Fantastic location near Merle Hay Mall. 2 beds and 1 bath. 1 car attached garage, Fenced private back yard nicely landscaped. Large deck off slider in dining room. Newer windows. Hardwood floor. Newer furnace and central air. Lots of storage. Some finish in basement.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
7,200 sq ftLot Size
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by George Archer• RE/MAX Concepts
Contact: (515) 208-5068
Bought with Julia Mena• Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Move-in ready ranch. Upgrades include freshly painted interior, replacement windows and refinished dining room floor. Other features include an attached garage and sliders to the back deck. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing. This property is approved for HomePath Rennovation Mortgage financing.
Public Records
Nov 3, 2006
Sold
$115,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,360 (+2.0%)
$42,100 + $144,400
$186,500
2024
$3,294 (−4.9%)
$37,100 + $130,300
$167,400
2023
$3,462 (+0.8%)
$37,100 + $130,300
$167,400
2022
$3,436 (+4.3%)
$33,500 + $113,400
$146,900
2021
$3,294 (−3.7%)
$33,500 + $113,400
$146,900
2020
$3,422 (+8.6%)
$33,500 + $113,400
$146,900
2019
$3,152 (+1.0%)
$29,800 + $102,200
$132,000
2018
$3,120 (+10.8%)
$29,800 + $102,200
$132,000
2017
$2,816 (+22.4%)
$26,100 + $91,200
$117,300
2016
$2,300 (−4.2%)
$22,700 + $81,400
$104,100
2013
$2,402
$20,700 + $74,600
$95,300
Tax history for 1708 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,360 (+2.0%)
$42,100 + $144,400
$186,500
2024
$3,294 (−4.9%)
$37,100 + $130,300
$167,400
2023
$3,462 (+0.8%)
$37,100 + $130,300
$167,400
2022
$3,436 (+4.3%)
$33,500 + $113,400
$146,900
2021
$3,294 (−3.7%)
$33,500 + $113,400
$146,900
2020
$3,422 (+8.6%)
$33,500 + $113,400
$146,900
2019
$3,152 (+1.0%)
$29,800 + $102,200
$132,000
2018
$3,120 (+10.8%)
$29,800 + $102,200
$132,000
2017
$2,816 (+22.4%)
$26,100 + $91,200
$117,300
2016
$2,300 (−4.2%)
$22,700 + $81,400
$104,100
2013
$2,402
$20,700 + $74,600
$95,300
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
7,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
940
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10004858000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Asbestos
Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.165
Lot Size Acres: 0.165
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X120
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N2B
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,462
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.: 940
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10004858000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 11, 2026
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Windsor Elementary School
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Merrill Middle School
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Roosevelt High School
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