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#718303, Bonnie Christensen, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
$183,900 List price
1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Des Moines, IA 50314
$2,184
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6 beds
2 full
3,385 sqft
0.2 acres
$54 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
$12,000,000+ in upgrades to this neighborhood is nearing completion! This 6-bedroom, 2,100+ sq. ft. duplex is nearly surrounded by redevelopment & rehabilitation. Choices abound for the new owner(s) of this property: live in one unit & rent the other for income; enjoy the income from both units; or convert the property back into a single-family home & enjoy the 6 bedrooms & all the space for themselves! The City of Des Moines has shown its commitment to improving this area and the results are becoming apparent.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size3,385 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.178 Acres
Year built1890
MLS #718237
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- List Price: $183,900
- Price/SqFt: $54
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,032
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Parking is accessed from the alley to the west. Turn south into the alley from Clark Street, next to the Community Youth Concepts building. 2nd house south of the Youth Concepts building. Entrance to the ground unit is on the south side of the home, the upstairs unit is accessed from the east side of the duplex.
- Year Built: 1890
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 3,385 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.178 Acres
- MLS Number: 718237
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Network Realty
- Office Phone: (641) 792-1212
- Listing Agent: Dennis Combs
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,000 | $2,032 |
| 2021 | $87,600 | $2,032 |
| 2020 | $78,400 | $2,032 |
| 2019 | $78,400 | $2,000 |
| 2018 | $75,200 | $2,000 |
| 2017 | $75,200 | $1,894 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
King Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•1849 Forest Ave
1
Edmunds Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•950 15th St
3
Moulton Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.9 mi
•1541 8th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,759. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
38%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
35%
Single, No Kids
29%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
25%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Burlington
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Church's Chicken
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Chevrolet
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rock
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Frequently asked questions
About 1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
The listing price of 1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy property is $183,900.
The property 1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50314.
Active Listing: 1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy are: King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Edmunds Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Moulton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,032 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy has 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy is 3,385 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy is 1890.
This home is located at 1434 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 3,385 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $183,900.
Over 49 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 141 listings were sold below the listed price and 58 listings were sold for the listed price. In April 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7.2% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 41 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $215,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.