1320 Merle Hay Rd is a 1,285 square foot house on a 0.4 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 13, 2022 for $165,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $244,860.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$244,860
$80K since sold in September 2022$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 19.3% lower than the average sale price ($304K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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: 837
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Converted
Property Information
Subdivision Name: IMPERIAL PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,285
Building Sq. Ft: 1,906
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX W 145F- LT 1 IMPERIAL PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 384
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,300
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.397
Depth Footage: 156
Front Footage: 110
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,285
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Polk County
APN: 10007104001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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
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Estimated sale price
$233,000 – $282,000
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