$2,672 Closing Credit¹
#708176, Laura Major, Listing Office: Century 21 Signature
$229,900 List price
1729 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA 50310
$2,730
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,085 sqft
0.2 acres
$212 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1729 Merle Hay Rd
Charming 3-bedroom raised ranch in a beautiful, tree-lined neighborhood! This cozy home features a bright living area, a functional kitchen, and a peaceful backyard. The massive detached 2-car garage offers ample storage and will make all those projects a breeze! Don't miss out—schedule a showing today!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,085 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.164 Acres
Year built1949
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #713438
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- MLS Number: 713438
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Real Broker, LLC
- Office Phone: (515) 518-1111
- Listing Agent: Mitch Coluzzi
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2011 | Home Sold | $112,500 |
| Aug 16, 2010 | Home Sold | $56,500 |
| Feb 09, 2006 | Home Sold | $142,500 |
| Dec 02, 2005 | Home Sold | $81,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175,300 | $3,518 |
| 2021 | $153,100 | $3,518 |
| 2020 | $135,700 | $3,518 |
| 2019 | $135,700 | $3,238 |
| 2018 | $121,700 | $3,238 |
| 2017 | $121,700 | $2,912 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•2401 56th St
5
Windsor Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•5912 University Ave
3
Perkins Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•4301 College Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,083. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
57%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Mexican League Soccer
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Books-a-Million
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
Church's Chicken
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Toyota
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Adult Hits
Contemporary Inspirational
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Frequently asked questions
About 1729 Merle Hay Rd
This home is located at 1729 Merle Hay Rd in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 1,085 square foot home, which was built in 1949, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 27, 2025 and is currently priced at $229,900.
In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 47 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,179.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.