2996 Merced Dr is a 1,762 square foot house on a 0.39 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $549,751.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$312Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$549,751
$24K since August
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This home's estimate is 68.3% higher than the average sale price ($327K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,998 (+4.7%)
$84,300 + $497,600
$581,900
2024
$10,502 (+9.1%)
$78,100 + $465,800
$543,900
2023
$9,626 (−9.3%)
$78,100 + $465,800
$543,900
2022
$10,610 (+0.2%)
$65,800 + $376,300
$442,100
2021
$10,590 (+1.9%)
$65,800 + $376,300
$442,100
2020
$10,392 (+1.5%)
$65,800 + $376,300
$442,100
2019
$10,238 (+1.1%)
$63,000 + $357,500
$420,500
2018
$10,130 (+9.9%)
$63,000 + $357,500
$420,500
2017
$9,220 (+1,209.7%)
$57,900 + $336,900
$394,800
2016
$704 (+12.1%)
$47,900 + $306,500
$354,400
2013
$628
$48,200 + $311,500
$359,700
Tax history for 2996 Merced Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,998 (+4.7%)
$84,300 + $497,600
$581,900
2024
$10,502 (+9.1%)
$78,100 + $465,800
$543,900
2023
$9,626 (−9.3%)
$78,100 + $465,800
$543,900
2022
$10,610 (+0.2%)
$65,800 + $376,300
$442,100
2021
$10,590 (+1.9%)
$65,800 + $376,300
$442,100
2020
$10,392 (+1.5%)
$65,800 + $376,300
$442,100
2019
$10,238 (+1.1%)
$63,000 + $357,500
$420,500
2018
$10,130 (+9.9%)
$63,000 + $357,500
$420,500
2017
$9,220 (+1,209.7%)
$57,900 + $336,900
$394,800
2016
$704 (+12.1%)
$47,900 + $306,500
$354,400
2013
$628
$48,200 + $311,500
$359,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 20, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Jun 14, 2010 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
Electrical
Electric meter
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,812
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 4
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAWYERS LANDING 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,762
Building Sq. Ft: 2,946
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 66 SAWYERS LANDING PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 584
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,128
Legal Lot Number: 66
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.393
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,762
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08006165235000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lawson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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
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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
$523,000 – $633,000
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