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Off Market Jul 2024 for $182K

$198,825

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,422/mo

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864

sq ft

1219 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311

About this home

You will want to see this charmer in person! Full of character with arched doorways, beautiful new LVP flooring, and fresh paint. This home features 2 large bedrooms, a spacious open living and dining room, and an updated bath. Upstairs the unfinished attic would be perfect for a primary suite for someone wanting a bit more space and to add value to their home. The basement is dry and has plenty of storage space. Head out the back door to a flat, private yard and deck - an ideal spot to relax and unwind! Don't let this cutie get away. Call your favorite Realtor for a private tour! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6,600 sq ftLot Size

$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Hilary Tetrick • RE/MAX Precision

Contact: (515) 480-6116

Bought with Megan Carey O'Leary • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

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•Source:DMMLS #696486

Redfin Estimate

$198,825

$16K since sold in July 2024$0 since July

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This home's estimate is 8% higher than the average sale price ($184K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$195,000
A
2 beds1 bath816 sq ft
1235 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$179,999
B
2 beds1 bath779 sq ft
1439 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$148,000
C
2 beds1 bath670 sq ft
1538 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$205,000
D
2 beds1 bath720 sq ft
1248 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
1505 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$162,000
E
2 beds1 bath770 sq ft
1505 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$215,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths968 sq ft
1326 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

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Market trends in 50311, IA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$244K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

8 days MoM

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24 MoM

New listings for sale

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2 beds1 bath766 sq ft
1538 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$299,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
3908 Maquoketa Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
$185,000
2 beds1.5 baths866 sq ft
1444 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$145,000
3 beds2 baths1,527 sq ft
1144 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$290,000
3 beds2 baths1,236 sq ft
1035 58th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$152,500
3 beds1 bath879 sq ft
2736 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
$247,000
4 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
1350 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Sale history for 1219 Merle Hay Rd

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #696486

Jul 24, 2024

Sold

$182,500

$211/sq ft

Jun 26, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 19, 2024

Price Changed

$184,900

$214/sq ft

Jun 3, 2024

Listed

$190,000

$220/sq ft

DMMLS #684167

Nov 22, 2023

Sold

$130,000

$150/sq ft

Oct 26, 2023

Pending

—

Oct 21, 2023

Listed

$140,000

$162/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 2023

Sold

$100,000

$116/sq ft

DMMLS #538593

Jun 9, 2017

Sold

$92,000

$106/sq ft

Apr 29, 2017

Listed

$89,000

$103/sq ft

+20

Adorable AND Affordable! This gem is move in ready! Step inside to NEW flooring throughout this 2 bedroom bungalow. Corner fireplace is the perfect place to cozy up in the living room open to the dining room. 2 bedrooms w/ good closet space are on either side of the full bath. You will LOVE the bathroom floor! The galley kitchen offers ALL appliances. Dishwasher, Stove, Refrigerator and microwave will please the chef of the home. Generous amount of cabinet/counter space keeps everything organized. The dry basement is excellent for storage and laundry. Potential for more living space in the unfinished attic. Keep utility costs low w/ the NEWER HVAC system. Duct work was also replaced w/ two runs added to the attic for plans of additional finish w/ insulation on the flooring. All NEW thermo pane windows installed including the attic. Detached garage offers it’s own fuse box & new opener. 30 yr shingles installed in 2010. NEW, NEW, NEW throughout this home! Make it your next Home Sweet Home!

DMMLS #363061

Apr 21, 2010

Sold

$45,000

$52/sq ft

Mar 5, 2010

Listed

$48,000

$56/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,418 (+2.1%)

$38,600 + $123,000

$161,600

2024

$2,368 (−5.2%)

$34,000 + $86,400

$120,400

2023

$2,498 (+0.7%)

$34,000 + $86,400

$120,400

2022

$2,480 (+6.1%)

$30,700 + $75,300

$106,000

2021

$2,338 (−3.8%)

$30,700 + $75,300

$106,000

2020

$2,430 (+9.0%)

$30,700 + $75,300

$106,000

2019

$2,230 (+1.0%)

$27,300 + $66,400

$93,700

2018

$2,208 (+12.7%)

$27,300 + $66,400

$93,700

2017

$1,960 (+9.7%)

$23,900 + $59,100

$83,000

2016

$1,786 (−7.9%)

$20,800 + $51,700

$72,500

2013

$1,940

$19,100 + $48,100

$67,200

Tax history for 1219 Merle Hay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,418 (+2.1%)

$38,600 + $123,000

$161,600

2024

$2,368 (−5.2%)

$34,000 + $86,400

$120,400

2023

$2,498 (+0.7%)

$34,000 + $86,400

$120,400

2022

$2,480 (+6.1%)

$30,700 + $75,300

$106,000

2021

$2,338 (−3.8%)

$30,700 + $75,300

$106,000

2020

$2,430 (+9.0%)

$30,700 + $75,300

$106,000

2019

$2,230 (+1.0%)

$27,300 + $66,400

$93,700

2018

$2,208 (+12.7%)

$27,300 + $66,400

$93,700

2017

$1,960 (+9.7%)

$23,900 + $59,100

$83,000

2016

$1,786 (−7.9%)

$20,800 + $51,700

$72,500

2013

$1,940

$19,100 + $48,100

$67,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

132 ft.

Lot size

6,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

864

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10011950000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

N3B

Neighborhood District

N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Gas Log

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.152
Lot Size Acres: 0.152
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X132
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B

Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,406

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10011950000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Windsor Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

3/10

Merrill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Des Moines, IA • 50311

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Estimated sale price

$189,000 – $229,000

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Home values near 1219 Merle Hay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1239 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1667 Sq. Ft.	$282,992
1235 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1265 Sq. Ft.	$227,864

Address	Redfin Estimate
1211 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1195 Sq. Ft.	$224,888
1229 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$156,586

Address	Redfin Estimate
1233 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$178,860
1223 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 969 Sq. Ft.	$212,220

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