4615 Merced St is a 1,764 square foot house on a 10,000 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $312,183.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$312,183
$2,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 13.6% higher than the average sale price ($275K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,190 (+4.8%)
$54,800 + $252,800
$307,600
2024
$4,952 (+0.4%)
$47,500 + $219,400
$266,900
2023
$4,930 (−9.3%)
$47,500 + $219,400
$266,900
2022
$5,434 (+1.6%)
$42,300 + $186,700
$229,000
2021
$5,346 (+1.9%)
$42,300 + $186,700
$229,000
2020
$5,246 (+6.9%)
$42,300 + $186,700
$229,000
2019
$4,908 (+1.2%)
$39,500 + $175,400
$214,900
2018
$4,852 (+6.1%)
$39,500 + $175,400
$214,900
2017
$4,574 (+14.7%)
$34,600 + $157,500
$192,100
2016
$3,988 (+8.8%)
$31,500 + $147,000
$178,500
2013
$3,664
$26,600 + $132,400
$159,000
Tax history for 4615 Merced St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,190 (+4.8%)
$54,800 + $252,800
$307,600
2024
$4,952 (+0.4%)
$47,500 + $219,400
$266,900
2023
$4,930 (−9.3%)
$47,500 + $219,400
$266,900
2022
$5,434 (+1.6%)
$42,300 + $186,700
$229,000
2021
$5,346 (+1.9%)
$42,300 + $186,700
$229,000
2020
$5,246 (+6.9%)
$42,300 + $186,700
$229,000
2019
$4,908 (+1.2%)
$39,500 + $175,400
$214,900
2018
$4,852 (+6.1%)
$39,500 + $175,400
$214,900
2017
$4,574 (+14.7%)
$34,600 + $157,500
$192,100
2016
$3,988 (+8.8%)
$31,500 + $147,000
$178,500
2013
$3,664
$26,600 + $132,400
$159,000
*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
N2B
Neighborhood District
N2b is intended for contemporary, mid-size lots for single- and two-household residential houses within a more flexible building form and located in contemporary neighborhoods pursuant to House A building type in section 135- 2.13 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Nov 14, 2022 • Final
Row - sidewalk and approach
Grading
Apr 28, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Remodel
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: 1,324
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTCHESTER MANOR 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,764
Building Sq. Ft: 2,528
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 16 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,000
Legal Lot Number: 16
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.23
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 80
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,764
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844016000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Lawson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Johnston Middle School
Public 8-9 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Johnston Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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
$297,000 – $360,000
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