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$215,000

Est. $1,480/mo —

•

1,376

sq ft

2734 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Charming Brick Ranch with Massive Potential! Discover the perfect blend of solid construction and future opportunity with this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick ranch located in Des Moines. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a move-in-ready space, investor, or a DIY enthusiast dreaming of a custom garage, this home offers the ideal foundation. Step inside to enjoy a comfortable, welcoming layout designed for easy living. The home features a large living and dining room area that provides plenty of room to relax and entertain. A generous kitchen area awaits your culinary touch, offering ample space for meal prep and dining. Enjoy the ultimate perk of a main-level laundry room, eliminating the need to haul baskets to the basement. On the outside, the property includes a concrete slab already in place, making the addition of a future garage a seamless project for a new owner. Large yard with storage shed, providing plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, and storage. Located in a highly walkable area of Des Moines, you are positioned near everyday amenities and have easy access to major roads, making your daily commute a breeze. Property currently occupied by tenant with a lease through 1/31/2027. 48hrs Advance Notice is needed for showings. Thank you.

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

7,524 sq ftLot Size

$156Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Tim Hegwood • PMI Realty Central Iowa

Contact: (515) 314-3997

Listing updated: May 22, 2026 at 12:08pm

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•Source:DMMLS #741395

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$1,480 per month

Principal and interest$1,073

Property taxes

$292

HOA dues

Home insurance

$115

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hillis Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

1/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

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About Merle

Hay

Merle Hay, located between I-235 and I-80/35, is a commercial and residential Des Moines neighborhood with a mall corridor and mid-century subdivisions. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Merle Hay Road and Douglas Avenue, where big-box storefronts, local eateries, and steady traffic set a pragmatic, on-the-go tone. Ranch houses and split-levels sit on curving streets, with pockets of apartments near the main arterials. Merle Hay Mall remains the defining landmark, shaping the area’s retail-first geography. The Des Moines Buccaneers at Buccaneer Arena add a loud, local sports ritual to the week. Sidewalks and multi-use paths link to nearby green space for a break from the corridor pace.

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2734 Merle Hay Rd · $215,000

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Dining area
Eat-in kitchen
Window treatments
Unfinished basement

Bedrooms
3 main-level bedrooms

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove

Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Carpet

Heating & cooling
Central air
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating

Sale and tax history for 2734 Merle Hay Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #741395

May 21, 2026

Listed

$215,000

$156/sq ft

DMMLS #566455

Dec 7, 2018

Sold

$135,000

$98/sq ft

Oct 24, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 18, 2018

Price Changed

$149,900

$109/sq ft

Aug 29, 2018

Price Changed

$159,900

$116/sq ft

Aug 14, 2018

Price Changed

$169,900

$123/sq ft

Jul 31, 2018

Listed

$179,900

$131/sq ft

+19

This 3 Bedroom 1 Full Bath home has been beautifully remodeled throughout to provide an open layout throughout the home. Upgraded finishes include granite countertops in the kitchen, durable vinyl tile flooring in the kitchen, tile in the bathroom. Laundry hook ups are located in the large Full Bath. Master Bedroom is nearly 200 square feet and the 2 additional bedrooms are generous in size as well making the overall space of this home very comfortable. Garage pad poured with footings, making the addition of a garage on the property very easy to accomplish for the future owner - or just enjoy it as a large concrete patio. There is also a turn around space making it easy to get in and out of the property.

Public Records

Nov 5, 2010

Sold

$85,000

$62/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$3,444 (−0.9%)

$40,500 + $134,600

$175,100

2023

$3,474 (+0.8%)

$40,500 + $134,600

$175,100

2022

$3,448 (+2.5%)

$35,200 + $112,200

$147,400

2021

$3,364 (−3.7%)

$35,200 + $112,200

$147,400

2020

$3,494 (+28.8%)

$35,200 + $112,200

$147,400

2019

$2,712 (−13.5%)

$32,100 + $102,700

$134,800

2018

$3,134 (+26.9%)

$32,100 + $102,700

$134,800

2017

$2,470 (+4.8%)

$28,300 + $72,600

$100,900

2016

$2,356 (+6.6%)

$25,200 + $66,100

$91,300

2013

$2,210

$23,900 + $64,800

$88,700

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Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

7,524 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1945

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,376

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,376

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10042525432029

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

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Redfin Estimate for 2734 Merle Hay Rd

$211,657

$3,343 under list price of $215K

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