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    $1,950/mo

    1321 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311

    2beds
    1,265sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Single family residence
    Available now
    Dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Detached parking
    Forced air

    What's special

    Refinished hardwood floorsUpdated bathroomInviting living spaceFenced in backyardVery long drivewayBack deckModern kitchen appliances
    This refreshed 1950 gem offers 1,265 sq ft of inviting living space refinished hardwood floors, updated bathroom, and modern kitchen appliances make it fully move in ready. Enjoy your morning coffee on the back deck with your fenced in backyard or unwind in the finished basement with a wet bar.. Situated on a quiet and spacious 6,600 sq ft lot, this friendly Merle Hay home combines typical neighborhood charm with lots of comfort and character. Ready to call it home? Let's connect! This House is within minutes of transportation to Ingersoll restaurants and can get to the heart of downtown Des Moines in less than 10 minutes. With the Interstate being 2 minutes from the house, nowhere in the Des Moines Metro is too far away. Utilities are not included. Looking for 1 year lease to start. Pets are allowed. No smoking inside of house. 1 stall garage detached for parking as well as a very long driveway that can fit up to 5 cars.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,265 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Appliances purchased in 2025, Fenced in Backyard, Heating system: Forced Air, Will allow pets ( up to 2)
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10011937000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/13/2025Listed for rent$1,950$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/19/2021Sold$192,000-1.5%$152/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #630695
    6/14/2021Pending sale$195,000$154/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #630695
    6/4/2021Listed for sale$195,000+85.7%$154/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #630695
    4/25/2013Sold$105,000-8.7%$83/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #406300

    Neighborhood: Merle Hay