Located on the residential part of Merle Hay Rd., only 2 lanes. Listed for sale with Iowa Realty MLS: 439523
Basement has an unconventional bedroom with a closet, a living room, a storage area, laundry and has a 3/4 bath. Kitchen and a full bath on 1st level have been updated. Dining room has a sliding glass door leading to the deck with hot tub and room to BBQ. House had NEWER electrical wiring updated and a NEWER sub panel installed, NEWER roof, NEWER high efficiency furnace NEWER A/C unit and fresh paint inside and out. Garage has side door to the yard and a NEWER electric garage door opener, fresh paint and newer electrical. Fenced in backyard with detached oversized 2 car garage 20x24
Sold for $208,000
$208,000
1700 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
940sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1947
7,200 Square Feet Lot
$195,800 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$1,290 Estimated rent
Home value
$195,800
$172,000 - $215,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 940 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Cement / Concrete
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10004860000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,210
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $208,000+80.1%$221/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/22/2014 | Sold | $115,500-0.9%$123/sqft |
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| 7/15/2014 | Listed for sale | $116,500+37.9%$124/sqft |
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| 8/24/2009 | Sold | $84,500-6%$90/sqft |
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| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $89,888$96/sqft |
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| 4/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $89,888-9.1%$96/sqft |
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| 3/2/2009 | Listing removed | $98,888$105/sqft |
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| 9/15/2008 | Listed for sale | $98,888-15.5%$105/sqft |
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| 9/12/2005 | Sold | $117,000+14.7%$124/sqft |
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| 8/27/2003 | Sold | $102,000$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,210 +2.2% | $189,400 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $3,140 -3.9% | $170,100 |
| 2023 | $3,268 +0.9% | $170,100 +15.3% |
| 2022 | $3,240 +4.7% | $147,500 |
| 2021 | $3,094 -3.6% | $147,500 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $3,210 +9.1% | $132,600 |
| 2019 | $2,942 +1.2% | $132,600 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $2,908 | $118,000 |
| 2017 | $2,908 +14.8% | $118,000 +12.6% |
| 2016 | $2,532 | $104,800 |
| 2015 | $2,532 +13.4% | $104,800 +9.1% |
| 2014 | $2,232 | $96,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $96,100 -10.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $107,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $107,100 -5.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,500 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $109,800 +7% |
| 2006 | -- | $102,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $102,600 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,040 +17.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $80,300 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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