Move-in ready, 2 bed 1 bath Ranch style home, perfect starter home in Des Moines! As you walk into the house, there is a living room with hardwood floors throughout. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level next to each other and the full bathroom has tiled surround shower. The spacious kitchen comes with all appliances. Back door leading out to the deck with plenty of sunlight in the kitchen in the morning. Laundry in the basement, and the washer and dryer come with the house. There is a bench in the basement for your projects! There is a non-conforming third bedroom space in the basement with a closet. You will have a great amount of storage space as well. Great huge deck at the back of the house, fully fenced yard, as well as a pristine condition 2-stall garage! This home is close to gas stations, CVS, Merle Hay Mall, and fast food restaurants. Call your favorite realtor today for a private showing!
Move-in ready, 2 bed 1 bath Ranch style home, perfect starter home in Des Moines! As you walk into the house, there is a living room with hardwood floors throughout. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level next to each other and the full bathroom has tiled surround shower. The spacious kitchen comes with all appliances. Back door leading out to the deck with plenty of sunlight in the kitchen in the morning. Laundry in the basement, and the washer and dryer come with the house. There is a bench in the basement for your projects! There is a non-conforming third bedroom space in the basement with a closet. You will have a great amount of storage space as well. Great huge deck at the back of the house, fully fenced yard, as well as a pristine condition 2-stall garage! This home is close to gas stations, CVS, Merle Hay Mall, and fast food restaurants. Call your favorite realtor today for a private showing!
Public Records
Mar 3, 2021
Sold
$92,000
$141/sq ft
DMMLS #415755
Jul 26, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 2013
Listed
$84,900
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,826 (+2.0%)
$40,200 + $117,200
$157,400
2024
$2,770 (−4.2%)
$35,400 + $105,400
$140,800
2023
$2,892 (+0.8%)
$35,400 + $105,400
$140,800
2022
$2,870 (+13.5%)
$32,000 + $90,700
$122,700
2021
$2,528 (−3.5%)
$32,000 + $90,700
$122,700
2020
$2,620 (+8.3%)
$32,000 + $90,700
$122,700
2019
$2,420 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $81,400
$109,900
2018
$2,392 (+12.4%)
$28,500 + $81,400
$109,900
2017
$2,128 (+15.0%)
$24,900 + $73,700
$98,600
2016
$1,850 (+11.4%)
$21,700 + $65,500
$87,200
2013
$1,660
$19,000 + $59,300
$78,300
Tax history for 1715 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,826 (+2.0%)
$40,200 + $117,200
$157,400
2024
$2,770 (−4.2%)
$35,400 + $105,400
$140,800
2023
$2,892 (+0.8%)
$35,400 + $105,400
$140,800
2022
$2,870 (+13.5%)
$32,000 + $90,700
$122,700
2021
$2,528 (−3.5%)
$32,000 + $90,700
$122,700
2020
$2,620 (+8.3%)
$32,000 + $90,700
$122,700
2019
$2,420 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $81,400
$109,900
2018
$2,392 (+12.4%)
$28,500 + $81,400
$109,900
2017
$2,128 (+15.0%)
$24,900 + $73,700
$98,600
2016
$1,850 (+11.4%)
$21,700 + $65,500
$87,200
2013
$1,660
$19,000 + $59,300
$78,300
*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
Permits
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
10009740000000
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
Nov 25, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Nov 12, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
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.