1439 Merle Hay Rd is a 1,596 square foot house on a 9,900 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 14, 2011 for $113,500. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $265,493.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
9,900 sq ftLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$265,493
$152K since sold in September 2011$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 9.4% higher than the average sale price ($243K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Nov 16, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Oct 18, 2023 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Gas
Plumbing
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,164
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,596
Building Sq. Ft: 2,426
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: S 25F LOT 187 & ALL LOT 188 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,900
Legal Lot Number: 187
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.227
Depth Footage: 132
Front Footage: 75
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,596
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Polk County
APN: 10011964000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$253,000 – $306,000
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