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 918 E 17th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 918 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $118,600 .

What is the price history for 918 E 17th St?

918 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $15,000 in January 2016.

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.

Does 918 E 17th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 918 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 918 E 17th St?

The lot at 918 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,271 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$118,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
816 sqft

918 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

M.L. King Jr. Park

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 7, 2016 for $15,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$119K

Since last month

$6K (-5%)

Since last year

$10K (-7.4%)

Since last sale

$104K (+690.7%)

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 +96% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$119K
July 2026	$125K
June 2026	$125K
May 2026	$129K
April 2026	$125K
March 2026	$127K
February 2026	$122K
January 2026	$120K
2025
December 2025	$121K
November 2025	$122K
October 2025	$125K
September 2025	$126K
August 2025	$128K
July 2025	$127K
June 2025	$125K
May 2025	$123K
April 2025	$124K
March 2025	$117K
February 2025	$109K
January 2025	$110K
2024
December 2024	$117K
November 2024	$116K
October 2024	$119K
September 2024	$119K
August 2024	$121K
July 2024	$125K
June 2024	$126K
May 2024	$129K
April 2024	$127K
March 2024	$124K
February 2024	$119K
January 2024	$117K
2023
December 2023	$118K
November 2023	$117K
October 2023	$115K
September 2023	$116K
August 2023	$117K
July 2023	$113K
June 2023	$113K
May 2023	$111K
April 2023	$107K
March 2023	$104K
February 2023	$102K
January 2023	$104K
2022
December 2022	$103K
November 2022	$103K
October 2022	$108K
September 2022	$109K
August 2022	$110K
July 2022	$113K
June 2022	$115K
May 2022	$114K
April 2022	$109K
March 2022	$107K
February 2022	$106K
January 2022	$104K
2021
December 2021	$105K
November 2021	$104K
October 2021	$105K
September 2021	$104K
August 2021	$104K
July 2021	$105K
June 2021	$102K
May 2021	$99K
April 2021	$96K
March 2021	$99K
February 2021	$102K
January 2021	$101K
2020
December 2020	$98K
November 2020	$97K
October 2020	$99K
September 2020	$92K
August 2020	$91K
July 2020	$90K
June 2020	$86K
May 2020	$85K
April 2020	$82K
March 2020	$79K
February 2020	$78K
January 2020	$80K
2019
December 2019	$82K
November 2019	$85K
October 2019	$84K
September 2019	$84K
August 2019	$87K
July 2019	$91K
June 2019	$89K
May 2019	$86K
April 2019	$84K
March 2019	$86K
February 2019	$87K
January 2019	$88K
2018
December 2018	$94K
November 2018	$89K
October 2018	$95K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$86K
July 2018	$84K
June 2018	$88K
May 2018	$89K
April 2018	$87K
March 2018	$89K
February 2018	$90K
January 2018	$89K
2017
December 2017	$72K
November 2017	$63K
October 2017	$64K
September 2017	$63K
August 2017	$63K
July 2017	$62K
June 2017	$62K
May 2017	$60K
April 2017	$56K
March 2017	$58K
February 2017	$57K
January 2017	$57K
2016
December 2016	$59K
November 2016	$58K
October 2016	$57K
September 2016	$59K
August 2016	$61K

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
1732 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$15,000	12/30/25	2	1	880

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
1656 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$120,300	4	1	1,317	Off Market
1652 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$98,000	2	1	864	Off Market
1642 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$125,100	3	1	1,472	Off Market
1640 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$132,700	2	1	1,108	Off Market
1636 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.06	$142,700	1	1	616	Off Market
1622 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.07	$132,300	Studio	1	898	Off Market
922 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$136,400	2	1	1,104	Off Market
924 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$116,700	2	1	816	Off Market
914 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.01	$93,700	3	1	1,175	Off Market
1637 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.04	$98,000	2	1	924	Off Market
1641 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.03	$118,200	3	1	1,332	Off Market
1631 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316	0.05	$108,500	3	1	1,098	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

1912

Living Area

816 sqft

Price/Sqft

$145

About this House

This single-family home is located at 918 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA. 918 E 17th 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 816 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5271 sqft and was built in 1912.

918 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 816 sqft single-family home in M.L. King Jr. Park, built in 1912. It last sold for $15,000 on Jan 7, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $118,600, with a rent estimate of $1,417/month.

Home Details for 918 E 17th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5270 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 7, 2016 Source: DMMLS #507905	Sold	$15,000
Oct 8, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$30,000
Jul 15, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$65,500
Sep 2, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$47,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,058	$92,400

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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"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 918 E 17th St

What is 918 E 17th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 918 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is $118,600.
What is the price history for 918 E 17th St?
918 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $15,000 in January 2016.
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.
Does 918 E 17th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 918 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 918 E 17th St?
The lot at 918 E 17th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.12 acres (5,271 sq ft).