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Sold for $142,000 on 01/29/25
$142,000
2720 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
704sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
7,753.68 Square Feet Lot
$141,800 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$1,278 Estimated rent
Home value
$141,800
$133,000 - $150,000
$1,278/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 27, 2025 at 09:00am
Listed by:
Christopher Lewis (515)779-8983,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Dennis Diaz Rodas
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 709276
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 704
- Total interior livable area: 704 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Other,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,753 sqft
- Dimensions: 57 x 136
Details
- Parcel number: 10013217000000
- Zoning: NX1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2025 | Listing removed | $1,750$2/sqft |
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| 3/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,750$2/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Sold | $142,000-2.1%$202/sqft |
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| 1/14/2025 | Pending sale | $145,000$206/sqft |
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| 1/7/2025 | Price change | $145,000-3.3%$206/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,670 +0.2% | $146,200 |
| 2023 | $2,664 +0.8% | $146,200 +19.9% |
| 2022 | $2,642 +2.7% | $121,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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