4800 Merced St is a 1,704 square foot multi-family home on a 0.26 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $286,532.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$286,532
$3,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2% higher than the average sale price ($281K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,190 (+4.8%)
$56,400 + $247,200
$303,600
2024
$4,952 (+3.0%)
$48,900 + $218,000
$266,900
2023
$4,810 (−9.3%)
$48,900 + $218,000
$266,900
2022
$5,302 (+1.5%)
$43,600 + $180,100
$223,700
2021
$5,222 (+1.9%)
$43,600 + $180,100
$223,700
2020
$5,124 (+7.3%)
$43,600 + $180,100
$223,700
2019
$4,774 (+1.1%)
$40,700 + $169,400
$210,100
2018
$4,720 (+8.1%)
$40,700 + $169,400
$210,100
2017
$4,368 (+15.9%)
$35,600 + $154,800
$190,400
2016
$3,770 (+7.5%)
$32,400 + $141,700
$174,100
2013
$3,508
$27,200 + $126,900
$154,100
Tax history for 4800 Merced St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,190 (+4.8%)
$56,400 + $247,200
$303,600
2024
$4,952 (+3.0%)
$48,900 + $218,000
$266,900
2023
$4,810 (−9.3%)
$48,900 + $218,000
$266,900
2022
$5,302 (+1.5%)
$43,600 + $180,100
$223,700
2021
$5,222 (+1.9%)
$43,600 + $180,100
$223,700
2020
$5,124 (+7.3%)
$43,600 + $180,100
$223,700
2019
$4,774 (+1.1%)
$40,700 + $169,400
$210,100
2018
$4,720 (+8.1%)
$40,700 + $169,400
$210,100
2017
$4,368 (+15.9%)
$35,600 + $154,800
$190,400
2016
$3,770 (+7.5%)
$32,400 + $141,700
$174,100
2013
$3,508
$27,200 + $126,900
$154,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 9, 2024 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Gas
Sep 21, 2022 • Final
Building (residential) - home remodel/repair
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: 1,704
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTCHESTER MANOR 2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,704
Building Sq. Ft: 2,608
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 68 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,250
Legal Lot Number: 68
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: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,704
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844068000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$273,000 – $330,000
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