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 815 E 15th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 815 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $135,700 .

What is the price history for 815 E 15th St?

815 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $19,500 in July 2003.

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.

How big is the lot at 815 E 15th St?

The lot at 815 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,448 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

815 E 15th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,134 sqft

$135,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $945/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$135,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $945/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,134 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$136K

Since last month

$300 (+0.2%)

Since last year

$7K (+5.3%)

Since last sale

$116K (+596.9%)

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 +132% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$136K
July 2026	$136K
June 2026	$139K
May 2026	$139K
April 2026	$136K
March 2026	$126K
February 2026	$123K
January 2026	$128K
2025
December 2025	$124K
November 2025	$128K
October 2025	$127K
September 2025	$130K
August 2025	$129K
July 2025	$133K
June 2025	$137K
May 2025	$133K
April 2025	$139K
March 2025	$130K
February 2025	$127K
January 2025	$129K
2024
December 2024	$130K
November 2024	$132K
October 2024	$127K
September 2024	$129K
August 2024	$129K
July 2024	$130K
June 2024	$132K
May 2024	$134K
April 2024	$151K
March 2024	$150K
February 2024	$143K
January 2024	$140K
2023
December 2023	$142K
November 2023	$141K
October 2023	$141K
September 2023	$141K
August 2023	$141K
July 2023	$144K
June 2023	$144K
May 2023	$131K
April 2023	$127K
March 2023	$123K
February 2023	$118K
January 2023	$118K
2022
December 2022	$118K
November 2022	$117K
October 2022	$118K
September 2022	$120K
August 2022	$117K
July 2022	$119K
June 2022	$118K
May 2022	$115K
April 2022	$109K
March 2022	$101K
February 2022	$91K
January 2022	$92K
2021
December 2021	$93K
November 2021	$95K
October 2021	$97K
September 2021	$97K
August 2021	$99K
July 2021	$102K
June 2021	$106K
May 2021	$87K
April 2021	$88K
March 2021	$88K
February 2021	$86K
January 2021	$85K
2020
December 2020	$89K
November 2020	$91K
October 2020	$96K
September 2020	$97K
August 2020	$88K
July 2020	$81K
June 2020	$79K
April 2020	$75K
March 2020	$78K
February 2020	$78K
January 2020	$79K
2019
December 2019	$80K
November 2019	$80K
October 2019	$81K
September 2019	$82K
August 2019	$76K
July 2019	$78K
June 2019	$78K
May 2019	$78K
April 2019	$83K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$85K
January 2019	$85K
2018
December 2018	$88K
November 2018	$86K
October 2018	$85K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$84K
July 2018	$85K
June 2018	$81K
May 2018	$77K
April 2018	$68K
March 2018	$69K
February 2018	$69K
January 2018	$68K
2017
December 2017	$69K
November 2017	$70K
October 2017	$73K
September 2017	$71K
August 2017	$75K
July 2017	$70K
June 2017	$67K
May 2017	$70K
April 2017	$66K
March 2017	$62K
February 2017	$59K
January 2017	$64K
2016
December 2016	$71K
November 2016	$72K
October 2016	$71K
September 2016	$69K
August 2016	$59K

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
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166

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
1505 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$122,500	4	1	1,392	Off Market
1509 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$89,300	4	1	1,290	Off Market
1513 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$134,600	3	1	964	Off Market
1517 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$111,500	3	1	1,161	Off Market
1523 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$133,300	3	1	861	Off Market
1015 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.20	$163,700	2	1	1,008	Off Market
1602 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.19	$83,900	2	1	1,096	Off Market
1608 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.20	$118,600	4	2	1,165	Off Market
1622 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.22	$125,500	3	1	648	Off Market
1626 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.23	$113,600	2	1	660	Off Market

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

1884

Living Area

1,134 sqft

Price/Sqft

$120

About this House

This single-family home is located at 815 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA. 815 E 15th St is in the M.L. King Jr. Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50316. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,134 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7448 sqft and was built in 1884.

815 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,134 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1884. It last sold for $19,500 on Jul 7, 2003. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $135,700, with a rent estimate of $1,361/month.

Home Details for 815 E 15th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1884
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7448 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 7, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$19,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,532	$141,300

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 815 E 15th St

What is 815 E 15th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 815 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is $135,700.
What is the price history for 815 E 15th St?
815 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $19,500 in July 2003.
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.
How big is the lot at 815 E 15th St?
The lot at 815 E 15th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,448 sq ft).