Spacious Two-Story in Northwest Des Moines & Johnston school system! Home features nearly 2400 sq. ft. finish, great for entertaining and extra rec space. Inviting living room & formal dining room, kitchen w/ all appliances, tile backsplash, breakfast bar & casual dining area leads to side entry & open to family room w/ hardwood floors & fireplace. Sliders to large deck & custom landscaped fenced-in backyard w/ mature trees and oversized 2 car garage. Upstairs you will find a large Master bedroom w/ private access to updated full bath and two additional bedrooms. Recent updates include Central Air unit and Furnace in 2015, radon mitigation system in 2016 and new windows in 2010. Buyers may be able to receive a $10,000 forgivable loan for updates plus closing costs if they finance with Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC).
Spacious Two-Story in great location & Johnston schools! Home features 2400 sq. ft. finish. Inviting living room & formal dining room, kitchen w/ all appliances, tile backsplash, breakfast bar & casual dining area leads to side entry & open to family room w/ hardwood floors & fireplace. Sliders to large deck & custom landscaped fenced-in backyard w/ mature trees. Upstairs huge oversized Master bedroom w/ private access to updated full bath and two additional bedrooms. Finished lower level includes 2nd family room, game/play area & exercise or non-conforming bedroom. 2 1/2 car garage, newer roof, gutters, windows, doors, and more.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,032 (+4.7%)
$52,300 + $231,000
$283,300
2024
$4,806 (−0.4%)
$45,300 + $203,600
$248,900
2023
$4,824 (−9.3%)
$45,300 + $203,600
$248,900
2022
$5,318 (+2.0%)
$40,400 + $175,000
$215,400
2021
$5,216 (+1.8%)
$40,400 + $175,000
$215,400
2020
$5,124 (+6.3%)
$40,400 + $175,000
$215,400
2019
$4,820 (+1.0%)
$37,700 + $163,600
$201,300
2018
$4,772 (+13.9%)
$37,700 + $163,600
$201,300
2017
$4,190 (+5.3%)
$33,000 + $147,300
$180,300
2016
$3,980 (+7.6%)
$30,100 + $134,100
$164,200
2013
$3,700
$28,800 + $129,900
$158,700
Tax history for 5125 Merced St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,032 (+4.7%)
$52,300 + $231,000
$283,300
2024
$4,806 (−0.4%)
$45,300 + $203,600
$248,900
2023
$4,824 (−9.3%)
$45,300 + $203,600
$248,900
2022
$5,318 (+2.0%)
$40,400 + $175,000
$215,400
2021
$5,216 (+1.8%)
$40,400 + $175,000
$215,400
2020
$5,124 (+6.3%)
$40,400 + $175,000
$215,400
2019
$4,820 (+1.0%)
$37,700 + $163,600
$201,300
2018
$4,772 (+13.9%)
$37,700 + $163,600
$201,300
2017
$4,190 (+5.3%)
$33,000 + $147,300
$180,300
2016
$3,980 (+7.6%)
$30,100 + $134,100
$164,200
2013
$3,700
$28,800 + $129,900
$158,700
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
8,125 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,568
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10012844166000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.