This 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers 1,072 square feet of comfortable living space. The inviting living and dining areas feature attractive hard-surface flooring and abundant natural light. A sliding glass door provides access to the covered three-season living space—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen offers plentiful cabinetry, granite countertops and a coordinating tile backsplash. Three bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office or hobbies, while the updated bathrooms add style and everyday convenience. Garage parking provides an additional benefit. Set within a well-maintained community surrounded by mature trees, this condo offers comfortable, low-maintenance living in a convenient Des Moines location.
CondoProperty Type
1971Year Built
$107Price/Sq.Ft.
$370/moHOA Dues
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kathryn Driscoll• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Merle Hay, located between I-235 and I-80/35, is a commercial and residential Des Moines neighborhood with a mall corridor and mid-century subdivisions. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Merle Hay Road and Douglas Avenue, where big-box storefronts, local eateries, and steady traffic set a pragmatic, on-the-go tone. Ranch houses and split-levels sit on curving streets, with pockets of apartments near the main arterials. Merle Hay Mall remains the defining landmark, shaping the area’s retail-first geography. The Des Moines Buccaneers at Buccaneer Arena add a loud, local sports ritual to the week. Sidewalks and multi-use paths link to nearby green space for a break from the corridor pace.
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Offer insights
1900 50th St #2 · $115,000
$115K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $115K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
32 days
The average home goes pending in 39 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.0%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Window treatments
Grab bars
Bedrooms
3 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stove
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Exterior features
Concrete road/access
Home design
Resale property
Parking
Detached one-car garage
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association: Franklin West Condominiums (managed by Hudson Property Management)
Monthly association fee of $370
Association fee includes insurance, grounds maintenance, structure maintenance, snow removal, trash, and utilities
Financial info
Pets allowed (size limit)
Electricity and solar
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Ground floor unit in established neighborhood! Great location close to everything. Paint and carpet will go a long way! Home inspection is for buyers knowledge only. Water will NOT be turned on. Purchaser should utilize alternative means to determine plumbing condition such as an air pressure test. .