Great opportunity for both homeowners or investors alike. This 4 bedroom brick 1 1/2 story or multi-family rental is located just north of University Ave. The home has a walkout basement and sits on an extra deep lot. For many years this property has been a rental. Current rental license is in place. Good primary residence or smart investment.
Merle Hay, located between I-235 and I-80/35, is a commercial and residential Des Moines neighborhood with a mall corridor and mid-century subdivisions. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Merle Hay Road and Douglas Avenue, where big-box storefronts, local eateries, and steady traffic set a pragmatic, on-the-go tone. Ranch houses and split-levels sit on curving streets, with pockets of apartments near the main arterials. Merle Hay Mall remains the defining landmark, shaping the area’s retail-first geography. The Des Moines Buccaneers at Buccaneer Arena add a loud, local sports ritual to the week. Sidewalks and multi-use paths link to nearby green space for a break from the corridor pace.
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Market insights
1350 Merle Hay Rd · $202,000
DAYS ON MARKET
54 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$202,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,350. (56% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Unfinished basement with walk-out access
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove
Flooring
Carpet, hardwood, vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central air
Electric, forced-air, and natural gas heating
Construction
Brick and frame construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Electricity and solar
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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
Sep 28, 2018 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
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.
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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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50311
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1350 Merle Hay Rd
$201,464
$536 under list price of $202K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $190K to $265K.