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Off Market Jul 2025 for $224K

$246,891

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,747/mo

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1,188

sq ft

1334 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311

About this home

Charming, Cozy, and Full of Character! Welcome to your next happy place! This delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled in the desirable Windsor Heights School District offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and fun. With 1,188 sq ft of well-loved living space on a spacious . 39-acre lot, there's plenty of room to grow, garden, or just kick back and enjoy the peace. Step inside to a warm, inviting layout filled with natural light and charm around every corner. Whether you're hosting friends or having a cozy night in, this home is ready to make memories with you. But the real magic happens out back - with a tranquil patio oasis perfect for morning coffee, evening chats, or Saturday game days with your very own outdoor TV setup. It's like having your own private retreat, without ever leaving home. This gem won't last long. Homes like this don't come around every day. Come see it, fall in love, and make it yours!

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.4 acresLot Size

$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Joe Hogan • RE/MAX Revolution

Contact: (515) 802-8998

Bought with Karla Alaniz • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #718074

Redfin Estimate

$246,891

$22K since sold in July 2025$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.7% higher than the average sale price ($238K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$215,000
A
3 beds1 bath864 sq ft
1232 60th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$239,870
B
3 beds1 bath1,114 sq ft
1605 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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 6, 2026
$260,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,215 sq ft
1819 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$225,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,085 sq ft
1704 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$215,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft
1418 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311

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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

$399,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,366 sq ft
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
1035 58th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$152,500
3 beds1 bath879 sq ft
2736 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
$247,000
4 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
1350 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Sale history for 1334 Merle Hay Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 7, 2025

Sold

$218,250

$184/sq ft

DMMLS #718074

Jul 1, 2025

Sold

$224,500

$189/sq ft

May 28, 2025

Pending

—

May 15, 2025

Listed

$219,000

$184/sq ft

DMMLS #593600

Dec 11, 2019

Sold

$160,000

$135/sq ft

Dec 3, 2019

Pending

—

Oct 25, 2019

Pending

—

Oct 21, 2019

Listed

$165,000

$139/sq ft

+20

What a charmer! This updated home has all of the unique details you have been searching for! Sitting on almost half an acre of park-like land, this 1.5 story will check all the boxes. The main level has lots of updates, with 2 bedrooms & a full bath. The cute kitchen has been recently updated as well, with all new appliances, countertops, backsplash, sink, & under cabinet lighting. Don’t miss the large living room, with lots of space for multiple furniture arrangements. Upstairs is a HUGE master bedroom with new floors & plenty of room to spread out. The basement has lots of usable space, as well as tons of storage & the laundry area. Outside, you will find an inviting front porch & a one car garage. You will love the fenced back yard, with its large workshop/storage area, mature trees & garden with automated drip irrigation. Upgrades include a new water heater in 2017, new gutters in 2018, fresh paint throughout & much more! This one is sure to go fast, so schedule your showing today!

DMMLS #445933

Feb 26, 2015

Sold

$133,500

$112/sq ft

Dec 1, 2014

Listed

$134,900

$114/sq ft

+13

1.5 story, 3 bedroom, home. Central location with almost a 1/2 acre of tree lined fenced backyard, large area to have a beautiful garden. Updated kitchen that includes stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Great master bedroom, updated bath, laminate floors. Full basement. Large deck in front. Single car attached garage. Room for parking 4 cars for family gatherings. Close to shopping, schools, and easy access to downtown. This is a must see!

DMMLS #367918

Sep 3, 2010

Sold

$126,000

$106/sq ft

May 13, 2010

Listed

$129,900

$109/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 15, 2005

Sold

$123,500

$104/sq ft

DMMLS #262736

Jul 5, 2005

Listed

$125,000

$105/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,678 (+2.2%)

$54,000 + $161,900

$215,900

2024

$3,598 (−4.6%)

$47,600 + $145,800

$193,400

2023

$3,770 (+0.9%)

$47,600 + $145,800

$193,400

2022

$3,738 (+4.8%)

$43,000 + $125,800

$168,800

2021

$3,568 (−3.6%)

$43,000 + $125,800

$168,800

2020

$3,702 (+9.4%)

$43,000 + $125,800

$168,800

2019

$3,384 (+1.2%)

$38,300 + $113,300

$151,600

2018

$3,344 (+11.7%)

$38,300 + $113,300

$151,600

2017

$2,994 (+13.7%)

$33,400 + $101,000

$134,400

2016

$2,634 (−4.1%)

$29,100 + $90,100

$119,200

2013

$2,748

$25,900 + $81,900

$107,800

Tax history for 1334 Merle Hay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,678 (+2.2%)

$54,000 + $161,900

$215,900

2024

$3,598 (−4.6%)

$47,600 + $145,800

$193,400

2023

$3,770 (+0.9%)

$47,600 + $145,800

$193,400

2022

$3,738 (+4.8%)

$43,000 + $125,800

$168,800

2021

$3,568 (−3.6%)

$43,000 + $125,800

$168,800

2020

$3,702 (+9.4%)

$43,000 + $125,800

$168,800

2019

$3,384 (+1.2%)

$38,300 + $113,300

$151,600

2018

$3,344 (+11.7%)

$38,300 + $113,300

$151,600

2017

$2,994 (+13.7%)

$33,400 + $101,000

$134,400

2016

$2,634 (−4.1%)

$29,100 + $90,100

$119,200

2013

$2,748

$25,900 + $81,900

$107,800

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

58 ft.

Lot depth

297 ft.

Lot size

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,188

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10007063000000

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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.395
Lot Size Acres: 0.395
Lot Size Dimensions: 58X297
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B

Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,074

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10007063000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Windsor Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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Des Moines, IA • 50311

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Estimated sale price

$235,000 – $284,000

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Home values near 1334 Merle Hay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1329 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1265 Sq. Ft.	$269,065
1346 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$223,539

Address	Redfin Estimate
1338 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1476 Sq. Ft.	$227,005
1321 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1265 Sq. Ft.	$229,036

Address	Redfin Estimate
1341 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1458 Sq. Ft.	$222,254
1360 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$232,448

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