One of the cleanest houses on the market right now. Fresh paint, trim carpet, upstairs finish, glass tile back splash in kitchen, light fixtures, doors knobs and some newer windows. Close to bus stop. Relax in your 3 season room and freshly stained deck. Enjoy your newly finished upstairs as a large master bedroom or second living space. Electric has been updated and take advantage of lower utility bills with a high efficiency furnace. Washer and dryer hook ups will accommodate gas or electric. The kitchen is very efficient with newer cabinets and light fixtures. The other plus is very low maintenance vinyl siding. Bathroom has been completely updated with new tile, mirror and faucets. Total approximate living area is 1200 sf (not reflected on assessor site)
This home in the Franklin Park area (south of Franklin on Merle Hay Rd) has been well taken care of. The original owner since 1978 has done several updates to include: new furnace and electrical in 1998. Central air added in 1999, new shingles (complete tear off) in 2000, garage and cement drive in 1992. In 1998 a wonderful 3 season porch was added. The eat in kitchen has been updated with new flooring and refaced cabinets. Several window replacements have been done also. Carefree vinyl siding has been added also. For more information about this neighborhood go to www. merlehay.org for more information, an official registered neighborhood with the city of Des moines.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,814 (+2.0%)
$42,100 + $169,400
$211,500
2024
$3,738 (−3.1%)
$37,100 + $152,900
$190,000
2023
$3,856 (+0.8%)
$37,100 + $152,900
$190,000
2022
$3,826 (+4.3%)
$33,500 + $130,100
$163,600
2021
$3,670 (−3.8%)
$33,500 + $130,100
$163,600
2020
$3,814 (+8.4%)
$33,500 + $130,100
$163,600
2019
$3,520 (+1.0%)
$29,800 + $117,300
$147,100
2018
$3,484 (+10.7%)
$29,800 + $117,300
$147,100
2017
$3,148 (+11.2%)
$26,100 + $104,900
$131,000
2016
$2,830 (−3.9%)
$22,700 + $93,700
$116,400
2013
$2,944
$20,600 + $85,900
$106,500
Tax history for 1804 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,814 (+2.0%)
$42,100 + $169,400
$211,500
2024
$3,738 (−3.1%)
$37,100 + $152,900
$190,000
2023
$3,856 (+0.8%)
$37,100 + $152,900
$190,000
2022
$3,826 (+4.3%)
$33,500 + $130,100
$163,600
2021
$3,670 (−3.8%)
$33,500 + $130,100
$163,600
2020
$3,814 (+8.4%)
$33,500 + $130,100
$163,600
2019
$3,520 (+1.0%)
$29,800 + $117,300
$147,100
2018
$3,484 (+10.7%)
$29,800 + $117,300
$147,100
2017
$3,148 (+11.2%)
$26,100 + $104,900
$131,000
2016
$2,830 (−3.9%)
$22,700 + $93,700
$116,400
2013
$2,944
$20,600 + $85,900
$106,500
*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
60 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
7,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,281
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10004854000000
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
Jan 12, 2022 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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