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

OFF MARKET

917 E 17th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

2 Beds
1 Bath
852 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$112,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $646/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$112,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $646/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

852 sqft

(on 0.33 acres)

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

1900

Lot Size

0.33 acres

Living Area

852 sqft

Price/Sqft

$132

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 917 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA. 917 E 17th Ct 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 852 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.33 acres and was built in 1900.

917 E 17th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 852 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1900. It last sold for $115,000 on Oct 4, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2023 with an asking price of $1,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 24, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $112,700, with a rent estimate of $1,260/month.

Home Details for 917 E 17th Ct

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Workshop
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price History for 917 E 17th Ct

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/24/2023		ListingRemoved	Zillow Rentals

04/04/2023	$1,000	Listed For Rent	Zillow Rentals

10/04/2021	$115,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/04/2021 Contract Date 10/01/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/27/2021	$110,000	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #634390

10/16/2015	$25,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/16/2015 Contract Date 10/14/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $39

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,446
Assessment	$81,000

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 917 E 17th Ct

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1655 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$66,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,068
1318 E 15th St, Des Moines, IA	0.45	Single-Family Home	$131,900	06/10/26	3	1	936
1246 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/06/26	3	1	1,166
1313 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$110,000	01/06/26	2	1	980

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $128,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,676 sqft
1736 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $126,000
2 bd
1 ba
767 sqft
913 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $107,600
2 bd
1 ba
968 sqft
919 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $95,200
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
923 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $105,900
2 bd
1 ba
980 sqft
1001 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $82,800
2 bd
1 ba
666 sqft
1003 E 17th St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $136,100
4 bd
1 ba
1,342 sqft
1740 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET
Est. $143,400
2 bd
1 ba
704 sqft
1744 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $230,200
5 bd
2 ba
1,632 sqft
1746 Walker St,
Des Moines, IA 50316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

M.L. King Jr. Park

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Buy: $125k - $265k

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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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Brandi a. N. I.
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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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