1552 Merle Hay Rd is a 1,590 square foot multi-family home on a 10,080 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $282,757.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
10,080 sq ftLot Size
$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$282,757
$3,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.8% lower than the average sale price ($288K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,242 (+2.1%)
$48,400 + $243,200
$291,600
2024
$5,136 (−3.7%)
$42,700 + $218,400
$261,100
2023
$5,336 (+0.8%)
$42,700 + $218,400
$261,100
2022
$5,296 (+4.6%)
$38,500 + $187,900
$226,400
2021
$5,064 (−3.7%)
$38,500 + $187,900
$226,400
2020
$5,260 (+8.0%)
$38,500 + $187,900
$226,400
2019
$4,870 (+1.0%)
$34,300 + $168,600
$202,900
2018
$4,820 (+11.1%)
$34,300 + $168,600
$202,900
2017
$4,338 (+11.0%)
$30,000 + $151,200
$181,200
2016
$3,908 (−2.6%)
$26,100 + $134,300
$160,400
2013
$4,014
$23,700 + $123,400
$147,100
Tax history for 1552 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,242 (+2.1%)
$48,400 + $243,200
$291,600
2024
$5,136 (−3.7%)
$42,700 + $218,400
$261,100
2023
$5,336 (+0.8%)
$42,700 + $218,400
$261,100
2022
$5,296 (+4.6%)
$38,500 + $187,900
$226,400
2021
$5,064 (−3.7%)
$38,500 + $187,900
$226,400
2020
$5,260 (+8.0%)
$38,500 + $187,900
$226,400
2019
$4,870 (+1.0%)
$34,300 + $168,600
$202,900
2018
$4,820 (+11.1%)
$34,300 + $168,600
$202,900
2017
$4,338 (+11.0%)
$30,000 + $151,200
$181,200
2016
$3,908 (−2.6%)
$26,100 + $134,300
$160,400
2013
$4,014
$23,700 + $123,400
$147,100
*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
Jun 25, 2024 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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: 1,437
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FRANKLIN PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,590
Building Sq. Ft: 2,227
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 19 FRANKLIN PARK
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,080
Legal Lot Number: 19
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.231
Depth Footage: 168
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,590
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,080 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10004866000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$269,000 – $326,000
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