Google street view image for 2704 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Off market jul 2019 for $145K

$202,897

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $997/mo

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2704 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1894Year Built

9,016 sq ftLot Size

$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Andrew DePhillips • RE/MAX Precision

Listed by Chrissi Ripperger • RE/MAX Precision

Bought with Stephanie Thomas • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #585624

Redfin Estimate

$202,897

$58K since sold in July 2019$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 21.4% lower than the average sale price ($258K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$236,100
A
3 beds1 bath1,365 sq ft
2500 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$259,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft
5809 New York Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$316,500
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,825 sq ft
2831 54th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$246,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
1816 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$267,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,470 sq ft
2022 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$222,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,204 sq ft
5816 Snyder Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

148

30 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 22 HRS AGO
$185,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,138 sq ft
5220 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$48,000
1 bed1 bath480 sq ft
2710 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$315,000
3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft
3302 Vilura Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50310
OPEN TODAY, 10AM TO 12PM
$204,999
3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft
5602 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$188,000
3 beds1 bath916 sq ft
3600 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$174,900
2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft
5435 NW Torgerson Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$172,500
2 beds1.5 baths1,132 sq ft
5292 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$339,900
3 beds2 baths1,720 sq ft
1909 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$190,000
3 beds1 bath1,241 sq ft
2714 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$194,900
3 beds2 baths704 sq ft
2720 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 2704 Merle Hay Rd

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #585624

Jul 9, 2019

Sold

$145,000

$107/sq ft

Jun 20, 2019

Listed

$160,000

$118/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 1, 2017

Sold

$120,000

$89/sq ft

DMMLS #544976

Oct 31, 2017

Sold

$119,900

$89/sq ft

Jul 28, 2017

Listed

$129,900

$96/sq ft

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

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

Tax history for 2704 Merle Hay Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

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Permits

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Lot size

9,006 Sq. Ft.

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2,028

Year built

1894

Style

Other

County

Polk County

APN

10013220002000

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Last updated by owner on Apr 11, 2023.

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Schools

K - 12
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Hillis Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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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Estimated sale price

$193,000 – $234,000

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5220 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

End-unit townhome • Updated flooring • Newer windows

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1 bed1 bath480 sq ft

2710 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

8,436 sq ft lot • Garage • Built 1936

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,250 sq ft

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Hardwood floors • Coved ceilings • Gas stove

OPEN TODAY, 10AM TO 12PM

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3 beds1 bath1,037 sq ft

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Fully fenced lot • Stone front • Front deck

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3 beds1 bath916 sq ft

3600 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Outdoor space • Eat-in kitchen • Functional bar area

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2 beds1 bath1,056 sq ft

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Nearly half acre lot • Second open patio • Laundry mudroom

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5292 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Updated wood floors • Updated appliances • Deck off living room

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3 beds2 baths1,720 sq ft

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Front porch • Eat-in-kitchen • Deck access

$190,000

3 beds1 bath1,241 sq ft

2714 Adams Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

0.23 acre lot • Built 1954 • Listed 8 days

Home values near 2704 Merle Hay Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2710 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 480 Sq. Ft.	—
2738 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1074 Sq. Ft.	$182,533
2624 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$169,916
2616 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1418 Sq. Ft.	$171,532
5807 Sheridan Avenue, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$261,781
5819 Sheridan Avenue, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 708 Sq. Ft.	$179,428
2615 59th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 850 Sq. Ft.	$223,636

Address	Redfin Estimate
2720 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 704 Sq. Ft.	—
2734 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1376 Sq. Ft.	$211,752
2612 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$222,537
2728 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$212,104
5815 Sheridan Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1038 Sq. Ft.	$228,784
2715 59th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1048 Sq. Ft.	$234,516
2722 59th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$216,729

Address	Redfin Estimate
2608 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$165,869
2722 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 732 Sq. Ft.	$200,984
2604 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 672 Sq. Ft.	$163,876
2729 59th Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$278,941
2721 59th Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$247,947
5903 Sheridan Avenue, Des Moines, IA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 722 Sq. Ft.	$181,128
2607 59th Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 792 Sq. Ft.	$128,076

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2704 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

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