Great investment property/with income potential of over $2,100 per month. Johnston Schools. This duplex is unique, it has 2 bdrms in one unit and 3 bdrms in the other, spacious kitchens, lots of counter space, also large Living rooms. This duplex is on a corner lot which has one, 2 car garages and 1 oversized garage both unattached, one built in 2007, the other 2010, divided fenced yard, it has been well kept. Investors dream. It also has two spacious decks in the backyard. Shared laundry room. Great location, easy access to major streets and shopping.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pat Egli• Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
Listed by Becky Knight• Iowa Realty Jordan Creek
Bought with Eric Quiner• Iowa Realty Waukee
Source:DMMLS #506235
Redfin Estimate
$292,906
$7,906 since sold in March 2024$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 9.6% higher than the average sale price ($267K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great investment property/with income potential of over $2,100 per month. Johnston Schools. This duplex is unique, it has 2 bdrms in one unit and 3 bdrms in the other, spacious kitchens, lots of counter space, also large Living rooms. This duplex is on a corner lot which has one, 2 car garages and 1 oversized garage both unattached, one built in 2007, the other 2010, divided fenced yard, it has been well kept. Investors dream. It also has two spacious decks in the backyard. Shared laundry room. Great location, easy access to major streets and shopping.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,730 (+4.7%)
$56,400 + $209,500
$265,900
2024
$4,516 (+3.2%)
$48,900 + $185,000
$233,900
2023
$4,376 (−9.3%)
$48,900 + $185,000
$233,900
2022
$4,824 (+1.3%)
$43,600 + $151,800
$195,400
2021
$4,760 (+1.8%)
$43,600 + $151,800
$195,400
2020
$4,676 (+6.5%)
$43,600 + $151,800
$195,400
2019
$4,392 (+1.0%)
$40,700 + $143,000
$183,700
2018
$4,348 (+6.4%)
$40,700 + $143,000
$183,700
2017
$4,088 (+18.3%)
$35,600 + $128,700
$164,300
2016
$3,456 (+6.9%)
$32,400 + $119,500
$151,900
2013
$3,232
$27,800 + $102,500
$130,300
Tax history for 4720 Merced St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,730 (+4.7%)
$56,400 + $209,500
$265,900
2024
$4,516 (+3.2%)
$48,900 + $185,000
$233,900
2023
$4,376 (−9.3%)
$48,900 + $185,000
$233,900
2022
$4,824 (+1.3%)
$43,600 + $151,800
$195,400
2021
$4,760 (+1.8%)
$43,600 + $151,800
$195,400
2020
$4,676 (+6.5%)
$43,600 + $151,800
$195,400
2019
$4,392 (+1.0%)
$40,700 + $143,000
$183,700
2018
$4,348 (+6.4%)
$40,700 + $143,000
$183,700
2017
$4,088 (+18.3%)
$35,600 + $128,700
$164,300
2016
$3,456 (+6.9%)
$32,400 + $119,500
$151,900
2013
$3,232
$27,800 + $102,500
$130,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jun 24, 2014 • Final
Tidemark import - plm
Electrical
Electric meter
May 7, 2010 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
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: 998
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Foyer
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTCHESTER MANOR 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,013
Building Sq. Ft: 1,013
Stories Type: Split Foyer
Legal Description: LOT 21 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 868
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,250
Legal Lot Number: 21
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.258
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 90
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,013
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844021000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026
Around this home
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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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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Estimated sale price
$279,000 – $337,000
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