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Off Market May 2019 for $172K

$267,555

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,309/mo

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1,986

sq ft

1614 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

7,200 sq ftLot Size

$135Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Alex Thawng • Iowa Realty Valley West

Bought with Gilbert Gonzales • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

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•Source:DMMLS #579619

Redfin Estimate

$267,555

$96K since sold in May 2019$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 5.4% higher than the average sale price ($254K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 28, 2026
$259,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,405 sq ft
1715 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
SOLD JAN 28, 2026
$293,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,538 sq ft
6101 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
1439 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
$274,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,249 sq ft
1439 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$216,500
D
3 beds2 baths959 sq ft
1808 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$215,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft
1418 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD AUG 22, 2025
$264,900
F
3 beds3 baths1,732 sq ft
1808 60th St, Des Moines, IA 50322

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.8%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$240K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

185

29 MoM

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NEW 33 HRS AGO
$187,000
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2513 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
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Sale history for 1614 Merle Hay Rd

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #579619

May 28, 2019

Sold

$172,000

$87/sq ft

Apr 18, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 12, 2019

Price Changed

$174,900

$88/sq ft

Apr 8, 2019

Listed

$180,000

$91/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 28, 2017

Sold

$159,000

$80/sq ft

DMMLS #535257

Aug 25, 2017

Sold

$159,900

$81/sq ft

Mar 15, 2017

Listed

$160,000

$81/sq ft

+11

Large 1 1/2 story home that has been totally remodeled. With over 2,600 of finishing square footage this home features: brand new kitchen with granite counter tops and all stainless steel appliances included, refinished hardwood floors, two living room areas on the main floor, three total new bathrooms, three bedrooms with a fourth non-conforming bedroom in the lower level, third living room area in the lower level as well, new roof, new sewer to street, and a one car garage.

DMMLS #521354

Feb 12, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jul 9, 2016

Listed

$166,000

$84/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 16, 2016

Sold

$75,000

$38/sq ft

DMMLS #509388

Mar 15, 2016

Sold

$74,995

$38/sq ft

Dec 22, 2015

Listed

$74,995

$38/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,420 (+2.0%)

$39,900 + $205,900

$245,800

2024

$4,332 (−1.7%)

$35,200 + $185,000

$220,200

2023

$4,408 (+0.8%)

$35,200 + $185,000

$220,200

2022

$4,374 (+4.6%)

$31,700 + $155,300

$187,000

2021

$4,182 (−13.6%)

$31,700 + $155,300

$187,000

2020

$4,840 (+13.6%)

$31,700 + $155,300

$187,000

2019

$4,260 (−4.1%)

$28,200 + $139,400

$167,600

2018

$4,442 (+30.3%)

$28,200 + $158,500

$186,700

2017

$3,410 (+18.2%)

$24,700 + $142,300

$167,000

2016

$2,886 (−4.4%)

$21,500 + $104,600

$126,100

2013

$3,020

$19,600 + $97,700

$117,300

Tax history for 1614 Merle Hay Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,420 (+2.0%)

$39,900 + $205,900

$245,800

2024

$4,332 (−1.7%)

$35,200 + $185,000

$220,200

2023

$4,408 (+0.8%)

$35,200 + $185,000

$220,200

2022

$4,374 (+4.6%)

$31,700 + $155,300

$187,000

2021

$4,182 (−13.6%)

$31,700 + $155,300

$187,000

2020

$4,840 (+13.6%)

$31,700 + $155,300

$187,000

2019

$4,260 (−4.1%)

$28,200 + $139,400

$167,600

2018

$4,442 (+30.3%)

$28,200 + $158,500

$186,700

2017

$3,410 (+18.2%)

$24,700 + $142,300

$167,000

2016

$2,886 (−4.4%)

$21,500 + $104,600

$126,100

2013

$3,020

$19,600 + $97,700

$117,300

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

60 ft.

Lot depth

120 ft.

Lot size

7,200 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1954

Sq. Ft.

1,918

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10004862000000

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
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Exterior

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

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.165
Lot Size Acres: 0.165
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X120
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 650
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,083

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Gas

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,918
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Polk County
APN: 10004862000000

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 • 1.8mi

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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$255,000 – $308,000

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Home values near 1614 Merle Hay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1708 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 940 Sq. Ft.	$204,303
1617 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 651 Sq. Ft.	$182,070

Address	Redfin Estimate
1703 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 651 Sq. Ft.	$165,557
1613 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 651 Sq. Ft.	$189,599

Address	Redfin Estimate
1610 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 940 Sq. Ft.	$192,921
1715 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 651 Sq. Ft.	$178,828

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