Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by well-kept homes, this updated home offers a comfortable setting while keeping you close to everything. Schools, interstate access, and the shopping, dining and amenities of Urbandale and Beaverdale are all just minutes away. Step inside to a fresh, move-in-ready interior featuring new carpet, fresh paint, stainless steel appliances and LVP flooring through the kitchen and dining area. The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bathroom with a comfortable layout for everyday living. Downstairs, the finished lower level provides even more room to spread out with a large family room perfect for movie nights, a game area or entertaining. You'll also find a third bedroom with an egress window, a 3/4 bathroom and an exterior staircase providing a separate entrance to the lower level. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with plenty of room for pets, play and backyard activities. The spacious deck is ready for summer evenings, grilling and entertaining, while the detached two-car garage provides additional parking and storage. Updated, comfortable and conveniently located, this home is ready to enjoy from day one.
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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4115 52nd St · $200,000
$200K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $200K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Separate/formal dining room
Cable TV
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Stove
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Exterior features
Deck
Chain link fencing
Concrete road access
Home design
Single-story
Resale property
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Wood siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Finished basement with egress windows
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
Dec 16, 2024 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
Install a new furnace and water heater.
HVAC
Plumbing
Water heater
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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
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
5.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 4115 52nd St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $180,000 and $248,000.
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $180K to $248K.