3907 Merced St is a 1,088 square foot house on a 7,800 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $245,053.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
7,800 sq ftLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$245,053
$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 1.5% lower than the average sale price ($249K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,050 (+2.2%)
$50,000 + $184,330
$234,330
2024
$3,964 (+3.7%)
$44,700 + $167,230
$211,930
2023
$3,822 (+0.8%)
$44,700 + $167,230
$211,930
2022
$3,790 (+2.6%)
$38,500 + $132,530
$171,030
2021
$3,694 (−3.6%)
$38,500 + $132,530
$171,030
2020
$3,832 (+5.4%)
$38,500 + $132,530
$171,030
2019
$3,636 (+1.2%)
$35,400 + $121,230
$156,630
2018
$3,594 (+9.5%)
$35,400 + $121,230
$156,630
2017
$3,282 (+7.3%)
$31,300 + $112,500
$143,800
2016
$3,058 (+7.2%)
$28,000 + $101,900
$129,900
2013
$2,852
$26,200 + $97,600
$123,800
Tax history for 3907 Merced St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,050 (+2.2%)
$50,000 + $184,330
$234,330
2024
$3,964 (+3.7%)
$44,700 + $167,230
$211,930
2023
$3,822 (+0.8%)
$44,700 + $167,230
$211,930
2022
$3,790 (+2.6%)
$38,500 + $132,530
$171,030
2021
$3,694 (−3.6%)
$38,500 + $132,530
$171,030
2020
$3,832 (+5.4%)
$38,500 + $132,530
$171,030
2019
$3,636 (+1.2%)
$35,400 + $121,230
$156,630
2018
$3,594 (+9.5%)
$35,400 + $121,230
$156,630
2017
$3,282 (+7.3%)
$31,300 + $112,500
$143,800
2016
$3,058 (+7.2%)
$28,000 + $101,900
$129,900
2013
$2,852
$26,200 + $97,600
$123,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jan 9, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Demolition
New construction
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: 1,088
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MONTEREY PARK 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,088
Building Sq. Ft: 1,632
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 10 MONTEREY PARK PLAT NO 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 720
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,800
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.179
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 65
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,088
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10010007010000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
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Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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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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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
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Estimated sale price
$233,000 – $282,000
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