OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2016 for $270K

$408,126

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,015/mo

•

1,801

sq ft

2870 Merced Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Beautiful two-story house with a walkout basement located on a double-ended cul-de-sac and a wonderful wooded lot in the desirable Sawyers Landing neighborhood. Total of 2,712 square feet (4br, 3.5ba) on the three floors with wonderful views of the back yard, oak trim, solid core craftsman doors and new stylish lighting. The kitchen has granite counter tops, counter height bar, new extended cabinetry with glass doors and a granite buffet. Versatile front room can be used as a dining room, den, office or play area. Family room has a gas fireplace and large windows overlooking the beautiful back yard. Two car attached garage is accessed through the mudroom/laundry room with cabinets, counter space and a pantry. Upstairs there are three bedrooms with ample closet space. Master bath has a tiled shower, separate toilet room and his/her vanities. The walkout bsmt has a fourth bedroom, bathroom. The backyard offers endless fun and adventure!! Two years remaining on a property tax abatement.

Single-familyProperty Type

2009Year Built

9,318 sq ftLot Size

$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Associated Realty

Bought with Jeffrey Horner • Gillum Group Real Estate LLC

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•Source:DMMLS #504074

Redfin Estimate

$408,126

$138K since sold in June 2016$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 24.3% higher than the average sale price ($328K) 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 APR 24, 2026
$355,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths1,488 sq ft
4517 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$348,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,585 sq ft
4621 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 DEC 19, 2025
$279,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,139 sq ft
3124 Valdez Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

182

2 MoM

New listings for sale

3D WALKTHROUGH
$369,000
3 beds3 baths1,558 sq ft
4212 Ashby Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
$329,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,918 sq ft
2016 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$237,000
2 beds1 bath914 sq ft
2303 47th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$205,000
3 beds1 bath1,379 sq ft
4505 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
$414,900
4 beds2 baths2,058 sq ft
2702 41st Pl, Des Moines, IA 50310
$359,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,322 sq ft
4690 NW Lovington Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$145,000
2 beds1 bath634 sq ft
3511 49th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
$375,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,883 sq ft
3309 Skyline Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
$229,900
3 beds1 bath1,293 sq ft
2704 Moyer St, Des Moines, IA 50310
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Sale history for 2870 Merced Dr

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #504074

Jun 3, 2016

Sold

$270,000

$150/sq ft

Sep 11, 2015

Listed

$279,900

$155/sq ft

DMMLS #346977

Jun 11, 2010

Sold

$244,900

$136/sq ft

May 18, 2009

Listed

$244,900

$136/sq ft

3 Bedroom 2 story home built by master builder Quail Valley Homes sits on a beautiful wooded walkout lot in Sawyers Landing. This home features many upgrades including granite countertops, a lg tiled shower in master suite, stainless appliances, 3 panel solid oak doors, architectural columns in GR. Other amenities are a convenient first floor laundry, formal dining room & eat-in kitchen with views of trees & wildlife! Sawyers Landing offers a 5 year tax abatement & Johnston Schools and is near parks, bike paths & easy access to interstate. Still time for customizing!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,984 (+4.8%)

$77,200 + $302,900

$380,100

2024

$6,664 (+5.1%)

$71,600 + $284,000

$355,600

2023

$6,340 (−9.3%)

$71,600 + $284,000

$355,600

2022

$6,988 (−0.4%)

$60,300 + $231,700

$292,000

2021

$7,018 (+1.9%)

$60,300 + $231,700

$292,000

2020

$6,886 (+2.0%)

$60,300 + $231,700

$292,000

2019

$6,754 (+1.1%)

$57,700 + $221,700

$279,400

2018

$6,682 (+10.3%)

$57,700 + $221,700

$279,400

2017

$6,056 (+755.4%)

$53,100 + $208,100

$261,200

2016

$708 (+11.7%)

$43,900 + $189,700

$233,600

2013

$634

$44,200 + $193,100

$237,300

Tax history for 2870 Merced Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,984 (+4.8%)

$77,200 + $302,900

$380,100

2024

$6,664 (+5.1%)

$71,600 + $284,000

$355,600

2023

$6,340 (−9.3%)

$71,600 + $284,000

$355,600

2022

$6,988 (−0.4%)

$60,300 + $231,700

$292,000

2021

$7,018 (+1.9%)

$60,300 + $231,700

$292,000

2020

$6,886 (+2.0%)

$60,300 + $231,700

$292,000

2019

$6,754 (+1.1%)

$57,700 + $221,700

$279,400

2018

$6,682 (+10.3%)

$57,700 + $221,700

$279,400

2017

$6,056 (+755.4%)

$53,100 + $208,100

$261,200

2016

$708 (+11.7%)

$43,900 + $189,700

$233,600

2013

$634

$44,200 + $193,100

$237,300

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,318 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,801

Year built

2009

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

08006165229000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Features: Main Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.214
Lot Size Acres: 0.214
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: r

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 800
Foundation Details: Poured

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $708

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,801
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,318 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08006165229000

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 • 5.9mi

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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$388,000 – $470,000

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Home values near 2870 Merced Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2993 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1472 Sq. Ft.	$334,798
2846 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1526 Sq. Ft.	$376,215

Address	Redfin Estimate
2989 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1447 Sq. Ft.	$333,338
2988 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1449 Sq. Ft.	$374,113

Address	Redfin Estimate
2861 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1421 Sq. Ft.	$325,814
2853 Merced Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1374 Sq. Ft.	$340,095

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