Exceptional 3BR Ranch with 1 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, freshly painted interior, large living room, formal dining room, master bedroom with 1/2 bath and full basement with finished family room with fireplace. new furnace, new lighting fixtures, new flooring in 1/2 bath and kitchen. Large deck, private yard, security system and detached two car garage. All appliances to remain including refrigerator, washer and dryer. Great family home in top condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
7,800 sq ftLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • BHHS First Realty Westown
Listed by • BHHS First Realty Westown
Bought with • Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
Source:DMMLS #361277
Redfin Estimate
$261,761
$109K since sold in December 2017$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 7.8% higher than the average sale price ($243K) of 6 comparable homes.
Exceptional 3BR Ranch with 1 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, freshly painted interior, large living room, formal dining room, master bedroom with 1/2 bath and full basement with finished family room with fireplace. new furnace, new lighting fixtures, new flooring in 1/2 bath and kitchen. Large deck, private yard, security system and detached two car garage. All appliances to remain including refrigerator, washer and dryer. Great family home in top condition.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,070 (−1.1%)
$50,000 + $199,500
$249,500
2024
$4,116 (−2.9%)
$44,700 + $182,000
$226,700
2023
$4,238 (+0.8%)
$44,700 + $182,000
$226,700
2022
$4,204 (+2.3%)
$38,500 + $150,200
$188,700
2021
$4,110 (−3.6%)
$38,500 + $150,200
$188,700
2020
$4,264 (+7.1%)
$38,500 + $150,200
$188,700
2019
$3,982 (−4.5%)
$35,400 + $137,900
$173,300
2018
$4,168 (+8.8%)
$35,400 + $137,900
$173,300
2017
$3,830 (+6.4%)
$31,300 + $125,400
$156,700
2016
$3,600 (+6.9%)
$28,000 + $113,600
$141,600
2013
$3,368
$26,300 + $109,200
$135,500
Tax history for 3928 Merced St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,070 (−1.1%)
$50,000 + $199,500
$249,500
2024
$4,116 (−2.9%)
$44,700 + $182,000
$226,700
2023
$4,238 (+0.8%)
$44,700 + $182,000
$226,700
2022
$4,204 (+2.3%)
$38,500 + $150,200
$188,700
2021
$4,110 (−3.6%)
$38,500 + $150,200
$188,700
2020
$4,264 (+7.1%)
$38,500 + $150,200
$188,700
2019
$3,982 (−4.5%)
$35,400 + $137,900
$173,300
2018
$4,168 (+8.8%)
$35,400 + $137,900
$173,300
2017
$3,830 (+6.4%)
$31,300 + $125,400
$156,700
2016
$3,600 (+6.9%)
$28,000 + $113,600
$141,600
2013
$3,368
$26,300 + $109,200
$135,500
*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
May 26, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - hvac changeout
HVAC
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: 1,144
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MONTEREY PARK 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,144
Building Sq. Ft: 1,928
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 25 MONTEREY PARK PLAT NO 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,800
Legal Lot Number: 25
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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10010007025000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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Estimated sale price
$249,000 – $302,000
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