Welcome home to this 1.5 story where many of the BIG updates of home ownership have been handled for you! With a new roof, new HVAC system, newer double paned vinyl windows, fresh exterior paint, and radon mitigation; all that is left are any cosmetic touches to make this house YOUR home. The main floor offers lots of natural light, hardwood floors, dining room, two bedrooms, full bathroom and kitchen. Upstairs you'll find the third bedroom with a second full bathroom. One detached garage, along with a carport and fully fenced yard. Interstate-235 nearly one mile away allows for convenience wherever your commute or travels may take you.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$200Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gabby Fisher• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Listed by Rochelle Burnett• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Enjoy the warmer weather ahead relaxing on the front porch of this cute 1.5 story. The natural light pours into all rooms of this clean move in ready home. On the main floor you have a spacious living room, open to the dining room that is centerally located, a quaint galley kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The upstairs serves as a nice and bright master with its own bathroom. The original charm is here with subtle updates. Hardwood floors throughout, arched doorways, granite countertops and backsplash in the kitchen, all new vinyl windows. The garage with carport checks the final box on your new home wish list! Convenience makes living easy. . only a short drive to just about anything in the metro via 235 to take you downtown or to the burbs.
Public Records
Jun 29, 2016
Sold
$138,000
$111/sq ft
DMMLS #514977
Jun 28, 2016
Sold
$137,900
$111/sq ft
Apr 11, 2016
Listed
$137,900
$111/sq ft
+15
Beautiful updates will surely impress as you enter into this 3 bed, 2 bath home conveniently located in the heart of Des Moines. It's all about the details! Enter through the front door, with it’s gorgeous stained glass window, into the spacious living room with well cared for wood floors and fresh paint. Through an arched entrance, you will find the dining room with room for a large table to entertain. Continue on to the spectacular, bright and airy kitchen which has been recently remodeled! New backsplash, granite countertops, sink, and appliances that stay! 2 large bedrooms with ample closet space, and an updated bathroom round out the main floor. Prepare to be impressed with the large master suite that awaits on the 2nd floor. Wood floors, freshly painted walls, and plenty of sunlight, truly make this a retreat at the end of your day. Basement is large and has plenty of room for storage or future finish. Outside, is a garage plus a carport! Don’t wait! Call for a showing today!
DMMLS #420733
Sep 25, 2013
Sold
$89,500
$72/sq ft
Jul 1, 2013
Listed
$97,500
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,978 (+2.0%)
$38,600 + $182,500
$221,100
2024
$3,900 (−3.0%)
$34,000 + $164,200
$198,200
2023
$4,020 (+0.8%)
$34,000 + $164,200
$198,200
2022
$3,990 (+4.5%)
$30,700 + $139,900
$170,600
2021
$3,820 (−3.8%)
$30,700 + $139,900
$170,600
2020
$3,970 (+23.0%)
$30,700 + $139,900
$170,600
2019
$3,228 (+1.2%)
$27,300 + $125,800
$153,100
2018
$3,190 (+10.2%)
$27,300 + $125,800
$153,100
2017
$2,896 (+1.2%)
$23,900 + $104,700
$128,600
2016
$2,862 (+7.6%)
$20,800 + $86,300
$107,100
2013
$2,660
$19,600 + $88,100
$107,700
Tax history for 1419 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,978 (+2.0%)
$38,600 + $182,500
$221,100
2024
$3,900 (−3.0%)
$34,000 + $164,200
$198,200
2023
$4,020 (+0.8%)
$34,000 + $164,200
$198,200
2022
$3,990 (+4.5%)
$30,700 + $139,900
$170,600
2021
$3,820 (−3.8%)
$30,700 + $139,900
$170,600
2020
$3,970 (+23.0%)
$30,700 + $139,900
$170,600
2019
$3,228 (+1.2%)
$27,300 + $125,800
$153,100
2018
$3,190 (+10.2%)
$27,300 + $125,800
$153,100
2017
$2,896 (+1.2%)
$23,900 + $104,700
$128,600
2016
$2,862 (+7.6%)
$20,800 + $86,300
$107,100
2013
$2,660
$19,600 + $88,100
$107,700
*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.
1,245
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10011969000000
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.
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.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carport
Parking
Features: Carport, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage