Cute brick bungalow on the west edge of Beaverdale and updated throughout. Some of the terrific features are newer roof, front deck, rear patio, shed, driveway, water heater, basement windows, gutters, with leaf guard, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Additionally, the basement has been waterproofed and has a new sump pump system and is painted and could be finished for further expansion. This is a home that you can move right in and not worry about anything. Also, NFC funds can be used to build a garage.
Sold for $750
$750
2520 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
998sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1952
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$190,900 Zestimate®
$1/sqft
$1,309 Estimated rent
Home value
$190,900
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 998 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 10042525479032
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $205,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,798
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2024 | Sold | $750-99.4%$1/sqft |
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| 12/7/2016 | Sold | $119,900$120/sqft |
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| 10/25/2016 | Price change | $119,900-2.9%$120/sqft |
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| 10/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $123,500+91.5%$124/sqft |
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| 7/24/2008 | Sold | $64,500-7.7%$65/sqft |
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| 5/27/2008 | Listed for sale | $69,900-22.3%$70/sqft |
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| 3/7/2008 | Sold | $90,000+0.6%$90/sqft |
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| 5/21/2004 | Sold | $89,500+101.1%$90/sqft |
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| 2/19/2003 | Sold | $44,500-49.4%$45/sqft |
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| 1/2/2001 | Sold | $88,000+10.1%$88/sqft |
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| 5/19/1999 | Sold | $79,900+68.2%$80/sqft |
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| 3/25/1999 | Sold | $47,500+20.3%$48/sqft |
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| 12/18/1998 | Sold | $39,500$40/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,798 +1.8% | $205,600 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $3,732 +12.5% | $189,700 |
| 2023 | $3,316 +0.8% | $189,700 +34.8% |
| 2022 | $3,290 +2% | $140,700 |
| 2021 | $3,226 -3.8% | $140,700 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $3,352 +7.6% | $129,300 |
| 2019 | $3,114 +1% | $129,300 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $3,084 | $115,900 |
| 2017 | $3,084 +44% | $115,900 +24.2% |
| 2016 | $2,142 | $93,300 |
| 2015 | $2,142 +1.8% | $93,300 -1.3% |
| 2014 | $2,104 | $94,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $94,500 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $95,000 -0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $95,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $95,600 -13.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $110,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $110,700 +18.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $93,100 +7.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,820 +12% |
| 2002 | -- | $77,490 |
| 2001 | -- | $77,490 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Merle Hay
- 2520 Merle Hay Rd