This has been a great owner occupied duplex. Just currently installed egress windows in both sides of the basement. The east side has 2 bedrooms, bath, living room, dining area and eat-in kitchen all on the main floor. The lower level has been recently completed with an egress window in the 3rd bedroom, laundry and storage. It is rented with a 1 car garage. The west side is larger and has a 2 car garage. The living room and kitchen are larger. Basement is getting finished to provide 3rd bedroom on west unit with egress window. Permits have been pulled for all work. Landlord only pays water.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by DeAnn Lee Holland• RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with Bud Riemenschneider• Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source:DMMLS #409987
Redfin Estimate
$296,658
$115K since sold in December 2018$11K since July
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This has been a great owner occupied duplex. Just currently installed egress windows in both sides of the basement. The east side has 2 bedrooms, bath, living room, dining area and eat-in kitchen all on the main floor. The lower level has been recently completed with an egress window in the 3rd bedroom, laundry and storage. It is rented with a 1 car garage. The west side is larger and has a 2 car garage. The living room and kitchen are larger. Basement is getting finished to provide 3rd bedroom on west unit with egress window. Permits have been pulled for all work. Landlord only pays water.
DMMLS #346227
Jul 20, 2009
Sold
$163,500
$95/sq ft
May 6, 2009
Listed
$175,000
$101/sq ft
Wonderful brick duplex. Larger unit is on west - perfect for owner occupant; east side is tidy apartment with one car garage. 2 new furnaces - 2 full basements. Attractive street just north Hoover High School. Owner occupied on east.
Public Records
Nov 1, 2006
Sold
$166,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,850 (+4.7%)
$54,800 + $221,600
$276,400
2024
$4,632 (+1.4%)
$47,500 + $192,400
$239,900
2023
$4,566 (−9.3%)
$47,500 + $192,400
$239,900
2022
$5,034 (+5.2%)
$38,700 + $165,200
$203,900
2021
$4,784 (+1.8%)
$38,700 + $165,200
$203,900
2020
$4,698 (−3.7%)
$38,700 + $165,200
$203,900
2019
$4,880 (+1.0%)
$34,900 + $149,700
$184,600
2018
$4,832 (+5.5%)
$34,900 + $149,700
$184,600
2017
$4,580 (+23.9%)
$32,300 + $150,300
$182,600
2016
$3,696 (+17.2%)
$29,600 + $140,600
$170,200
2013
$3,154
$23,900 + $115,400
$139,300
Tax history for 4708 Merced St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,850 (+4.7%)
$54,800 + $221,600
$276,400
2024
$4,632 (+1.4%)
$47,500 + $192,400
$239,900
2023
$4,566 (−9.3%)
$47,500 + $192,400
$239,900
2022
$5,034 (+5.2%)
$38,700 + $165,200
$203,900
2021
$4,784 (+1.8%)
$38,700 + $165,200
$203,900
2020
$4,698 (−3.7%)
$38,700 + $165,200
$203,900
2019
$4,880 (+1.0%)
$34,900 + $149,700
$184,600
2018
$4,832 (+5.5%)
$34,900 + $149,700
$184,600
2017
$4,580 (+23.9%)
$32,300 + $150,300
$182,600
2016
$3,696 (+17.2%)
$29,600 + $140,600
$170,200
2013
$3,154
$23,900 + $115,400
$139,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jul 12, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Jan 30, 2012 • 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: 1,725
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTCHESTER MANOR 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,725
Building Sq. Ft: 3,168
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 22 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 792
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,000
Legal Lot Number: 22
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.23
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 80
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,725
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844022003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
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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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
$282,000 – $342,000
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