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1708 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310

$195,000

Home List Price

$2,316*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
940 SqFt
$207/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

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1708 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines$195,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,316*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingAttached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached Garage1 space
Year Built1947
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #691303
Lot Size0.17 Acres
StatusActive

About 1708 Merle Hay Rd

Fantastic location near Merle Hay Mall.2 beds and 1 bath. 1 car attached garage, Fenced private back yard nicely landscaped.Large deck off slider in dining room. Newer windows. Hardwood floor. Newer furnace and central air. Lots of storage. Some finish in basement.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Living Area: 940 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 208-5068
  • Listing Agent: George Archer

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Merrill Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Windsor Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Just s of Franklin on west side of Merle Hay

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $195,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $207/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,422
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$207.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$184

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

235

1708 Merle Hay Rd vs Des Moines

41 DAYS ON ROCKET

-2 Days

$195,000

-$12.6K Less

$207/SqFt

+$23 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $12.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $23/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #691303

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 208-5068
  • Listing Agent: George Archer

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Nov 03, 2006Home Sold
$115,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$3,422$146,900
2020$3,422$132,000
2019$3,120$132,000
2018$3,120$117,300
2017$2,816$117,300

History based on county public records data.

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$1,041

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$651

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10

  • Windsor Elementary School

  • 5912 University Ave

  • 0.63 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 0.38 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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4
/10

  • Merrill Middle School

  • 5301 Grand Ave

  • 1.86 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 7.08 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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3
/10

  • Roosevelt High School

  • 4419 Center St

  • 1.52 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

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. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1708 Merle Hay Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1708 Merle Hay Rd property is $195,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1708 Merle Hay Rd is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1708 Merle Hay Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1708 Merle Hay Rd are:
Windsor Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Merrill Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Roosevelt High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,422 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on November 3, 2006 for $115,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1708 Merle Hay Rd has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1708 Merle Hay Rd is 940 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1708 Merle Hay Rd is 1947.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50310›1708 Merle Hay Rd

This home is located at 1708 Merle Hay Rd in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. This 940 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $195,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 55 sold above asking price, over 121 sold below and more than 59 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 8.5% between February 2024 and March 2024. Listings spent 43 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $207,620 during the same period.

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

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