5214 Merced St is a 1,000 square foot house on a 8,125 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 03, 2016 for $89,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $250,742.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
8,125 sq ftLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$250,742
$162K since sold in November 2016$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 0.1% lower than the average sale price ($251K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Nov 18, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
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: 1,000
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Building Style Type: Split Level
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESTCHESTER MANOR 3
Living Sq. Ft: 1,000
Building Sq. Ft: 1,520
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: LOT 62 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 3
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,125
Legal Lot Number: 62
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.187
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 65
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844148000
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 • 4.5mi
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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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
$239,000 – $289,000
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