What is the median home price in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines?

The median home price in Martin Luther King Jr. Park is $144,000, down 12% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 40 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 95.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

On a $144,000 home in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $4,320. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $821 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

The median home in Martin Luther King Jr. Park spends 40 days on market. 12.5% of listings go pending within two weeks. 11 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Martin Luther King Jr. Park a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Martin Luther King Jr. Park had 11 homes sell recently at a median of $144,000. Sellers are getting 95.7% of their asking price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Iowa/Des Moines

Martin Luther King Jr. Park · Des Moines, IA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines?

The median home in Martin Luther King Jr. Park sells for $144,000 with prices down 12% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $821.

Martin Luther King Jr. Park Real Estate Market Conditions

47out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

47/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Martin Luther King Jr. Park market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Iowa average is 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 11.926605499999999% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.3% below list. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

40 median days on market — 23 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

12.5% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Iowa average is 23%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$144,000

-12%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$117

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.7%

Homes Sold

Pending in 2 Weeks

12.5%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Martin Luther King Jr. Park?

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.6% of your home value

Your Martin Luther King Jr. Park home value

$144,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,320

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Martin Luther King Jr. Park

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$4,320	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$4,0322.8% avg	$2,880~2% avg	$2,880~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,160	$2,160	$2,160
Total cost	$10,512	$8,539	$6,039
You save	—	$821	$3,321

Based on the Martin Luther King Jr. Park median home price of $144,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Martin Luther King Jr. Park

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $4,320 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

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