Beaverdale, large home with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms was remodeled 4 years ago, needs some minor repairs, being sold as is. sits on a very large lot. . Contract terms available, price is $220k. agent has interest
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$116Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Randy Rudolf• Progressive Real Estate RN,LLC
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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Market insights
3112 52nd St · $199,500
DAYS ON MARKET
42 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$199,500
Median sale price in this area is $326,009. (63% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
28% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Room Information
Basement Information: Partially Finished
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.42
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Lot Size Dimensions: 60X305
Zoning: res
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,472
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Electricity and solar
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Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Sale and tax history for 3112 52nd St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 12, 2025
Sold
$192,500
$112/sq ft
DMMLS #721742
Aug 18, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2025
Price Changed
$199,500
$116/sq ft
Jul 7, 2025
Listed
$209,500
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 2020
Sold
$147,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,564 (+2.1%)
$67,100 + $185,500
$252,600
2024
$4,472 (−2.2%)
$59,600 + $167,700
$227,300
2023
$4,574 (+0.7%)
$59,600 + $167,700
$227,300
2022
$4,540 (−17.3%)
$51,800 + $142,300
$194,100
2021
$5,490 (+4.5%)
$51,800 + $142,300
$194,100
2020
$5,254 (+8.4%)
$51,800 + $142,300
$194,100
2019
$4,848 (+1.1%)
$47,600 + $163,900
$211,500
2018
$4,794 (+7.0%)
$47,600 + $163,900
$211,500
2017
$4,482 (+10.3%)
$41,400 + $147,500
$188,900
2016
$4,062 (+6.8%)
$37,700 + $136,500
$174,200
2013
$3,802
$34,400 + $127,200
$161,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
305 ft.
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,724
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,724
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10007715000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mar 24, 2022 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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.
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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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3112 52nd St
$194,480
$5,021 under list price of $200K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $375K.