Welcome to 5301 Merced St in Des Moines, IA — a spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offering a versatile layout and multiple living spaces in a convenient northwest Des Moines location. On the main floor, you’ll find two separate living rooms. Large windows throughout the home bring in natural light and create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The kitchen offers functional workspace with ample cabinetry and flows easily into the dining and living areas for everyday convenience. Upstairs, the 4 bedrooms are generously sized and have easy access to the full bathroom. The lower level adds even more usable space with a full bathroom, a dedicated laundry area, and plenty of room for recreation, movie nights, a workout space, or additional entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the fenced backyard featuring a back deck perfect for grilling, outdoor dining, pets, or relaxing evenings. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, and major Des Moines amenities, this home offers the space and functionality buyers are looking for in Des Moines real estate. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Est. $1,653 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5301 Merced St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBOR #70183
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$280,000
$169/sq ft
May 15, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$289,900
$175/sq ft
+30
Welcome to 5301 Merced St in Des Moines, IA -- a spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offering a versatile layout and multiple living spaces in a convenient northwest Des Moines location. On the main floor, you'll find two separate living rooms. Large windows throughout the home bring in natural light and create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The kitchen offers functional workspace with ample cabinetry and flows easily into the dining and living areas for everyday convenience. Upstairs, the 4 bedrooms are generously sized and have easy access to the full bathroom. The lower level adds even more usable space with a full bathroom, a dedicated laundry area, and plenty of room for recreation, movie nights, a workout space, or additional entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the fenced backyard featuring a back deck perfect for grilling, outdoor dining, pets, or relaxing evenings. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, and major Des Moines amenities, this home offers the space and functionality buyers are looking for in Des Moines real estate. All information obtained from seller and public records.
DMMLS #740801
Jul 2, 2026
Sold
$280,000
$169/sq ft
May 15, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$289,900
$175/sq ft
DMMLS #383448
Sep 12, 2011
Sold
$110,000
$66/sq ft
Apr 27, 2011
Listed
$115,000
$69/sq ft
+7
Here it is a 4 bedroom 2 story home situated on a quiet tree lined street in NW Des Moines, with Johnston Schools, oversized 2+ car garage, extra parking pad, 2 living rooms, Huge kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, corian counters and hardwood floors. Sliders to deck and fenced back yard.
DMMLS #304906
Jun 15, 2007
Sold
$170,000
$102/sq ft
Apr 23, 2007
Listed
$170,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,944 (+4.7%)
$52,300 + $226,500
$278,800
2024
$4,720 (−1.1%)
$45,300 + $199,200
$244,500
2023
$4,774 (−9.3%)
$45,300 + $199,200
$244,500
2022
$5,264 (+1.7%)
$40,400 + $172,800
$213,200
2021
$5,176 (+1.8%)
$40,400 + $172,800
$213,200
2020
$5,082 (+6.7%)
$40,400 + $172,800
$213,200
2019
$4,764 (+1.0%)
$37,700 + $162,000
$199,700
2018
$4,716 (+6.6%)
$37,700 + $162,000
$199,700
2017
$4,422 (+1.2%)
$33,000 + $145,200
$178,200
2016
$4,370 (+8.5%)
$30,100 + $134,200
$164,300
2013
$4,026
$28,800 + $135,900
$164,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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.
1,660
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
10012844158000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 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
Sep 14, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Mar 24, 2023 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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.