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Off market mar 2021 for $230K

$282,398

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,681/mo

•

1,136

sq ft

3834 Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Rare find! Nearly completely remodeled home including incredible open kitchen with 9' island with granite, SS appliances, hardwood floors, new full bath, newer windows, roof, gutters, concrete driveway, and more. The lower level features a wood-burning fireplace with gas starter, bar 3/4, and non-conforming BR. It doesn't end there. . outside patio area, HUGE 26' X 30' garage with a new door. This is a MUST see! Hurry won't last long.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

8,970 sq ftLot Size

$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Lori Phelan • BHHS First Realty Westown

Bought with Carin Birt • BHHS First Realty Westown

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•Source:DMMLS #621889

Redfin Estimate

$282,398

$52K since sold in March 2021$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 7.5% higher than the average sale price ($263K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$282,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,278 sq ft
3937 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$245,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,284 sq ft
3917 Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$264,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,168 sq ft
4410 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$252,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,149 sq ft
4114 Lower Beaver Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$268,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,184 sq ft
3905 Bel Aire Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$265,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,288 sq ft
4106 43rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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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

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Sale history for 3834 Merced St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,908 (+6.7%)

$52,900 + $209,900

$262,800

2025

$4,598 (+2.1%)

$52,900 + $209,900

$262,800

2024

$4,502 (+3.9%)

$47,400 + $191,900

$239,300

2023

$4,334 (+0.8%)

$47,400 + $191,900

$239,300

2022

$4,300 (+2.1%)

$40,800 + $152,000

$192,800

2021

$4,212 (−3.6%)

$40,800 + $152,000

$192,800

2020

$4,370 (+6.8%)

$40,800 + $152,000

$192,800

2019

$4,090 (+1.1%)

$37,500 + $139,900

$177,400

2018

$4,044 (+9.1%)

$37,500 + $139,900

$177,400

2017

$3,708 (+6.6%)

$33,100 + $127,600

$160,700

2016

$3,478 (+7.3%)

$29,700 + $115,900

$145,600

2013

$3,242

$27,900 + $111,700

$139,600

Tax history for 3834 Merced St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,908 (+6.7%)

$52,900 + $209,900

$262,800

2025

$4,598 (+2.1%)

$52,900 + $209,900

$262,800

2024

$4,502 (+3.9%)

$47,400 + $191,900

$239,300

2023

$4,334 (+0.8%)

$47,400 + $191,900

$239,300

2022

$4,300 (+2.1%)

$40,800 + $152,000

$192,800

2021

$4,212 (−3.6%)

$40,800 + $152,000

$192,800

2020

$4,370 (+6.8%)

$40,800 + $152,000

$192,800

2019

$4,090 (+1.1%)

$37,500 + $139,900

$177,400

2018

$4,044 (+9.1%)

$37,500 + $139,900

$177,400

2017

$3,708 (+6.6%)

$33,100 + $127,600

$160,700

2016

$3,478 (+7.3%)

$29,700 + $115,900

$145,600

2013

$3,242

$27,900 + $111,700

$139,600

*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
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

65 ft.

Lot depth

138 ft.

Lot size

8,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,136

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10010007032000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

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

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Wood Burning

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Cable TV, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Brick, Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fence, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Partial

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.206
Lot Size Acres: 0.206
Lot Size Dimensions: 65X138
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 546
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,600
Tax Year: 2019

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.: 1,136
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10010007032000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Samuelson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

3/10

Meredith Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

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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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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

$269,000 – $325,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3828 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1036 Sq. Ft.	$239,415
3817 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1682 Sq. Ft.	$292,426
3810 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1093 Sq. Ft.	$261,111
3840 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1097 Sq. Ft.	$242,796
3906 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$252,594
3841 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1112 Sq. Ft.	$290,238
3824 Twana Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1369 Sq. Ft.	$280,342

Address	Redfin Estimate
3835 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$243,996
3829 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1086 Sq. Ft.	$267,022
3912 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$245,150
3907 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$239,286
3900 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1118 Sq. Ft.	$278,367
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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3913 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$261,897
3901 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1161 Sq. Ft.	$285,212
3822 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1599 Sq. Ft.	$282,610
3907 Valdez Drive, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$246,381
3840 Twana Drive, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1143 Sq. Ft.	$264,253

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