Here is a hard to find 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story home in the Johnston School System. 2 car attached garage- Owner has just replaced the carpet throughout the entire house including the basement.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,814 (+4.7%)
$52,300 + $219,200
$271,500
2024
$4,598 (−1.3%)
$45,300 + $192,800
$238,100
2023
$4,660 (−9.3%)
$45,300 + $192,800
$238,100
2022
$5,138 (+7.2%)
$40,400 + $167,700
$208,100
2021
$4,792 (+2.0%)
$40,400 + $167,700
$208,100
2020
$4,700 (+7.2%)
$40,400 + $167,700
$208,100
2019
$4,386 (+1.2%)
$37,700 + $155,800
$193,500
2018
$4,336 (+7.0%)
$37,700 + $155,800
$193,500
2017
$4,054 (+6.7%)
$33,000 + $139,600
$172,600
2016
$3,798 (+7.6%)
$30,100 + $129,100
$159,200
2013
$3,530
$28,800 + $123,100
$151,900
Tax history for 5221 Merced St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,814 (+4.7%)
$52,300 + $219,200
$271,500
2024
$4,598 (−1.3%)
$45,300 + $192,800
$238,100
2023
$4,660 (−9.3%)
$45,300 + $192,800
$238,100
2022
$5,138 (+7.2%)
$40,400 + $167,700
$208,100
2021
$4,792 (+2.0%)
$40,400 + $167,700
$208,100
2020
$4,700 (+7.2%)
$40,400 + $167,700
$208,100
2019
$4,386 (+1.2%)
$37,700 + $155,800
$193,500
2018
$4,336 (+7.0%)
$37,700 + $155,800
$193,500
2017
$4,054 (+6.7%)
$33,000 + $139,600
$172,600
2016
$3,798 (+7.6%)
$30,100 + $129,100
$159,200
2013
$3,530
$28,800 + $123,100
$151,900
*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
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
8,125 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10012844160000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.187
Lot Size Acres: 0.187
Lot Size Dimensions: 65X125
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 504
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,924
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10012844160000
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 • 4.4mi
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
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$247,000 – $299,000
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