Great opportunity for both homeowners or investors alike. This 4 bedroom brick 1 1/2 story or multi-family rental is located just north of University Ave. The home has a walkout basement and sits on an extra deep lot. For many years this property has been a rental. Current rental license is in place. Good primary residence or smart investment. Hurry!
For sale
$247,000
1350 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
1,568sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.45 Acres Lot
$238,500 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walkout basementExtra deep lot
- 19 hours |
- 135 |
- 9 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
JAMIE SMITH 515-453-6330,
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747621
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 297
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10007067000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
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: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $213,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,027
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$238,500
$227,000 - $250,000
$2,138/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $247,000$158/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747621 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,842 +2% | $213,600 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $3,766 -3.8% | $191,400 |
| 2023 | $3,914 +0.8% | $191,400 +15.2% |
| 2022 | $3,884 +5.8% | $166,100 |
| 2021 | $3,670 -3.8% | $166,100 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $3,814 +7.7% | $147,100 |
| 2019 | $3,540 +1% | $147,100 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $3,504 | $131,700 |
| 2017 | $3,504 +13.8% | $131,700 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $3,078 | $116,800 |
| 2015 | $3,078 +13.2% | $116,800 +10% |
| 2014 | $2,720 | $106,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $106,200 -10.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $118,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $118,700 -6.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $127,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $127,000 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $122,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $122,800 +20% |
| 2006 | -- | $102,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $102,300 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $93,750 +19.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,550 |
| 2001 | -- | $78,550 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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