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Off Market Jul 2015 for $162K

$282,992

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,099/mo

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1 ba

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1,667

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1239 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311

About this home

You owe it to yourself to see all this home has to offer. Please note: This home is on a slower paced more residential area of Merle Hay Rd across the street from St. Theresa's School/Church. You must get inside to see all this home has to offer. Most of main floor has hardwood floors under carpet. Main floor features family room with built-in entertainment center, living room with coved ceilings, 2 good sized bedrooms, updated bath with tiled floor, laundry off kitchen, screend deck with barbecue gas line. Upstairs features a wonderful master suite with separate living area, office space or maybe a possible 4th bedroom plus updated 3/4 bath with tiled floor. Basement is semi finished with 2nd kitchen area and large updated 3/4 bath. 2 1/2 car garage is mechanics dream with gas furnace and A/C and attic storage. Updated hi-efficient furnace and central air. This home is very clean and freshly painted throughout.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

6,600 sq ftLot Size

$170Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Russell Graber

Bought with • Iowa Realty Jordan Creek

Source:DMMLS #285111

Redfin Estimate

$282,992

$120K since sold in July 2015$0 since July

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This home's estimate is 9.8% higher than the average sale price ($258K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$215,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft
1418 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$396,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,444 sq ft
1109 Cummins Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
1439 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
$274,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,249 sq ft
1439 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$170,100
D
3 beds2 baths1,242 sq ft
1314 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$272,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,660 sq ft
6428 Elmcrest Dr, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$219,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,485 sq ft
1538 63rd St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

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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

Recently sold homes

24 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$399,000
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1617 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$137,000
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
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$152,500
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4 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
1350 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Sale history for 1239 Merle Hay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,574 (+2.1%)

$38,600 + $227,200

$265,800

2024

$4,478 (−2.9%)

$34,000 + $204,100

$238,100

2023

$4,610 (+0.8%)

$34,000 + $204,100

$238,100

2022

$4,574 (+5.1%)

$30,700 + $173,800

$204,500

2021

$4,352 (−3.6%)

$30,700 + $173,800

$204,500

2020

$4,516 (+8.3%)

$30,700 + $173,800

$204,500

2019

$4,168 (+1.2%)

$27,300 + $155,700

$183,000

2018

$4,120 (+11.7%)

$27,300 + $155,700

$183,000

2017

$3,688 (+9.2%)

$23,900 + $139,700

$163,600

2016

$3,378 (−4.0%)

$20,800 + $124,100

$144,900

2013

$3,520

$19,100 + $116,700

$135,800

Tax history for 1239 Merle Hay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,574 (+2.1%)

$38,600 + $227,200

$265,800

2024

$4,478 (−2.9%)

$34,000 + $204,100

$238,100

2023

$4,610 (+0.8%)

$34,000 + $204,100

$238,100

2022

$4,574 (+5.1%)

$30,700 + $173,800

$204,500

2021

$4,352 (−3.6%)

$30,700 + $173,800

$204,500

2020

$4,516 (+8.3%)

$30,700 + $173,800

$204,500

2019

$4,168 (+1.2%)

$27,300 + $155,700

$183,000

2018

$4,120 (+11.7%)

$27,300 + $155,700

$183,000

2017

$3,688 (+9.2%)

$23,900 + $139,700

$163,600

2016

$3,378 (−4.0%)

$20,800 + $124,100

$144,900

2013

$3,520

$19,100 + $116,700

$135,800

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

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 885

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,667
Building Sq. Ft: 2,552
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 170 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS

Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,600
Legal Lot Number: 170
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.152
Depth Footage: 132
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,667
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Polk County
APN: 10011945000000

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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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

$269,000 – $326,000

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Home values near 1239 Merle Hay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1301 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1424 Sq. Ft.	$227,624
1235 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1265 Sq. Ft.	$227,864

Address	Redfin Estimate
1233 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$178,860
1229 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$156,586

Address	Redfin Estimate
1313 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1265 Sq. Ft.	$268,584
1223 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 969 Sq. Ft.	$212,220

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