$265,000

1800 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA 50310

$3,147
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,548 sqft
0.2 acres
$171 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1800 Merle Hay Rd

You'll love calling this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home! With a 4th non-conforming bedroom and multiple living spaces, there's room for everyone. The main level features three bedrooms and a cozy living room at the front of the house. Just off the kitchen, a huge family room offers stunning views of the oversized back deck perfect for entertaining. Keep your cars protected this winter in the detached 2-car garage, complete with brand-new epoxy floors. The finished basement provides a third living space, abundant storage, and a bonus 4th non-conforming bedroom. This home is move-in ready with a new roof, HVAC, AC unit, and a radon mitigation system to be installed before closing! Plus, you'll love the convenience of being near Merle Hay, with shopping, dining, and entertainment just minutes away. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,548 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.165 Acres
Year built1947
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #713596
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning

Summary

  • MLS Number: 713596
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 223-9492
  • Office Email: info@precisiondsm.com
  • Listing Agent: Chris Kew

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bungalow-style home featuring board and batten siding, a shingled roof, a front lawn, fence, and a chimney

$265,000

1800 Merle Hay Rd

$3,147

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 31, 2023
Home Sold
$210,000
Jun 13, 2016
Home Sold
$137,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$236,600$4,536
2021$204,600$4,536
2020$183,800$4,536
2019$183,800$4,118
2018$163,500$4,118
2017$163,500$3,696

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

6

Clive Learning Academy

Public District PK-6

1.1 mi

1600 73rd St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,442. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

28%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • BuickBuick
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1800 Merle Hay Rd

This home is located at 1800 Merle Hay Rd in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50322 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 1,548 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $265,000.

While more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 42 listings sold at asking price, and more than 124 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 6.3% between February and March 2025. 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.

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