Very, very nice remodeled 3 bedroom with newly refinished hardwood floors and tile. New kitchen with stainless appliances, finished basement with family room, non-conforming bedroom and 1/2 bath, new paint, new kitchen door, updated electrical. Move right in. Extra parking space, fenced back yard. Everything you need at a great price in a great neighborhood. Close to schools, shopping, bus line, restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
9,900 sq ftLot Size
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Farrell• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Rafaela Johnson• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Priced way below assessed value! Charming ranch home in a great neighborhood. Priced to sell - well under assessed value. Newer siding and windows, attached garage, fenced yard, extra wide driveway for parking.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,304 (+2.0%)
$48,300 + $191,400
$239,700
2024
$4,218 (−4.9%)
$42,500 + $171,900
$214,400
2023
$4,436 (+0.8%)
$42,500 + $171,900
$214,400
2022
$4,402 (+4.6%)
$38,400 + $149,800
$188,200
2021
$4,208 (−3.7%)
$38,400 + $149,800
$188,200
2020
$4,370 (+8.1%)
$38,400 + $149,800
$188,200
2019
$4,042 (+1.0%)
$34,200 + $134,400
$168,600
2018
$4,002 (+12.6%)
$34,200 + $134,400
$168,600
2017
$3,554 (+18.9%)
$29,900 + $120,500
$150,400
2016
$2,988 (−4.3%)
$26,000 + $105,400
$131,400
2013
$3,122
$24,600 + $99,900
$124,500
Tax history for 1509 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,304 (+2.0%)
$48,300 + $191,400
$239,700
2024
$4,218 (−4.9%)
$42,500 + $171,900
$214,400
2023
$4,436 (+0.8%)
$42,500 + $171,900
$214,400
2022
$4,402 (+4.6%)
$38,400 + $149,800
$188,200
2021
$4,208 (−3.7%)
$38,400 + $149,800
$188,200
2020
$4,370 (+8.1%)
$38,400 + $149,800
$188,200
2019
$4,042 (+1.0%)
$34,200 + $134,400
$168,600
2018
$4,002 (+12.6%)
$34,200 + $134,400
$168,600
2017
$3,554 (+18.9%)
$29,900 + $120,500
$150,400
2016
$2,988 (−4.3%)
$26,000 + $105,400
$131,400
2013
$3,122
$24,600 + $99,900
$124,500
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
9,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,116
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10012082001000
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
Jul 10, 2015 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.227
Lot Size Acres: 0.227
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 X 132
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,988
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.: 1,116
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012082001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$231,000 – $280,000
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