Affordable two bedroom. New exterior paint and newer mechanicals, hardwood flooring under the carpet. Large fenced yard. Well maintained home. All you need to do is move in. Close to shopping, bus line and schools.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,404 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $118,200
$165,900
2024
$2,352 (−7.6%)
$42,000 + $88,000
$130,000
2023
$2,546 (+0.9%)
$42,000 + $88,000
$130,000
2022
$2,524 (−3.3%)
$37,900 + $79,000
$116,900
2021
$2,610 (−3.8%)
$37,900 + $79,000
$116,900
2020
$2,712 (+8.0%)
$37,900 + $79,000
$116,900
2019
$2,512 (+1.0%)
$33,800 + $70,800
$104,600
2018
$2,488 (+12.8%)
$33,800 + $70,800
$104,600
2017
$2,206 (+13.6%)
$29,500 + $64,000
$93,500
2016
$1,942 (+8.4%)
$25,700 + $55,900
$81,600
2013
$1,792
$22,600 + $50,500
$73,100
Tax history for 1617 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,404 (+2.2%)
$47,700 + $118,200
$165,900
2024
$2,352 (−7.6%)
$42,000 + $88,000
$130,000
2023
$2,546 (+0.9%)
$42,000 + $88,000
$130,000
2022
$2,524 (−3.3%)
$37,900 + $79,000
$116,900
2021
$2,610 (−3.8%)
$37,900 + $79,000
$116,900
2020
$2,712 (+8.0%)
$37,900 + $79,000
$116,900
2019
$2,512 (+1.0%)
$33,800 + $70,800
$104,600
2018
$2,488 (+12.8%)
$33,800 + $70,800
$104,600
2017
$2,206 (+13.6%)
$29,500 + $64,000
$93,500
2016
$1,942 (+8.4%)
$25,700 + $55,900
$81,600
2013
$1,792
$22,600 + $50,500
$73,100
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
55 ft.
Lot depth
167 ft.
Lot size
9,185 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
651
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009733000000
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 25, 2024 • Final
Electrical (residential) - other
Electrical
Apr 26, 2024 • Final
Residential other building
New construction
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
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Metal Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fully Fenced, Storage
Other Structures: Storage
Fencing: Full
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.211
Lot Size Acres: 0.211
Lot Size Dimensions: 55X167
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,777
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.: 651
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,185 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009733000000
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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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
$173,000 – $210,000
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