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 1640 Walker St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1640 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is $135,300 .

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.

What do residents say about the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood?

Residents describe the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines .

Does 1640 Walker St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1640 Walker St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1640 Walker St?

The lot at 1640 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$135,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,108 sqft

1640 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Est. Refi. Payment $949/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$135K

Since last month

$12K (-8.3%)

Since last year

$24K (-15.1%)

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 +43% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$135K
August 2026	$132K
July 2026	$148K
June 2026	$155K
May 2026	$151K
April 2026	$146K
March 2026	$158K
February 2026	$143K
January 2026	$135K
2025
December 2025	$141K
November 2025	$136K
October 2025	$135K
September 2025	$156K
August 2025	$159K
July 2025	$153K
June 2025	$156K
May 2025	$154K
April 2025	$146K
March 2025	$141K
January 2025	$136K
2024
December 2024	$136K
November 2024	$129K
October 2024	$122K
September 2024	$125K
August 2024	$122K
July 2024	$128K
June 2024	$134K
May 2024	$131K
April 2024	$147K
March 2024	$139K
February 2024	$131K
January 2024	$122K
2023
December 2023	$125K
November 2023	$137K
October 2023	$130K
September 2023	$137K
August 2023	$130K
July 2023	$125K
June 2023	$129K
2022
March 2022	$139K
February 2022	$146K
January 2022	$149K
2021
December 2021	$137K
November 2021	$131K
May 2021	$180K
April 2021	$177K
March 2021	$176K
February 2021	$178K
January 2021	$179K
2020
December 2020	$180K
November 2020	$184K
October 2020	$186K
September 2020	$185K
August 2020	$184K
July 2020	$183K
June 2020	$181K
May 2020	$179K
April 2020	$169K
March 2020	$171K
February 2020	$172K
January 2020	$174K
2019
December 2019	$175K
November 2019	$179K
October 2019	$182K
September 2019	$179K
August 2019	$171K
July 2019	$178K
June 2019	$179K
May 2019	$179K
April 2019	$176K
March 2019	$164K
February 2019	$150K
January 2019	$142K
2018
December 2018	$132K
November 2018	$126K
October 2018	$117K
September 2018	$113K
August 2018	$115K
July 2018	$105K
June 2018	$94K
May 2018	$87K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$89K
February 2018	$85K
January 2018	$93K
2017
December 2017	$97K
November 2017	$94K
October 2017	$90K
September 2017	$94K
August 2017	$91K
July 2017	$73K
June 2017	$76K
May 2017	$69K
April 2017	$74K
March 2017	$75K
February 2017	$69K
January 2017	$65K
2016
December 2016	$84K
November 2016	$88K
October 2016	$91K
September 2016	$95K

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	0.23	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
1314 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$226,000	08/14/26	3	1	1,125

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
1636 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$142,700	1	1	616	Off Market
1622 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$131,200	Studio	1	898	Off Market
1602 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$167,500	2	1	1,248	Off Market
1626 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$108,100	2	1	660	Off Market
1642 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$124,700	3	1	1,472	Off Market
1652 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$98,300	2	1	864	Off Market
1656 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$119,600	4	1	1,317	Off Market
918 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$118,200	3	1	816	Off Market
922 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$136,400	2	1	1,104	Off Market
924 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$117,300	2	1	816	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1890

1,108 sqft

$122/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1640 Walker St, Des Moines, IA. 1640 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 1,108 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7492 sqft and was built in 1890.

1640 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,108 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1890. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $135,300, with a rent estimate of $1,088/month.

Home Details for 1640 Walker St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Cooling System: Central

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$186	$10,500

Home facts updated by county records

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

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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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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 1640 Walker St

What is 1640 Walker St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1640 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is $135,300.
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.
What do residents say about the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood?
Residents describe the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, dog-friendly, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in M.L. King Jr. Park, Des Moines.
Does 1640 Walker St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1640 Walker St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1640 Walker St?
The lot at 1640 Walker St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).