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Off Market May 2023 for $280K

$285,019

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,850/mo

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1,034

sq ft

5121 Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50310

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1971Year Built

8,125 sq ftLot Size

$276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Maria Dillon • Iowa Realty Ankeny

Contact: 515-453-5800

Bought with Tracy Adams • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

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•Source:DMMLS #670535

Redfin Estimate

$285,019

$5,019 since sold in May 2023$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 14.5% higher than the average sale price ($249K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$280,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,660 sq ft
5301 Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$180,000
B
3 beds2 baths969 sq ft
4127 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$295,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,056 sq ft
4412 63rd St, Urbandale, IA 50322
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$264,900
D
3 beds2 baths982 sq ft
4134 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$250,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths948 sq ft
4018 55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$223,000
F
3 beds2 baths876 sq ft
4133 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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Market trends in 50310, IA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.8%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$240K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

185

29 MoM

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Sale history for 5121 Merced St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #670535

May 8, 2023

Sold

$280,000

$271/sq ft

Apr 10, 2023

Pending

—

Apr 7, 2023

Listed

$275,000

$266/sq ft

DMMLS #566921

Sep 12, 2018

Sold

$205,000

$198/sq ft

Aug 15, 2018

Pending

—

Aug 4, 2018

Listed

$205,000

$198/sq ft

+15

Pride of ownership and move in ready and full of updates and amenities you don't see at this price range! Features include - 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, walkout, LP Smart siding, newer windows & patio doors, updated baths and kitchen with new cabinets, counters, stainless steel appliances and under cabinet lights, 12x20 deck with lighting overlooking fenced yard and 12x20 shed with attic storage. Tankless water heater, gas fireplace down and roof, siding, paint and mechanicals make a great move in ready home!!

Public Records

May 21, 2008

Sold

$155,000

$150/sq ft

DMMLS #324016

May 20, 2008

Sold

$154,900

$150/sq ft

Feb 29, 2008

Listed

$154,900

$150/sq ft

Move-in ready for you! Stylish, all updated home w/ great location & Johnston schools. Tile entry, new carpet (2006) in family room, dining room, updated eat-in kitchen w/ all appliances, sliders to deck overlooking great fenced-in back yard w/ patio & garden shed. Three bedrooms, hall bath w/ tile floors & his & her sinks. Finished walkout lower level w/ 2nd family room, 4th bedroom, 1/2 bath, and laundry (washer/dryer stay), and 2 car oversized attached garage. New paint, updated baths, kitchen, new high-efficiency furnace/AC, custom landscaping & more. Quick possession! Unbelievable condition. .. Must see.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,648 (+4.7%)

$52,300 + $209,800

$262,100

2024

$4,438 (+3.7%)

$45,300 + $184,600

$229,900

2023

$4,278 (−9.2%)

$45,300 + $184,600

$229,900

2022

$4,714 (+1.8%)

$40,400 + $159,500

$199,900

2021

$4,632 (+2.0%)

$40,400 + $159,500

$199,900

2020

$4,542 (+10.8%)

$40,400 + $159,500

$199,900

2019

$4,100 (+1.1%)

$37,700 + $149,600

$187,300

2018

$4,054 (+7.3%)

$37,700 + $149,600

$187,300

2017

$3,778 (+10.1%)

$33,000 + $128,900

$161,900

2016

$3,430 (+8.8%)

$30,100 + $118,800

$148,900

2013

$3,152

$28,800 + $109,200

$138,000

Tax history for 5121 Merced St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,648 (+4.7%)

$52,300 + $209,800

$262,100

2024

$4,438 (+3.7%)

$45,300 + $184,600

$229,900

2023

$4,278 (−9.2%)

$45,300 + $184,600

$229,900

2022

$4,714 (+1.8%)

$40,400 + $159,500

$199,900

2021

$4,632 (+2.0%)

$40,400 + $159,500

$199,900

2020

$4,542 (+10.8%)

$40,400 + $159,500

$199,900

2019

$4,100 (+1.1%)

$37,700 + $149,600

$187,300

2018

$4,054 (+7.3%)

$37,700 + $149,600

$187,300

2017

$3,778 (+10.1%)

$33,000 + $128,900

$161,900

2016

$3,430 (+8.8%)

$30,100 + $118,800

$148,900

2013

$3,152

$28,800 + $109,200

$138,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

—

Lot width

65 ft.

Lot depth

125 ft.

Lot size

8,125 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,034

Year built

1971

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

10012844167000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Gas Log

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Cable TV, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Open, Patio
Other Structures: Storage
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Chain Link, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.187
Lot Size Acres: 0.187
Lot Size Dimensions: 65X125
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3A

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 425
Foundation Details: Block

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,983

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,034
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844167000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lawson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi

7/10

Johnston Middle School

Public 8-9 • Assigned • 2.5mi

8/10

Johnston Senior High School

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi

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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Des Moines, IA • 50310

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Estimated sale price

$271,000 – $328,000

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Home values near 5121 Merced St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5108 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1034 Sq. Ft.	$278,723
5124 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1704 Sq. Ft.	$297,788

Address	Redfin Estimate
5114 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1192 Sq. Ft.	$313,564
5200 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$290,213

Address	Redfin Estimate
5120 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$291,612
5130 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$259,960

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