Welcome to this charming 1 1/2 story 3 bedroom 3 bath brick home with 1265 sq. ft. finished priced to sell fast in one of Des Moines' most convenient locations close to everything. This classic Beaverdale style home has oak floors, hardwood cherry or walnut kitchen cabinets, a coved ceiling, a formal dining room with sliders to a large deck, a master bath, appliances that stay, high efficiency heating and cooling, and more+. The oversized 2 car garage has heat and AC with lots of cabinets and counterspace, and the updated sewer line is also an important improvement. Don’t wait to see and move in to your new home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • Iowa Realty Valley West
Bought with Erin Herron• Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
Bought with Jennifer Thorn• Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
Brick 1.5 story with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Extra large 22x32 garage and large deck. Convenient location. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing. This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,526 (+2.0%)
$38,600 + $213,300
$251,900
2024
$4,436 (−3.1%)
$34,000 + $191,500
$225,500
2023
$4,576 (+0.7%)
$34,000 + $191,500
$225,500
2022
$4,542 (+4.5%)
$30,700 + $163,500
$194,200
2021
$4,348 (−3.7%)
$30,700 + $163,500
$194,200
2020
$4,516 (+18.2%)
$30,700 + $163,500
$194,200
2019
$3,822 (+1.2%)
$27,300 + $146,900
$174,200
2018
$3,776 (+12.1%)
$27,300 + $146,900
$174,200
2017
$3,368 (+9.4%)
$23,900 + $130,100
$154,000
2016
$3,078 (−4.4%)
$20,800 + $115,500
$136,300
2013
$3,220
$19,100 + $108,800
$127,900
Tax history for 1313 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,526 (+2.0%)
$38,600 + $213,300
$251,900
2024
$4,436 (−3.1%)
$34,000 + $191,500
$225,500
2023
$4,576 (+0.7%)
$34,000 + $191,500
$225,500
2022
$4,542 (+4.5%)
$30,700 + $163,500
$194,200
2021
$4,348 (−3.7%)
$30,700 + $163,500
$194,200
2020
$4,516 (+18.2%)
$30,700 + $163,500
$194,200
2019
$3,822 (+1.2%)
$27,300 + $146,900
$174,200
2018
$3,776 (+12.1%)
$27,300 + $146,900
$174,200
2017
$3,368 (+9.4%)
$23,900 + $130,100
$154,000
2016
$3,078 (−4.4%)
$20,800 + $115,500
$136,300
2013
$3,220
$19,100 + $108,800
$127,900
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,265
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10011939000000
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
Oct 24, 2023 • Final
Row - sidewalk and approach
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.152
Lot Size Acres: 0.152
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 X 132
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
Zoning: R
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,368
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,265
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10011939000000
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 • 1.4mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$256,000 – $309,000
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