SHORT SALE. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN A WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD. Basement is dry and has an unconventional bedroom with a closet and a 3/4 bath. Kitchen and a full bath on 1st level have been updated. Dining room has a sliding glass door leading to the deck with hot tub and room to BBQ. Entire house has had NEW electrical wiring updated and a new sub panel installed. Garage has side door to the yard and a NEW electric garage door opener. Priced $19K under what owner bought house for in 2005. Fenced in backyard with 2 car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
7,200 sq ftLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Zineta Imamovic• Realty ONE Group Impact
Source:DMMLS #334741
Redfin Estimate
$241,646
$34K since sold in May 2025$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 5.8% higher than the average sale price ($228K) of 6 comparable homes.
Talk about cute!! This 2 bedroom with a third non-conforming bedroom is perfect for the first time buyer or empty nester! Kitchen all remodeled with new cabinets and flooring and tile work. Improvements include new windows, redone hardwood floors, furnace & air in 2009, new copper plumbing in 2011, electrical redone in 2005 with new panel. Remodeled bath room too! Sliders lead out to a spacious deck. Garage was built in 1999. Finish in lower level includes non-conforming bedroom & more!
DMMLS #334741
Aug 21, 2009
Sold
$85,000
$90/sq ft
Aug 30, 2008
Listed
$89,888
$96/sq ft
SHORT SALE. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN A WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD. Basement is dry and has an unconventional bedroom with a closet and a 3/4 bath. Kitchen and a full bath on 1st level have been updated. Dining room has a sliding glass door leading to the deck with hot tub and room to BBQ. Entire house has had NEW electrical wiring updated and a new sub panel installed. Garage has side door to the yard and a NEW electric garage door opener. Priced $19K under what owner bought house for in 2005. Fenced in backyard with 2 car garage.
Public Records
Sep 12, 2005
Sold
$117,500
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,210 (+2.2%)
$42,100 + $147,300
$189,400
2024
$3,140 (−3.9%)
$37,100 + $133,000
$170,100
2023
$3,268 (+0.9%)
$37,100 + $133,000
$170,100
2022
$3,240 (+4.7%)
$33,500 + $114,000
$147,500
2021
$3,094 (−3.6%)
$33,500 + $114,000
$147,500
2020
$3,210 (+9.1%)
$33,500 + $114,000
$147,500
2019
$2,942 (+1.2%)
$29,800 + $102,800
$132,600
2018
$2,908 (+11.7%)
$29,800 + $102,800
$132,600
2017
$2,604 (+12.1%)
$26,100 + $91,900
$118,000
2016
$2,322 (−4.3%)
$22,700 + $82,100
$104,800
2013
$2,426
$20,700 + $75,400
$96,100
Tax history for 1700 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,210 (+2.2%)
$42,100 + $147,300
$189,400
2024
$3,140 (−3.9%)
$37,100 + $133,000
$170,100
2023
$3,268 (+0.9%)
$37,100 + $133,000
$170,100
2022
$3,240 (+4.7%)
$33,500 + $114,000
$147,500
2021
$3,094 (−3.6%)
$33,500 + $114,000
$147,500
2020
$3,210 (+9.1%)
$33,500 + $114,000
$147,500
2019
$2,942 (+1.2%)
$29,800 + $102,800
$132,600
2018
$2,908 (+11.7%)
$29,800 + $102,800
$132,600
2017
$2,604 (+12.1%)
$26,100 + $91,900
$118,000
2016
$2,322 (−4.3%)
$22,700 + $82,100
$104,800
2013
$2,426
$20,700 + $75,400
$96,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 940
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Asbestos
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FRANKLIN PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 940
Building Sq. Ft: 1,880
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 13 FRANKLIN PARK
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,200
Legal Lot Number: 13
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.165
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 60
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 940
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10004860000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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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
$230,000 – $278,000
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