Charming 3-bedroom raised ranch in a beautiful, tree-lined neighborhood! This cozy home features a bright living area, a functional kitchen, and a peaceful backyard. The massive detached 2-car garage offers ample storage and will make all those projects a breeze! Don't miss out—schedule a showing today!
New, new, new everything has been updated in this awesome 3 bedroom ranch. Enjoy dinner with friends and family in the huge eat-in kitchen with ceramic tile. You rarely find such a spacious and usable kitchen in a home of this price range. Large master bedroom with direct access to bathroom. The living room features beautifully refinished hardwood floors and the bedrooms have new carpet, trim, and paint. All the windows in the home are high efficiency vinyl windows to help keep your heating bills to a minimum this winter. Backyard features a privacy fence and a nice deck. All these features and a two car garage make this home a must see.
Public Records
Aug 16, 2010
Sold
$56,500
$52/sq ft
DMMLS #359810
Aug 11, 2010
Sold
$56,111
$52/sq ft
Apr 20, 2010
Listed
$49,900
$46/sq ft
Real potential, good sq ft. Newer large oak kitchen, large MBRM. 2 det. garage (heated). Assessed @ $118,800. GREAT BUY!
Public Records
Feb 9, 2006
Sold
$143,000
$132/sq ft
DMMLS #262309
Jun 28, 2005
Listed
$84,900
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,520 (+2.1%)
$41,800 + $154,100
$195,900
2024
$3,448 (−4.4%)
$36,900 + $138,400
$175,300
2023
$3,608 (+0.8%)
$36,900 + $138,400
$175,300
2022
$3,580 (+5.7%)
$33,300 + $119,800
$153,100
2021
$3,386 (−3.8%)
$33,300 + $119,800
$153,100
2020
$3,518 (+7.6%)
$33,300 + $119,800
$153,100
2019
$3,270 (+1.0%)
$29,600 + $106,100
$135,700
2018
$3,238 (+11.2%)
$29,600 + $106,100
$135,700
2017
$2,912 (+13.3%)
$25,900 + $95,800
$121,700
2016
$2,570 (−3.9%)
$22,600 + $85,100
$107,700
2013
$2,674
$19,800 + $76,900
$96,700
Tax history for 1729 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,520 (+2.1%)
$41,800 + $154,100
$195,900
2024
$3,448 (−4.4%)
$36,900 + $138,400
$175,300
2023
$3,608 (+0.8%)
$36,900 + $138,400
$175,300
2022
$3,580 (+5.7%)
$33,300 + $119,800
$153,100
2021
$3,386 (−3.8%)
$33,300 + $119,800
$153,100
2020
$3,518 (+7.6%)
$33,300 + $119,800
$153,100
2019
$3,270 (+1.0%)
$29,600 + $106,100
$135,700
2018
$3,238 (+11.2%)
$29,600 + $106,100
$135,700
2017
$2,912 (+13.3%)
$25,900 + $95,800
$121,700
2016
$2,570 (−3.9%)
$22,600 + $85,100
$107,700
2013
$2,674
$19,800 + $76,900
$96,700
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
55 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
7,150 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
1,085
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009743000000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Aug 1, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Oct 30, 2017 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
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.
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: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.164
Lot Size Acres: 0.164
Lot Size Dimensions: 55X130
Zoning: N3B
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 325
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,448.51
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: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,085
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,150 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Polk County
APN: 10009743000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Windsor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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Climate risks
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
$229,000 – $278,000
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