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DMMLS #504206
Mar 11, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 11, 2015
Listed
$109,900
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,702 (+2.0%)
$38,600 + $114,000
$152,600
2024
$2,648 (−4.1%)
$34,000 + $100,600
$134,600
2023
$2,760 (+0.8%)
$34,000 + $100,600
$134,600
2022
$2,738 (+5.9%)
$30,700 + $86,400
$117,100
2021
$2,586 (+5.2%)
$30,700 + $86,400
$117,100
2020
$2,458 (+9.4%)
$30,700 + $86,400
$117,100
2019
$2,246 (+1.3%)
$27,300 + $76,300
$103,600
2018
$2,218 (+1.7%)
$27,300 + $76,300
$103,600
2017
$2,180 (+9.4%)
$23,900 + $68,200
$92,100
2016
$1,992 (−4.1%)
$20,800 + $59,800
$80,600
2013
$2,078
$19,100 + $55,900
$75,000
Tax history for 1233 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,702 (+2.0%)
$38,600 + $114,000
$152,600
2024
$2,648 (−4.1%)
$34,000 + $100,600
$134,600
2023
$2,760 (+0.8%)
$34,000 + $100,600
$134,600
2022
$2,738 (+5.9%)
$30,700 + $86,400
$117,100
2021
$2,586 (+5.2%)
$30,700 + $86,400
$117,100
2020
$2,458 (+9.4%)
$30,700 + $86,400
$117,100
2019
$2,246 (+1.3%)
$27,300 + $76,300
$103,600
2018
$2,218 (+1.7%)
$27,300 + $76,300
$103,600
2017
$2,180 (+9.4%)
$23,900 + $68,200
$92,100
2016
$1,992 (−4.1%)
$20,800 + $59,800
$80,600
2013
$2,078
$19,100 + $55,900
$75,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
832
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10011947000000
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: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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: R1-60
Property Information
Foundation Details: Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,820
Tax Year: 2019
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.: 832
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10011947000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$170,000 – $206,000
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