Reintroducing 1704 Merle Hay Rd! This charming home has undergone quite the transformation! With new interior paint throughout it’s so fresh and bright! You’ll enjoy the large kitchen with quartz counters, huge fully fenced backyard, big deck, so much natural light, dry basement (just waiting to be finished) newer driveway, new carpet, real hardwoods, furnace and a/c 2021, water heater 2025, newer shingles. This home is solid and just waiting on you! The cherry on top is that the seller is offering to help you realize your dream of homeownership by providing a 2/1 interest rate buy down with an acceptable offer. That could be a savings of up to $275 per month for the first year. This home is also located in the NFC lending area which could provide up to $23,500 in down payment assistance, closing costs, and renovation/update costs. All subject to loan qualifications. It’s an incredible value for the location, school district, features and space. Come experience it for yourself!
For sale
$235,000
1704 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,085sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,187.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Real hardwoodsBig deckFresh and brightNew interior paint throughoutNew carpetSo much natural lightNewer driveway
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 17 hours ago
Listed by:
Amy Wilkins (515)318-1633,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 735047
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,085
- Total interior livable area: 1,085 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,187.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10004859000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,One and One Half Story,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $165,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,482
- Date on market: 2/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000$217/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listing removed | $235,000$217/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000$217/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Listing removed | $235,000$217/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $235,000+11.2%$217/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Sold | $211,250-1.7%$195/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Pending sale | $214,900$198/sqft |
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| 3/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $214,900+163.7%$198/sqft |
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| 11/30/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/18/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 5/4/2012 | Sold | $81,500-14.1%$75/sqft |
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| 4/24/2012 | Price change | $94,900-5%$87/sqft |
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| 4/17/2012 | Price change | $99,900-4.8%$92/sqft |
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| 3/27/2012 | Price change | $104,900-3.7%$97/sqft |
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| 3/14/2012 | Price change | $108,900-0.9%$100/sqft |
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| 2/4/2012 | Price change | $109,900-0.1%$101/sqft |
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| 1/10/2012 | Price change | $110,000-6.4%$101/sqft |
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| 12/2/2011 | Price change | $117,500-2%$108/sqft |
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| 10/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $119,900+90.3%$111/sqft |
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| 9/26/2011 | Sold | $63,000-2.9%$58/sqft |
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| 7/31/2011 | Price change | $64,900-7.2%$60/sqft |
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| 6/29/2011 | Price change | $69,900-12.5%$64/sqft |
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| 5/20/2011 | Listed for sale | $79,900-35.4%$74/sqft |
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| 4/25/2011 | Sold | $123,717+7.1%$114/sqft |
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| 8/12/2005 | Sold | $115,500+7.4%$106/sqft |
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| 11/20/2002 | Sold | $107,500+12.6%$99/sqft |
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| 3/12/2001 | Sold | $95,500+13%$88/sqft |
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| 2/22/2000 | Sold | $84,500+3.2%$78/sqft |
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| 12/17/1998 | Sold | $81,900+59%$75/sqft |
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| 9/8/1998 | Sold | $51,500$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,264 -4.2% | $165,900 |
| 2023 | $3,406 +0.8% | $165,900 +14.8% |
| 2022 | $3,380 +4.4% | $144,500 |
| 2021 | $3,236 -3.7% | $144,500 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $3,362 +8.5% | $129,700 |
| 2019 | $3,098 +1% | $129,700 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $3,068 | $115,300 |
| 2017 | $3,068 +13.9% | $115,300 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $2,694 | $102,200 |
| 2015 | $2,694 +12.4% | $102,200 +9.2% |
| 2014 | $2,396 | $93,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $93,600 -10.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $104,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $104,200 -6.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $111,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $111,100 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $107,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $107,400 +3.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $103,900 +9.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $95,070 +16.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,540 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,540 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,508/mo
Principal & interest
$1212
Property taxes
$296
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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