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Off Market Apr 2024 for $210K

$224,917

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,661/mo

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944

sq ft

1544 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311

About this home

Introducing a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with a finished basement, ideally located for convenience! Step into the welcoming living space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen boasts modern appliances as well as a pantry and nice sized dining area. Also on the main floor, two spacious bedrooms provide peaceful retreats, and the full bathroom offers plenty of space and storage. Down to the finished basement you’ll find extra living and storage space to suit your needs. Outside, the fully fenced backyard invites you to unwind and enjoy outdoor gatherings. Some additional highlights include a newer roof (2021), water heater (2018), and fully replaced sewer line. Situated close to shops, restaurants, parks, and more- this home offers the best of Des Moines living with urban amenities at your fingertips. Don't miss the opportunity to make this delightful home yours—schedule a showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

9,000 sq ftLot Size

$238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Emma Stern • LPT Realty, LLC

Contact: (515) 218-5757

Bought with Jason Mickelson • Century 21 Signature Real Esta

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #689573

Redfin Estimate

$224,917

$15K since sold in April 2024$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 12.5% higher than the average sale price ($200K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$190,000
A
2 beds1 bath720 sq ft
1513 62nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$205,000
B
2 beds1 bath883 sq ft
1409 63rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$189,900
C
2 beds1 bath744 sq ft
5821 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$220,000
D
2 beds1 bath981 sq ft
2204 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$215,000
E
3 beds1 bath864 sq ft
1232 60th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$179,999
F
2 beds1 bath779 sq ft
1439 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

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$1,176/mo

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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

Recently sold homes

24 MoM

New listings for sale

$399,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,366 sq ft
1617 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$137,000
2 beds1 bath766 sq ft
1538 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$299,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
3908 Maquoketa Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311
$185,000
2 beds1.5 baths866 sq ft
1444 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$145,000
3 beds2 baths1,527 sq ft
1144 35th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$290,000
3 beds2 baths1,236 sq ft
1035 58th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
$152,500
3 beds1 bath879 sq ft
2736 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
$247,000
4 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
1350 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
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Sale history for 1544 Merle Hay Rd

Date

Event

Price

CIBOR #64049

Apr 9, 2024

Sold

$210,000

$222/sq ft

Apr 5, 2024

Pending

—

Feb 21, 2024

Listed

$215,000

$228/sq ft

+27

Introducing a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with a finished basement, ideally located for convenience! Step into the welcoming living space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen boasts modern appliances as well as a pantry and nice sized dining area. Also on the main floor, two spacious bedrooms provide peaceful retreats, and the full bathroom offers plenty of space and storage. Down to the finished basement you'll find extra living and storage space to suit your needs. Outside, the fully fenced backyard invites you to unwind and enjoy outdoor gatherings. Some additional highlights include a newer roof (2021), water heater (2018), and fully replaced sewer line. Situated close to shops, restaurants, parks, and more- this home offers the best of Des Moines living with urban amenities at your fingertips. Don't miss the opportunity to make this delightful home yours—schedule a showing today!

DMMLS #689573

Apr 9, 2024

Sold

$210,000

$222/sq ft

Feb 29, 2024

Pending

—

Feb 20, 2024

Listed

$215,000

$228/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 8, 2020

Sold

$250,000

$265/sq ft

DMMLS #612533

Sep 28, 2020

Sold

$176,000

$186/sq ft

Sep 1, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 21, 2020

Listed

$175,000

$185/sq ft

+15

Come Check out this Charming 2 bd 1 bth home in the Beaverdale Community. Extremely well taken care of home with tons of features. New furnace and A/c in 2019. Bath and Kitchen fully updated. New gutters and exterior paint. New basement carpet last year. New section of the driveway including replacing orangeburg piping with all new all cast iron sewer lines. Fully fenced wooded privacy with a very large backyard. All new paint on the front and rear deck. Partial finish in the basement allows this home to be fully utilized for the space available. This home is ready for its next family. Wont last long. .. . Schedule your showings today!

Public Records

May 9, 2014

Sold

$90,500

$96/sq ft

DMMLS #416814

May 8, 2014

Sold

$90,123

$95/sq ft

Apr 30, 2013

Listed

$92,500

$98/sq ft

DMMLS #401626

Oct 11, 2012

Listing Removed

—

May 22, 2012

Listed

$99,000

$105/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,630 (+2.1%)

$47,600 + $154,700

$202,300

2024

$3,556 (−5.5%)

$41,900 + $138,900

$180,800

2023

$3,764 (+0.7%)

$41,900 + $138,900

$180,800

2022

$3,736 (+11.4%)

$37,800 + $121,900

$159,700

2021

$3,354 (−3.6%)

$37,800 + $121,900

$159,700

2020

$3,478 (+10.1%)

$37,800 + $121,900

$159,700

2019

$3,158 (+1.2%)

$33,700 + $109,300

$143,000

2018

$3,120 (+12.1%)

$33,700 + $109,300

$143,000

2017

$2,782 (+0.6%)

$29,400 + $96,600

$126,000

2016

$2,766 (+4.5%)

$25,700 + $85,700

$111,400

2013

$2,646

$23,500 + $80,600

$104,100

Tax history for 1544 Merle Hay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,630 (+2.1%)

$47,600 + $154,700

$202,300

2024

$3,556 (−5.5%)

$41,900 + $138,900

$180,800

2023

$3,764 (+0.7%)

$41,900 + $138,900

$180,800

2022

$3,736 (+11.4%)

$37,800 + $121,900

$159,700

2021

$3,354 (−3.6%)

$37,800 + $121,900

$159,700

2020

$3,478 (+10.1%)

$37,800 + $121,900

$159,700

2019

$3,158 (+1.2%)

$33,700 + $109,300

$143,000

2018

$3,120 (+12.1%)

$33,700 + $109,300

$143,000

2017

$2,782 (+0.6%)

$29,400 + $96,600

$126,000

2016

$2,766 (+4.5%)

$25,700 + $85,700

$111,400

2013

$2,646

$23,500 + $80,600

$104,100

*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

Stories

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

150 ft.

Lot size

9,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

944

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10003560000000

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

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

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

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Other Features: Dining Area

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.207
Lot Size Acres: 0.207
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X150
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: N3B

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 400
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,613.35

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: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 944
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10003560000000

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 • 1.7mi

7/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

$214,000 – $259,000

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Home values near 1544 Merle Hay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1548 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 866 Sq. Ft.	$230,393
1529 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$246,910

Address	Redfin Estimate
1528 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$200,161
1521 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1114 Sq. Ft.	$257,931

Address	Redfin Estimate
1520 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$245,922
1613 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 651 Sq. Ft.	$189,599

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