$53K
2019
October 2019	$58K
September 2019	$63K
August 2019	$62K
July 2019	$65K
June 2019	$75K
May 2019	$74K
April 2019	$72K
March 2019	$75K
February 2019	$70K
January 2019	$69K
2018
December 2018	$77K
November 2018	$75K
October 2018	$67K
September 2018	$64K
August 2018	$64K
July 2018	$58K
June 2018	$55K
May 2018	$55K
April 2018	$45K
March 2018	$46K
February 2018	$45K
January 2018	$46K
2017
December 2017	$42K
November 2017	$37K
October 2017	$39K
September 2017	$41K
August 2017	$43K
July 2017	$42K
June 2017	$35K
May 2017	$33K
April 2017	$34K
March 2017	$31K
February 2017	$35K
January 2017	$35K
2016
December 2016	$36K
November 2016	$37K
October 2016	$39K
September 2016	$43K

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
1627 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$130,300	2	1	778	Off Market
1647 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$141,000	2	1	932	Off Market
1657 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$64,900	3	2	1,344	Off Market
1625 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$129,100	3	1	857	Off Market
1607 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$124,800	4	2	1,096	Off Market
1603 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$228,600	3	2	1,945	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1888

767 sqft

$131/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1623 Walker St, Des Moines, IA. 1623 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 767 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5270 sqft and was built in 1888.

1623 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 767 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1888. It last sold for $127,500 on Oct 12, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $100,800, with a rent estimate of $1,072/month.

Home Details for 1623 Walker St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1888Year Updated: 1915
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
Oct 12, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$127,500
Sep 15, 2022 Source: DMMLS #658625	PriceChange	$167,000 Price decreased by 2%
Aug 29, 2022 Source: DMMLS #658625	PriceChange	$169,900 Price decreased by 3%
Aug 19, 2022 Source: DMMLS #658625	Listed For Sale	$174,999

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,442	$79,700

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
4 Reviews

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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 1623 Walker St

What is 1623 Walker St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1623 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is $100,800.
What is the price history for 1623 Walker St?
1623 Walker St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $127,500 in October 2022.
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 1623 Walker St?
The lot at 1623 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,270 sq ft).