For sale

$194,900

2720 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

3beds

704sqft

$1,466/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1935

7,623 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$277/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome to your new home! This cozy 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the main level. On the lower level you're greeted by the 3rd bedroom on the right and a non conforming bedroom on the left, both featuring new carpet. A fenced back yard. The kitchen offers new flooring and a new countertop. The bathroom on the main level features a new sink and shower. This home is conveniently located between I-235 and I-80 making daily commute easy. Come check it out! All information obtained from seller and public record.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Dining Area
Basement: 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: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Fencing: Other,Wood

Lot

Size: 7,623 Square Feet
Dimensions: 56.9 x 134
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 10042525432026
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

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1935

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $277/sqft
Tax assessed value: $159,800
Annual tax amount: $2,898
Date on market: 10/29/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/29/2026	Listed for sale	$194,900+37.3%$277/sqft
Source: DMMLS #752155 Report a problem
3/18/2025	Listing removed	$1,750$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
3/13/2025	Listed for rent	$1,750$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
1/29/2025	Sold	$142,000-2.1%$202/sqft
Source: DMMLS #709276 Report a problem
1/14/2025	Pending sale	$145,000$206/sqft
Source: DMMLS #709276 Report a problem
1/7/2025	Price change	$145,000-3.3%$206/sqft
Source: DMMLS #709276 Report a problem
12/20/2024	Listed for sale	$150,000+21328.6%$213/sqft
Source: DMMLS #709276 Report a problem
9/30/2024	Sold	$700-99.2%$1/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/1/2007	Sold	$88,500+26.4%$126/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/30/2001	Sold	$70,000$99/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,718 +1.8%	$159,800 +9.3%
2024	$2,670 +0.2%	$146,200
2023	$2,664 +0.8%	$146,200 +19.9%
2022	$2,642 +2.7%	$121,900
2021	$2,572 -3.6%	$121,900 +9.1%
2020	$2,668 +9%	$111,700
2019	$2,448 +9.1%	$111,700 +12.1%
2018	$2,244	$99,600
2017	$2,244 +12.4%	$99,600 +11.3%
2016	$1,996	$89,500
2015	$1,996 +5.1%	$89,500 +3.6%
2014	$1,900	$86,400
2013	--	$86,400 -0.2%
2012	--	$86,600
2011	--	$86,600 -4.4%
2010	--	$90,600
2009	--	$90,600
2008	--	$90,600 +6.7%
2007	--	$84,900 +16.8%
2006	--	$72,700
2005	--	$72,700 +9.2%
2003	--	$66,600 +4.4%
2002	--	$63,810
2001	--	$63,810