Totally move-in ready 2 BR brick ranch home in a convenient west location. This is a well-cared for home with coved ceiling and arched doorways. Newer vinyl windows, furnace and AC. New flooring throughout, neutral interior paint, updated counter tops, new ceiling fans in BRs and LR, and new faucets. All appliances come with the home including a stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer. Clean basement—ready for your finish. Outside you will find a nice sized level backyard as well as a 1 ½ car garage with opener and workbench along with a large cement apron in front of garage that can handle two cars. New roof on garage. Great price on this home.
Same owner for nearly 60 years! This 2 bedroom brick ranch offers great potential in a convenient west location. Living room has coved ceiling and arched doorways plus a beautiful stained glass insert in the front entry door. Eat-in kitchen includes refrigerator and nearly new gas stove, which both will stay. Lower level has family room/rec room plus additional areas for storage, laundry, and workshop. Washer and dryer will also stay. Updates include newer furnace/AC plus new windows in 2010. Garage is 16' x 22' and has electric opener and workbench. Nice sized flat yard is 66' x 147'. Could probably use some cosmetic updates inside, but priced accordingly.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,752 (+2.2%)
$48,100 + $116,400
$164,500
2024
$2,692 (−5.5%)
$42,400 + $104,900
$147,300
2023
$2,848 (+0.8%)
$42,400 + $104,900
$147,300
2022
$2,824 (+5.1%)
$38,300 + $91,400
$129,700
2021
$2,688 (−3.5%)
$38,300 + $91,400
$129,700
2020
$2,786 (+8.8%)
$38,300 + $91,400
$129,700
2019
$2,560 (+1.2%)
$34,100 + $82,200
$116,300
2018
$2,530 (+12.4%)
$34,100 + $82,200
$116,300
2017
$2,250 (−5.1%)
$29,800 + $74,000
$103,800
2016
$2,370 (−4.0%)
$25,900 + $65,800
$91,700
2013
$2,470
$24,700 + $64,500
$89,200
Tax history for 2010 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,752 (+2.2%)
$48,100 + $116,400
$164,500
2024
$2,692 (−5.5%)
$42,400 + $104,900
$147,300
2023
$2,848 (+0.8%)
$42,400 + $104,900
$147,300
2022
$2,824 (+5.1%)
$38,300 + $91,400
$129,700
2021
$2,688 (−3.5%)
$38,300 + $91,400
$129,700
2020
$2,786 (+8.8%)
$38,300 + $91,400
$129,700
2019
$2,560 (+1.2%)
$34,100 + $82,200
$116,300
2018
$2,530 (+12.4%)
$34,100 + $82,200
$116,300
2017
$2,250 (−5.1%)
$29,800 + $74,000
$103,800
2016
$2,370 (−4.0%)
$25,900 + $65,800
$91,700
2013
$2,470
$24,700 + $64,500
$89,200
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
147 ft.
Lot size
9,676 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10008654001000
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
Dec 13, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick
Exterior Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.222
Lot Size Acres: 0.222
Lot Size Dimensions: 66x140
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,284
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,676 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10008654001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Merrill Middle School
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$175,000 – $212,000
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