$210,000

1805 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,494
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
961 sqft
0.2 acres
$219 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1805 Merle Hay Rd

Welcome home! This 4 bed, 1 3/4 bath bungalow has a lot to offer. Vinyl siding and windows, gutter guards, new roof + a newer HVAC system will make maintenance and living very affordable. The home has been refreshed with a new coat of paint, an updated kitchen as well as an updated bathroom with new fixtures throughout. You will also find hard wood floors throughout most of the space. The basement has a 4th bedroom that would make a great guest room or home office + 3/4 bath and has a radon mitigation system installed. The back yard is fully fenced and has ample space for any outdoor enthusiast. This home is located in a very convenient location with easy access to I-235 as well as restaurants and shopping. Schedule a showing today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size961 sqft
Lot size0.164 Acres
Year built1949
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #711699
Garage1 space

Summary

  • MLS Number: 711699
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
  • Office Phone: (515) 453-5267
  • Listing Agent: Jarod Snover

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$210,000

1805 Merle Hay Rd

$2,494

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 15, 2022
Home Sold
$174,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$158,700$2,982
2021$138,600$2,982
2020$123,800$2,982
2019$123,800$2,610
2018$109,700$2,610
2017$109,700$2,390

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.

All data from GreatSchools

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. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area 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 BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • ToyotaToyota
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1805 Merle Hay Rd

This home is located at 1805 Merle Hay Rd in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 961 square foot home, which was built in 1949, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $210,000.

Over 19 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 88 listings were sold below the listed price and 27 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 3.9% between December and January 2025. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $215,388, while the average time on the real estate market was 46 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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