Amazing 1 ½ story brick home with updated white kitchen, updated full bath, wood flooring throughout the main level. 2 good sized bedrooms on the first floor along with a huge 3rd bedroom up. Lower level is finished with a large family room area and updated ¾ bath plus laundry area and 2 storage areas. Beautiful coved ceilings in the main level family room, spacious dining room with door that leads to a large deck, private back yard plus a huge 2 car garage all in a well sought after Des Moines West area. Near the interstate, shops and golf course. Additional features include new interior paint, all appliances included plus the washer and dryer so this home is ready for the new homeowners to enjoy! Plus HSA Warranty.
Exceptional Beaverdale brick feel in a prime Des Moines location! Inside and out, this home has been updated professionally! Spacious kitchen, with custom ceiling detail, new lighting, flooring and lots of cabinets! Main floor full bath has new flooring and vanity! Dining room opens to a maintenance free deck w/ pergola, flat yard and NEW 2 stall garage and driveway! Entertaining is a breeze in this home! Enjoy a dry lower level, courtesy of Midwest Basement system, finished family room and a 3/4 bathroom! 2 large bedrooms on the main level and a large finished attic make the perfect master suite! Sidewalks for walkability to St. Theresa Catholic school and many award winning restaurants/shops along University! One year HMS Home Warranty for the buyer! Call your agent today for a private showing!
Public Records
Dec 11, 2014
Sold
$129,000
$102/sq ft
DMMLS #438649
Jun 27, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jun 27, 2014
Listed
$129,900
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,566 (+2.1%)
$38,600 + $215,400
$254,000
2024
$4,474 (−3.2%)
$34,000 + $193,400
$227,400
2023
$4,622 (+0.8%)
$34,000 + $193,400
$227,400
2022
$4,586 (+9.9%)
$30,700 + $165,400
$196,100
2021
$4,172 (−3.6%)
$30,700 + $165,400
$196,100
2020
$4,330 (+12.4%)
$30,700 + $165,400
$196,100
2019
$3,852 (+1.0%)
$27,300 + $148,500
$175,800
2018
$3,812 (+3.1%)
$27,300 + $148,500
$175,800
2017
$3,696 (+32.4%)
$23,900 + $119,400
$143,300
2016
$2,792 (−4.2%)
$20,800 + $100,700
$121,500
2013
$2,914
$19,100 + $94,700
$113,800
Tax history for 1329 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,566 (+2.1%)
$38,600 + $215,400
$254,000
2024
$4,474 (−3.2%)
$34,000 + $193,400
$227,400
2023
$4,622 (+0.8%)
$34,000 + $193,400
$227,400
2022
$4,586 (+9.9%)
$30,700 + $165,400
$196,100
2021
$4,172 (−3.6%)
$30,700 + $165,400
$196,100
2020
$4,330 (+12.4%)
$30,700 + $165,400
$196,100
2019
$3,852 (+1.0%)
$27,300 + $148,500
$175,800
2018
$3,812 (+3.1%)
$27,300 + $148,500
$175,800
2017
$3,696 (+32.4%)
$23,900 + $119,400
$143,300
2016
$2,792 (−4.2%)
$20,800 + $100,700
$121,500
2013
$2,914
$19,100 + $94,700
$113,800
*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
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10011935000000
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
Dec 14, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Dec 2, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Demolition
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.