1916 Merklin Way is a 996 square foot house on a 8,514 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 02, 2006 for $128,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $224,877.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
8,514 sq ftLot Size
$226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$224,877
$97K since sold in August 2006$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 16.8% higher than the average sale price ($193K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Dec 21, 2022 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - hvac changeout
HVAC
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 996
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BILLIES PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 996
Building Sq. Ft: 1,992
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 66 BILLIES PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,514
Legal Lot Number: 66
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.195
Depth Footage: 129
Front Footage: 66
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 996
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,514 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001585000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$214,000 – $259,000
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