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Off Market Apr 2020 for $196K

$265,600

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,321/mo

•

1,265

sq ft

1337 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311

About this home

This beautiful brick restored 1.5 story home is inviting and ready to be one lucky buyers new home. With 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath and finished basement this home offers a lot of living space. Both the kitchen and bathroom have been updated with very nice granite, tile and modern touches. The gorgeous refinished hardwood floors, newer deck (front and back) add to much of the character and charm this home has to offer. Upstairs in the third bedroom there is a half bath and great natural light on coming in from both north and south side windows. There's not much more this home needs other than new buyers that will love it like the sellers do.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

6,600 sq ftLot Size

$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Annie Mitchell • RE/MAX Precision

Bought with Andrew Goodall • Goodall Properties LLC

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•Source:DMMLS #600916

Redfin Estimate

$265,600

$69K since sold in April 2020$0 since July

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This home's estimate is 19.5% higher than the average sale price ($222K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 4, 2026
1439 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
$274,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,249 sq ft
1439 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$215,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft
1418 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JAN 20, 2026
$210,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,208 sq ft
1504 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 11, 2026
$225,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,114 sq ft
1521 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$239,870
F
3 beds1 bath1,114 sq ft
1605 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$1,543/mo

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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
$222,300
4 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
1350 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Sale history for 1337 Merle Hay Rd

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #600916

Apr 16, 2020

Sold

$196,500

$155/sq ft

Mar 17, 2020

Pending

—

Mar 11, 2020

Listed

$199,000

$157/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 2019

Sold

$120,000

$95/sq ft

DMMLS #552945

Apr 3, 2018

Sold

$185,000

$146/sq ft

Jan 5, 2018

Listed

$185,000

$146/sq ft

+11

Welcome home to this classic Beaverdale Brick with all the modern touches. As you enter, you will see the beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout the first level. The living room features coved ceilings as well. The kitchen is complete with new cabinets, tiled floors, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The first floor bath features a tiled floors and shower. The master suite upstairs has refinished hardwood floors and a remodeled bath. You will love the basement finish with a bar and family room. There are new decks on the front and back, the roof & gutters are brand new, it has a 2 car garage with a new door and the mechanicals are recently upgraded. It also has a partially fenced rear yard with great landscaping and mature trees. All this and nothing to do, but move in and enjoy your new home!

DMMLS #549680

Dec 15, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Oct 16, 2017

Listed

$185,000

$146/sq ft

DMMLS #540406

Jul 17, 2017

Sold

$121,500

$96/sq ft

May 25, 2017

Listed

$129,900

$103/sq ft

DMMLS #369414

Sep 10, 2010

Sold

$110,000

$87/sq ft

Jun 21, 2010

Listed

$110,000

$87/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,160 (+2.2%)

$38,600 + $204,200

$242,800

2024

$4,070 (−3.6%)

$34,000 + $183,400

$217,400

2023

$4,224 (+0.8%)

$34,000 + $183,400

$217,400

2022

$4,190 (+4.9%)

$30,700 + $157,400

$188,100

2021

$3,996 (−3.6%)

$30,700 + $157,400

$188,100

2020

$4,146 (+19.2%)

$30,700 + $157,400

$188,100

2019

$3,478 (−5.2%)

$27,300 + $141,400

$168,700

2018

$3,668 (+10.9%)

$27,300 + $141,400

$168,700

2017

$3,306 (+8.7%)

$23,900 + $114,000

$137,900

2016

$3,042 (−3.8%)

$20,800 + $101,400

$122,200

2013

$3,162

$19,100 + $95,400

$114,500

Tax history for 1337 Merle Hay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,160 (+2.2%)

$38,600 + $204,200

$242,800

2024

$4,070 (−3.6%)

$34,000 + $183,400

$217,400

2023

$4,224 (+0.8%)

$34,000 + $183,400

$217,400

2022

$4,190 (+4.9%)

$30,700 + $157,400

$188,100

2021

$3,996 (−3.6%)

$30,700 + $157,400

$188,100

2020

$4,146 (+19.2%)

$30,700 + $157,400

$188,100

2019

$3,478 (−5.2%)

$27,300 + $141,400

$168,700

2018

$3,668 (+10.9%)

$27,300 + $141,400

$168,700

2017

$3,306 (+8.7%)

$23,900 + $114,000

$137,900

2016

$3,042 (−3.8%)

$20,800 + $101,400

$122,200

2013

$3,162

$19,100 + $95,400

$114,500

*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

1.5

Stories

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

10011933000000

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
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished

Equipment
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Security Features: Fire Alarm

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.152
Lot Size Acres: 0.152
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X132
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,386

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: 1.5
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: 10011933000000

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

$253,000 – $306,000

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Home values near 1337 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
1313 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1265 Sq. Ft.	$268,584

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