This majestic turn-of-the-century home presents a great opportunity for an owner to build equity while a current downstairs tenant pays for most of the mortgage! This updated 2-story dual residential home has been freshly updated throughout with new floors/carpet, updated kitchen upstairs, brand new A/C, washer/dryer and a new deck. The home has a beautiful main living room fireplace, a dry basement and fresh stucco finish. Check out the Neighborhood Financing Corporation options on this 1894 vintage home – build equity with a tenant or convert to single family with twice the grant money!
DMMLS #403051
May 25, 2013
Sold
$99,000
$73/sq ft
Jun 21, 2012
Listed
$104,900
$78/sq ft
+1
Up and down duplex that has been very well maintained and makes for a perfect investment property. Inside you will find new carpet, paint, interior doors and updated electrical panel and new exterior doors. The units share a washer and dryer which will remain. The one bedroom unit has a new refrigerator. Perfect location just north of Douglas, close to everything and on the bus line. Two parking spots with room to turn around to allow for easier access to Merle Hay Rd. Shed will also remain. Exterior in great condition.
DMMLS #367705
Jun 24, 2010
Sold
$85,500
$63/sq ft
May 18, 2010
Listed
$84,900
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
$2,832 (+2.6%)
$30,400 + $86,700
$117,100
2017
$2,760 (−8.0%)
$30,400 + $86,700
$117,100
2016
$3,000 (+8.1%)
$27,100 + $77,600
$104,700
2013
$2,774
$25,700 + $87,200
$112,900
Tax history for 2704 Merle Hay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
$2,832 (+2.6%)
$30,400 + $86,700
$117,100
2017
$2,760 (−8.0%)
$30,400 + $86,700
$117,100
2016
$3,000 (+8.1%)
$27,100 + $77,600
$104,700
2013
$2,774
$25,700 + $87,200
$112,900
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,006 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,028
Year built
1894
Style
Other
County
Polk County
APN
10013220002000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 11, 2023.
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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
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.207
Lot Size Acres: 0.207
Zoning: R1-60
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,585
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,028
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,006 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1894
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10013220002000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 11, 2023
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Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Meredith Middle School
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Hoover High School
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Estimated sale price
$194,000 – $235,000
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