2862 Merced Dr is a 1,420 square foot house on a 8,424 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 28, 2019 for $284,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $396,528.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
8,424 sq ftLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$396,528
$113K since sold in October 2019$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 23.5% higher than the average sale price ($321K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 23, 2024 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,420
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAWYERS LANDING 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,420
Building Sq. Ft: 2,712
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 58 SAWYERS LANDING PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,424
Legal Lot Number: 58
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.193
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,420
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,424 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08006165227000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lawson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
Johnston Middle School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 3.4mi
8/10
Johnston Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$377,000 – $457,000
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