Welcome home! This 4 bed, 1 3/4 bath bungalow has a lot to offer. Vinyl siding and windows, gutter guards, new roof + a newer HVAC system will make maintenance and living very affordable. The home has been refreshed with a new coat of paint, an updated kitchen as well as an updated bathroom with new fixtures throughout. You will also find hard wood floors throughout most of the space. The basement has a 4th bedroom that would make a great guest room or home office + 3/4 bath and has a radon mitigation system installed. The back yard is fully fenced and has ample space for any outdoor enthusiast. This home is located in a very convenient location with easy access to I-235 as well as restaurants and shopping. Schedule a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
7,150 sq ftLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jarod Snover• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
This home is ready for its new owner to put the finishing touches on it. Vinyl siding and windows, gutter guards + a newer HVAC system will make maintenance and living very affordable. The home has been refreshed with a new coat of paint. There are hardwood floors in living room and 3 main floor bedrooms. The basement has a 4th bedroom that would make a great guest room or home office + 3/4 bath. This home is located in a very convenient location with easy access to I-235 as well as restaurants and shopping. NFC Financing area where a buyer may qualify for up to $10,000 in a forgivable home improvement loan + up to $2,500 in closing cost assistance.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,980 (+2.2%)
$41,800 + $136,000
$177,800
2024
$2,916 (−4.6%)
$36,900 + $121,800
$158,700
2023
$3,058 (+0.9%)
$36,900 + $121,800
$158,700
2022
$3,032 (+8.4%)
$33,300 + $105,300
$138,600
2021
$2,798 (−6.2%)
$33,300 + $105,300
$138,600
2020
$2,982 (+21.7%)
$33,300 + $105,300
$138,600
2019
$2,450 (−6.1%)
$29,600 + $94,200
$123,800
2018
$2,610 (+9.2%)
$29,600 + $94,200
$123,800
2017
$2,390 (+116.7%)
$25,900 + $83,800
$109,700
2016
$1,103 (−48.2%)
$22,600 + $74,300
$96,900
2013
$2,128
$19,800 + $67,100
$86,900
Tax history for 1805 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,980 (+2.2%)
$41,800 + $136,000
$177,800
2024
$2,916 (−4.6%)
$36,900 + $121,800
$158,700
2023
$3,058 (+0.9%)
$36,900 + $121,800
$158,700
2022
$3,032 (+8.4%)
$33,300 + $105,300
$138,600
2021
$2,798 (−6.2%)
$33,300 + $105,300
$138,600
2020
$2,982 (+21.7%)
$33,300 + $105,300
$138,600
2019
$2,450 (−6.1%)
$29,600 + $94,200
$123,800
2018
$2,610 (+9.2%)
$29,600 + $94,200
$123,800
2017
$2,390 (+116.7%)
$25,900 + $83,800
$109,700
2016
$1,103 (−48.2%)
$22,600 + $74,300
$96,900
2013
$2,128
$19,800 + $67,100
$86,900
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
55 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
7,150 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
961
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10009745000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
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.