2418 Merle Hay Rd is a 792 square foot house on a 9,041 square foot lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $152,535.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
9,041 sq ftLot Size
$193Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$152,535
$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 14.1% lower than the average sale price ($178K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,108 (−3.7%)
$48,100 + $102,100
$150,200
2024
$2,190 (−10.0%)
$43,500 + $93,900
$137,400
2023
$2,434 (+0.9%)
$43,500 + $93,900
$137,400
2022
$2,412 (+3.8%)
$37,800 + $77,700
$115,500
2021
$2,324 (−3.4%)
$37,800 + $77,700
$115,500
2020
$2,406 (+9.4%)
$37,800 + $77,700
$115,500
2019
$2,200 (+1.4%)
$34,500 + $70,500
$105,000
2018
$2,170 (+10.3%)
$34,500 + $70,500
$105,000
2017
$1,968 (+3.4%)
$30,400 + $63,200
$93,600
2016
$1,904 (+7.1%)
$27,100 + $57,400
$84,500
2013
$1,778
$26,600 + $57,100
$83,700
Tax history for 2418 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,108 (−3.7%)
$48,100 + $102,100
$150,200
2024
$2,190 (−10.0%)
$43,500 + $93,900
$137,400
2023
$2,434 (+0.9%)
$43,500 + $93,900
$137,400
2022
$2,412 (+3.8%)
$37,800 + $77,700
$115,500
2021
$2,324 (−3.4%)
$37,800 + $77,700
$115,500
2020
$2,406 (+9.4%)
$37,800 + $77,700
$115,500
2019
$2,200 (+1.4%)
$34,500 + $70,500
$105,000
2018
$2,170 (+10.3%)
$34,500 + $70,500
$105,000
2017
$1,968 (+3.4%)
$30,400 + $63,200
$93,600
2016
$1,904 (+7.1%)
$27,100 + $57,400
$84,500
2013
$1,778
$26,600 + $57,100
$83,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
NX1
Neighborhood Mix District
NX1 is intended for a mix of single- and smaller-scaled multiple-household uses and building forms to preserve the scale and character of the existing neighborhood while allowing for new infill housing.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 576
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: Brick
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BISHOP PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 792
Building Sq. Ft: 1,368
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX E 5.87F ON N LN & E 8.25F ON S LN- E 154F S 1/2 LT 1 BISHOP PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,041
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.208
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 792
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,041 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Polk County
APN: 10001617001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$145,000 – $176,000
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