2521 Merle Hay Rd is a 852 square foot house on a 0.48 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $193,806.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$193,806
$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 0.4% lower than the average sale price ($195K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,438 (+2.0%)
$62,300 + $122,700
$185,000
2024
$3,370 (+4.1%)
$56,300 + $115,000
$171,300
2023
$3,238 (+0.8%)
$56,300 + $115,000
$171,300
2022
$3,212 (+2.6%)
$48,900 + $97,400
$146,300
2021
$3,130 (−3.6%)
$48,900 + $97,400
$146,300
2020
$3,246 (+8.6%)
$48,900 + $97,400
$146,300
2019
$2,988 (+1.2%)
$44,600 + $89,400
$134,000
2018
$2,952 (+8.6%)
$44,600 + $89,400
$134,000
2017
$2,718 (+1.3%)
$39,300 + $80,400
$119,700
2016
$2,684 (+7.4%)
$35,100 + $73,900
$109,000
2013
$2,500
$34,800 + $74,900
$109,700
Tax history for 2521 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,438 (+2.0%)
$62,300 + $122,700
$185,000
2024
$3,370 (+4.1%)
$56,300 + $115,000
$171,300
2023
$3,238 (+0.8%)
$56,300 + $115,000
$171,300
2022
$3,212 (+2.6%)
$48,900 + $97,400
$146,300
2021
$3,130 (−3.6%)
$48,900 + $97,400
$146,300
2020
$3,246 (+8.6%)
$48,900 + $97,400
$146,300
2019
$2,988 (+1.2%)
$44,600 + $89,400
$134,000
2018
$2,952 (+8.6%)
$44,600 + $89,400
$134,000
2017
$2,718 (+1.3%)
$39,300 + $80,400
$119,700
2016
$2,684 (+7.4%)
$35,100 + $73,900
$109,000
2013
$2,500
$34,800 + $74,900
$109,700
*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
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
Jan 10, 2025 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Gas
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: 852
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: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COLONIAL ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 852
Building Sq. Ft: 1,704
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX E 225 F- LT 10 COLONIAL ACRES
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,100
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.484
Depth Footage: 211
Front Footage: 100
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 852
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10003040000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
1/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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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
$185,000 – $223,000
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