$3,266 Closing Credit¹
#709142, Habib, Omar, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
$275,000 List price
3901 Merced St Des Moines, IA 50310
$3,266
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 2 partial
1,161 sqft
0.2 acres
$237 / sqft
House
Property details
About 3901 Merced St
Beautifully updated 3-bed, 3-bath home in the desirable Lower Beaver neighborhood! Features include 2 non-conforming bedrooms in the finished lower level, all new interior/exterior paint, gleaming hardwood floors, and new flooring throughout. Spacious living room flows into the dining area, and the kitchen offers a cozy breakfast nook. The lower level includes built-ins and tons of extra space, plus a pristine unfinished area with a shower and sink. Enjoy the fenced backyard with perennial gardens and a freshly stained deck. New garage door adds great curb appeal. Move-in ready and full of charm!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,161 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.179 Acres
Year built1960
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #717009
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $275,000
- Price/SqFt: $236
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,618
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From Lower Beaver Road going North, turn West on NW Aurora Drive. Turn North on 38th Street, and West on Merced Street. Home is on the right.
- Year Built: 1960
- Living Area: 1,161 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.179 Acres
- MLS Number: 717009
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 608-9242
- Listing Agent: Mariah Klemp
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,600 | $4,618 |
| 2021 | $207,200 | $4,618 |
| 2020 | $190,300 | $4,618 |
| 2019 | $190,300 | $4,260 |
| 2018 | $172,200 | $4,260 |
| 2017 | $172,200 | $3,892 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Samuelson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•3929 Bel Aire Rd
1
Moore Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•3716 50th St
1
Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.8 mi
•2250 30th St
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 $48,043. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
25%
<35k
59%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
32%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Wrestling
College Basketball
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Dillards
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cicis Pizza
Logan's Roadhouse
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Hyundai
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Rock
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 3901 Merced St
The listing price of 3901 Merced St property is $275,000.
The property 3901 Merced St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.
Active Listing: 3901 Merced St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 3901 Merced St are: Samuelson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Moore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Urbandale Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Urbandale High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,618 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 3901 Merced St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 3901 Merced St is 1,161 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 3901 Merced St is 1960.
This home is located at 3901 Merced St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Lower Beaver neighborhood. This 1,161 square foot home, which was built in 1960, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $275,000.
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. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 6.3% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $215,179, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.