OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2018 for $180K

$276,017

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,408/mo

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1,444

sq ft

1403 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311

About this home

This brick 1.5 story home is sure to impress from its hardwood floors and trim to the high-end updates to the Kitchen, main floor bath and Master Suite! With over $45,000 in upgrades this is not a “flip” home this home was updated with love & care for the owner’s pleasure! Main level: 2 nice sized bedrooms, large living, dining, beautiful rich full bath with jacuzzi tub and let’s not forget the fabulous kitchen with tile flooring, new cabinets and granite counter tops. Move upstirs to the huge third bedroom with a half bath of its own and a large closet. In the finished lower level, approx. 550 sq. ft. per seller, you will find great storage, a second large family area and a beautiful master suite with a large walk in closet and ¾ bath with a huge glass shower you won’t believe! Out back is a large deck and a fenced in yard for your enjoyment! Don’t miss this one!

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

6,600 sq ftLot Size

$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Ronald Short • Iowa Realty Jordan Creek

Bought with Amanda Frank • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

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•Source:DMMLS #550452

Redfin Estimate

$276,017

$96K since sold in January 2018$0 since July

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This home's estimate is 9.8% higher than the average sale price ($251K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$396,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,444 sq ft
1109 Cummins Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$225,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,114 sq ft
1521 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$228,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,290 sq ft
1713 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
1439 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
$274,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,249 sq ft
1439 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$215,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft
1418 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$170,100
F
3 beds2 baths1,242 sq ft
1314 57th St, 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

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24 MoM

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1350 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Sale history for 1403 Merle Hay Rd

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #550452

Jan 19, 2018

Sold

$180,000

$125/sq ft

Oct 31, 2017

Listed

$184,900

$128/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 9, 2011

Sold

$114,500

$79/sq ft

DMMLS #378015

Dec 8, 2011

Sold

$114,450

$79/sq ft

Jan 10, 2011

Listed

$117,000

$81/sq ft

Check out new paint and cute beadboard in the Kitchen! Darling, updated 1.5 story! Hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, updated windows, newer deck, fenced yard, new roof! 1 car attached garage. 2 bedrooms on main level, and huge attic master with 1/2 bath and nice closet space. Fun rec room with bar in lower level. Prime location, on bus line and near St. Theresa's. Corner lot allows for extra guest parking on Side Street.

DMMLS #298245

Mar 16, 2007

Sold

$139,000

$96/sq ft

Jan 16, 2007

Listed

$145,000

$100/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,496 (+2.1%)

$38,600 + $222,100

$260,700

2024

$4,402

$34,000 + $200,200

$234,200

2023

$4,400 (−2.3%)

$34,000 + $200,200

$234,200

2022

$4,504 (+6.0%)

$30,700 + $170,800

$201,500

2021

$4,248 (−3.6%)

$30,700 + $170,800

$201,500

2020

$4,408 (+15.1%)

$30,700 + $170,800

$201,500

2019

$3,830 (+1.2%)

$27,300 + $151,500

$178,800

2018

$3,786 (+11.4%)

$27,300 + $151,500

$178,800

2017

$3,400 (+5.9%)

$23,900 + $127,100

$151,000

2016

$3,210 (−10.3%)

$20,800 + $113,400

$134,200

2013

$3,578

$19,600 + $109,900

$129,500

Tax history for 1403 Merle Hay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,496 (+2.1%)

$38,600 + $222,100

$260,700

2024

$4,402

$34,000 + $200,200

$234,200

2023

$4,400 (−2.3%)

$34,000 + $200,200

$234,200

2022

$4,504 (+6.0%)

$30,700 + $170,800

$201,500

2021

$4,248 (−3.6%)

$30,700 + $170,800

$201,500

2020

$4,408 (+15.1%)

$30,700 + $170,800

$201,500

2019

$3,830 (+1.2%)

$27,300 + $151,500

$178,800

2018

$3,786 (+11.4%)

$27,300 + $151,500

$178,800

2017

$3,400 (+5.9%)

$23,900 + $127,100

$151,000

2016

$3,210 (−10.3%)

$20,800 + $113,400

$134,200

2013

$3,578

$19,600 + $109,900

$129,500

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

66 ft.

Lot depth

100 ft.

Lot size

6,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,444

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10011973000000

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: 2

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

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

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

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Window Treatments

Exterior

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

Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.152
Lot Size Acres: 0.152
Lot Size Dimensions: 66X100
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60

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

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,400
Tax Year: 2016

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: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,444
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10011973000000

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 • 1.5mi

7/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

$263,000 – $318,000

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Home values near 1403 Merle Hay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1419 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1245 Sq. Ft.	$248,570
1411 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1363 Sq. Ft.	$227,184

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
1346 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$223,539
1342 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1439 Sq. Ft.	$248,693

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