4901 Merced St is a 1,730 square foot house on a 8,722 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $316,040.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
8,722 sq ftLot Size
$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$316,040
$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 0.1% lower than the average sale price ($317K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,482 (+4.8%)
$55,500 + $265,600
$321,100
2024
$5,230 (−0.4%)
$48,000 + $233,300
$281,300
2023
$5,252 (−9.3%)
$48,000 + $233,300
$281,300
2022
$5,788 (+4.1%)
$42,800 + $200,600
$243,400
2021
$5,558 (+1.9%)
$42,800 + $200,600
$243,400
2020
$5,454 (+4.9%)
$42,800 + $200,600
$243,400
2019
$5,198 (+1.1%)
$39,200 + $183,900
$223,100
2018
$5,142 (+10.2%)
$39,200 + $183,900
$223,100
2017
$4,668 (+2.7%)
$34,500 + $168,500
$203,000
2016
$4,544 (+8.7%)
$30,500 + $151,500
$182,000
2013
$4,180
$30,000 + $150,000
$180,000
Tax history for 4901 Merced St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,482 (+4.8%)
$55,500 + $265,600
$321,100
2024
$5,230 (−0.4%)
$48,000 + $233,300
$281,300
2023
$5,252 (−9.3%)
$48,000 + $233,300
$281,300
2022
$5,788 (+4.1%)
$42,800 + $200,600
$243,400
2021
$5,558 (+1.9%)
$42,800 + $200,600
$243,400
2020
$5,454 (+4.9%)
$42,800 + $200,600
$243,400
2019
$5,198 (+1.1%)
$39,200 + $183,900
$223,100
2018
$5,142 (+10.2%)
$39,200 + $183,900
$223,100
2017
$4,668 (+2.7%)
$34,500 + $168,500
$203,000
2016
$4,544 (+8.7%)
$30,500 + $151,500
$182,000
2013
$4,180
$30,000 + $150,000
$180,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 970
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BEL AIRE WEST 4
Living Sq. Ft: 1,730
Building Sq. Ft: 3,140
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 19 BEL AIRE WEST PLAT NO 4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,722
Legal Lot Number: 19
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,730
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,722 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10001502019619
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 • 2.6mi
8/10
Johnston Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$301,000 – $364,000
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