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 911 E 16th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 911 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $134,700 .

What is the price history for 911 E 16th St?

911 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $547 in April 2025.

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 911 E 16th St?

The lot at 911 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

911 E 16th St
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
576 sqft

$134,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $938/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$134,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $938/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

576 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$135K

Since last month

$12K (-7.9%)

Since last year

$1K (+0.7%)

Since last sale

$134K (+24,525.2%)

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 +46% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$135K
July 2026	$146K
June 2026	$137K
May 2026	$135K
April 2026	$128K
March 2026	$149K
February 2026	$153K
January 2026	$140K
2025
December 2025	$143K
November 2025	$130K
October 2025	$125K
September 2025	$131K
August 2025	$134K
July 2025	$125K
June 2025	$122K
May 2025	$111K
March 2025	$121K
February 2025	$113K
January 2025	$115K
2024
December 2024	$123K
November 2024	$111K
October 2024	$98K
September 2024	$109K
August 2024	$99K
July 2024	$109K
June 2024	$110K
May 2024	$116K
April 2024	$123K
March 2024	$118K
February 2024	$115K
January 2024	$109K
2023
December 2023	$108K
November 2023	$108K
October 2023	$110K
September 2023	$119K
August 2023	$113K
July 2023	$107K
June 2023	$113K
March 2023	$146K
February 2023	$148K
January 2023	$157K
2022
December 2022	$166K
November 2022	$164K
October 2022	$179K
September 2022	$168K
August 2022	$160K
June 2022	$173K
May 2022	$165K
February 2022	$171K
January 2022	$173K
2021
December 2021	$166K
November 2021	$161K
October 2021	$162K
September 2021	$150K
August 2021	$150K
July 2021	$155K
June 2021	$180K
May 2021	$177K
April 2021	$175K
March 2021	$172K
February 2021	$176K
January 2021	$180K
2020
December 2020	$182K
November 2020	$186K
October 2020	$187K
September 2020	$189K
August 2020	$184K
July 2020	$183K
June 2020	$181K
May 2020	$180K
April 2020	$172K
March 2020	$167K
February 2020	$166K
January 2020	$167K
2019
December 2019	$168K
November 2019	$170K
October 2019	$170K
September 2019	$159K
August 2019	$134K
July 2019	$154K
June 2019	$144K
May 2019	$115K
April 2019	$95K
March 2019	$109K
February 2019	$113K
January 2019	$110K
2018
December 2018	$111K
November 2018	$118K
October 2018	$106K
September 2018	$101K
August 2018	$103K
July 2018	$96K
June 2018	$89K
May 2018	$80K
April 2018	$83K
March 2018	$82K
February 2018	$80K
January 2018	$84K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$83K
October 2017	$78K
September 2017	$88K
August 2017	$75K
July 2017	$70K
June 2017	$78K
May 2017	$68K
April 2017	$71K
March 2017	$68K
February 2017	$66K
January 2017	$62K
2016
December 2016	$74K
November 2016	$79K
October 2016	$88K
September 2016	$92K
August 2016	$92K

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
1644 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$728	07/02/26	2	1	940
1368 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$943	06/11/26	2	1	792

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
1603 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$94,200	2	1	744	Off Market
1607 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.02	$124,500	3	2	1,319	Off Market
1625 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$94,800	2	1	620	Off Market
1631 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$110,300	3	1	1,098	Off Market
1641 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$119,100	3	1	1,332	Off Market
1637 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.08	$101,600	2	1	924	Off Market
1601 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$62,100	1	1	400	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1905

Living Area

576 sqft

Price/Sqft

$234

About this House

This single-family home is located at 911 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA. 911 E 16th 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 576 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3920 sqft and was built in 1905.

911 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 576 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1905. It last sold for $547 on Apr 7, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $134,700, with a rent estimate of $943/month.

Home Details for 911 E 16th St

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 7, 2025 Source: N/A	Sold	$547
Aug 5, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$612

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	Unavailable	$1,000

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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"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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Frequently asked questions about 911 E 16th St

What is 911 E 16th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 911 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is $134,700.
What is the price history for 911 E 16th St?
911 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $547 in April 2025.
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 911 E 16th St?
The lot at 911 E 16th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).