Google street view image for 2842 Merced Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

Off market nov 2008 for $266K

$462,682

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2842 Merced Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

Bought with Lance Hanson • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #331183

Redfin Estimate

$462,682

$196K since sold in November 2008$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 34.8% higher than the average sale price ($343K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$335,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,680 sq ft
4809 Sawyers Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$348,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,585 sq ft
4621 Sawyers Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$353,500
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,562 sq ft
4604 Sawyers Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$325,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths2,059 sq ft
3714 Skyline Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$355,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths1,488 sq ft
4517 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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$318,039

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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 13 HRS AGO
$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
$162,500
2 beds1 bath612 sq ft
5708 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$194,900
3 beds2 baths704 sq ft
2720 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$190,000
2 beds1 bath768 sq ft
5414 Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$325,000
3 beds2 baths1,566 sq ft
4706 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$169,000
2 beds1 bath759 sq ft
3716 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 2842 Merced Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,624 (+0.5%)

$77,400 + $335,200

$412,600

2025

$7,588 (+4.8%)

$77,400 + $335,200

$412,600

2024

$7,242 (+7.9%)

$71,700 + $313,800

$385,500

2023

$6,712 (−9.3%)

$71,700 + $313,800

$385,500

2022

$7,398 (−0.3%)

$60,500 + $248,100

$308,600

2021

$7,420 (+1.9%)

$60,500 + $248,100

$308,600

2020

$7,282 (+2.2%)

$60,500 + $248,100

$308,600

2019

$7,128 (+1.1%)

$57,800 + $237,100

$294,900

2018

$7,052 (+8.8%)

$57,800 + $237,100

$294,900

2017

$6,484 (+0.2%)

$53,200 + $222,000

$275,200

2016

$6,468 (+943.2%)

$44,000 + $205,500

$249,500

2013

$620

$44,300 + $208,200

$252,500

Tax history for 2842 Merced Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,624 (+0.5%)

$77,400 + $335,200

$412,600

2025

$7,588 (+4.8%)

$77,400 + $335,200

$412,600

2024

$7,242 (+7.9%)

$71,700 + $313,800

$385,500

2023

$6,712 (−9.3%)

$71,700 + $313,800

$385,500

2022

$7,398 (−0.3%)

$60,500 + $248,100

$308,600

2021

$7,420 (+1.9%)

$60,500 + $248,100

$308,600

2020

$7,282 (+2.2%)

$60,500 + $248,100

$308,600

2019

$7,128 (+1.1%)

$57,800 + $237,100

$294,900

2018

$7,052 (+8.8%)

$57,800 + $237,100

$294,900

2017

$6,484 (+0.2%)

$53,200 + $222,000

$275,200

2016

$6,468 (+943.2%)

$44,000 + $205,500

$249,500

2013

$620

$44,300 + $208,200

$252,500

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

9,539 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

1,910

Year built

2008

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

08006165222000

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lawson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi

7/10

Johnston Middle School

Public 8-9 • Assigned • 3.5mi

8/10

Johnston Senior High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Historical weather

Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$440,000 – $533,000

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Home values near 2842 Merced Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2861 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$315,472
2854 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2125 Sq. Ft.	$457,273

Address	Redfin Estimate
2846 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1526 Sq. Ft.	$370,166
2849 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1435 Sq. Ft.	$420,011

Address	Redfin Estimate
2853 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1374 Sq. Ft.	$345,566
2858 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1494 Sq. Ft.	$395,127

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2842 Merced Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

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