Completely remodeled home and still listed below assessed value! Conveniently located 2 bed ranch with two car garage. Open floor plan that features large kitchen with oak cabinets and new appliances, 2 good size bedrooms, completely remodeled bathroom. Large family room in lower level. Big deck on front and space in back for play. Newer siding and windows. See it today!
Property is HUD owned and is to be sold as-is, without repairs or warranties.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,872 (+2.0%)
$40,200 + $119,800
$160,000
2024
$2,816 (−4.9%)
$35,400 + $107,700
$143,100
2023
$2,960 (+0.7%)
$35,400 + $107,700
$143,100
2022
$2,938 (+4.6%)
$32,000 + $93,600
$125,600
2021
$2,808 (−3.7%)
$32,000 + $93,600
$125,600
2020
$2,916 (+7.8%)
$32,000 + $93,600
$125,600
2019
$2,706 (+1.0%)
$28,500 + $84,000
$112,500
2018
$2,678 (+12.2%)
$28,500 + $84,000
$112,500
2017
$2,386 (+13.4%)
$24,900 + $75,800
$100,700
2016
$2,104 (−3.9%)
$21,700 + $66,500
$88,200
2013
$2,190
$19,000 + $60,200
$79,200
Tax history for 1711 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,872 (+2.0%)
$40,200 + $119,800
$160,000
2024
$2,816 (−4.9%)
$35,400 + $107,700
$143,100
2023
$2,960 (+0.7%)
$35,400 + $107,700
$143,100
2022
$2,938 (+4.6%)
$32,000 + $93,600
$125,600
2021
$2,808 (−3.7%)
$32,000 + $93,600
$125,600
2020
$2,916 (+7.8%)
$32,000 + $93,600
$125,600
2019
$2,706 (+1.0%)
$28,500 + $84,000
$112,500
2018
$2,678 (+12.2%)
$28,500 + $84,000
$112,500
2017
$2,386 (+13.4%)
$24,900 + $75,800
$100,700
2016
$2,104 (−3.9%)
$21,700 + $66,500
$88,200
2013
$2,190
$19,000 + $60,200
$79,200
*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
55 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
6,875 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
651
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009739000000
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: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.158
Lot Size Acres: 0.158
Lot Size Dimensions: 55x125
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 325
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,948
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 651
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,875 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10009739000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
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
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$174,000 – $211,000
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