We have a small gem sitting on Des Moines Northwest side. Come take a look at this 3 bed 1.5 bath home! Outside the back door you have an oversized 2 car garage with a nice privacy fence!!! Very very nice home great location, perfect for the first time buyer or someone looking to down size. Cheaper than rent, you can own this nice home in 45 days or less!
Everything new: siding, windows, roof. Giant 2 1/2 car garage, new carpet, paint, fixtures. This is one you must see inside!
Public Records
Oct 3, 2007
Sold
$129,900
$138/sq ft
DMMLS #286413
Sep 13, 2006
Sold
$80,000
$85/sq ft
Jul 10, 2006
Listed
$82,900
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,270 (+2.1%)
$40,200 + $142,000
$182,200
2024
$3,204 (−4.4%)
$35,400 + $127,500
$162,900
2023
$3,352 (+0.8%)
$35,400 + $127,500
$162,900
2022
$3,326 (+5.8%)
$32,000 + $110,200
$142,200
2021
$3,144 (−3.7%)
$32,000 + $110,200
$142,200
2020
$3,266 (+7.4%)
$32,000 + $110,200
$142,200
2019
$3,040 (+1.1%)
$28,500 + $97,500
$126,000
2018
$3,008 (+11.2%)
$28,500 + $97,500
$126,000
2017
$2,704 (+13.4%)
$24,900 + $88,200
$113,100
2016
$2,384 (−3.9%)
$21,700 + $78,300
$100,000
2013
$2,480
$19,000 + $70,700
$89,700
Tax history for 1629 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,270 (+2.1%)
$40,200 + $142,000
$182,200
2024
$3,204 (−4.4%)
$35,400 + $127,500
$162,900
2023
$3,352 (+0.8%)
$35,400 + $127,500
$162,900
2022
$3,326 (+5.8%)
$32,000 + $110,200
$142,200
2021
$3,144 (−3.7%)
$32,000 + $110,200
$142,200
2020
$3,266 (+7.4%)
$32,000 + $110,200
$142,200
2019
$3,040 (+1.1%)
$28,500 + $97,500
$126,000
2018
$3,008 (+11.2%)
$28,500 + $97,500
$126,000
2017
$2,704 (+13.4%)
$24,900 + $88,200
$113,100
2016
$2,384 (−3.9%)
$21,700 + $78,300
$100,000
2013
$2,480
$19,000 + $70,700
$89,700
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
55 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
6,875 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
939
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009736000000
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.