Lots of room for the money. 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, with shower in partially finished basement. Home is in good condition with some newer appliances.
Public Records
Feb 28, 2006
Sold
$129,500
$59/sq ft
DMMLS #267563
Sep 14, 2005
Listed
$129,900
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,322 (+2.2%)
$43,900 + $221,400
$265,300
2024
$4,230 (−4.0%)
$38,700 + $186,800
$225,500
2023
$4,406 (+0.8%)
$38,700 + $186,800
$225,500
2022
$4,370 (+4.7%)
$34,900 + $160,900
$195,800
2021
$4,174 (−3.6%)
$34,900 + $160,900
$195,800
2020
$4,332 (+10.5%)
$34,900 + $160,900
$195,800
2019
$3,920 (+1.1%)
$31,100 + $144,800
$175,900
2018
$3,876 (+11.4%)
$31,100 + $144,800
$175,900
2017
$3,480 (+5.2%)
$27,100 + $127,300
$154,400
2016
$3,308 (−10.1%)
$23,700 + $113,500
$137,200
2013
$3,678
$22,600 + $110,600
$133,200
Tax history for 2022 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,322 (+2.2%)
$43,900 + $221,400
$265,300
2024
$4,230 (−4.0%)
$38,700 + $186,800
$225,500
2023
$4,406 (+0.8%)
$38,700 + $186,800
$225,500
2022
$4,370 (+4.7%)
$34,900 + $160,900
$195,800
2021
$4,174 (−3.6%)
$34,900 + $160,900
$195,800
2020
$4,332 (+10.5%)
$34,900 + $160,900
$195,800
2019
$3,920 (+1.1%)
$31,100 + $144,800
$175,900
2018
$3,876 (+11.4%)
$31,100 + $144,800
$175,900
2017
$3,480 (+5.2%)
$27,100 + $127,300
$154,400
2016
$3,308 (−10.1%)
$23,700 + $113,500
$137,200
2013
$3,678
$22,600 + $110,600
$133,200
*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
Sep 5, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Addition
Bathroom
Plumbing
Mar 25, 2025 • 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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 792
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Metal Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LOOKOUT HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,177
Building Sq. Ft: 2,569
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 26 LOOKOUT HEIGHTS
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 26
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.172
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,177
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10008655000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
1/10
Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
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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
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$270,000 – $326,000
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