Charming Brick Ranch with Massive Potential! Discover the perfect blend of solid construction and future opportunity with this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bath brick ranch located in Des Moines. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a move-in-ready space, investor, or a DIY enthusiast dreaming of a custom garage, this home offers the ideal foundation. Step inside to enjoy a comfortable, welcoming layout designed for easy living. The home features a large living and dining room area that provides plenty of room to relax and entertain. A generous kitchen area awaits your culinary touch, offering ample space for meal prep and dining. Enjoy the ultimate perk of a main-level laundry room, eliminating the need to haul baskets to the basement.
On the outside, the property includes a concrete slab already in place, making the addition of a future garage a seamless project for a new owner. Large yard with storage shed, providing plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, and storage. Located in a highly walkable area of Des Moines, you are positioned near everyday amenities and have easy access to major roads, making your daily commute a breeze.
Property currently occupied by tenant with a lease through 1/31/2027. 48hrs Advance Notice is needed for showings. Thank you.
For sale
$215,000
2734 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,376sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
7,535 Square Feet Lot
$208,400 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 100 days
- 172
- 5
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tim Hegwood (515)314-3997,
PMI Realty Central Iowa
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741395
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,376
- Total interior livable area: 1,376 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 7,535 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 57 x 132
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10042525432029
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1936
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: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,504
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 101 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$208,400
$198,000 - $219,000
$1,533/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+30614.3%$156/sqft |
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| 12/20/2024 | Sold | $700-99.5%$1/sqft |
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| 1/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/8/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,230+1.2%$1/sqft |
Source: PMI Central Iowa Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2019 | Listing removed | $1,215$1/sqft |
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| 3/14/2019 | Price change | $1,215-6.2%$1/sqft |
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| 1/8/2019 | Price change | $1,295-4.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Property Management Inc. - Central Iowa Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,350$1/sqft |
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| 12/7/2018 | Sold | $135,000-9.9%$98/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #566455 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2018 | Pending sale | $149,900$109/sqft |
Source: PMI Realty Central Iowa #566455 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2018 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$109/sqft |
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| 8/29/2018 | Price change | $159,900-5.9%$116/sqft |
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| 8/14/2018 | Price change | $169,900-5.6%$123/sqft |
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| 8/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $179,900+111.6%$131/sqft |
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| 11/5/2010 | Sold | $85,000+25.9%$62/sqft |
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| 4/9/2004 | Sold | $67,500-1.5%$49/sqft |
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| 5/1/2002 | Sold | $68,500$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,504 +1.7% | $190,800 +9% |
| 2024 | $3,444 -0.9% | $175,100 |
| 2023 | $3,474 +0.8% | $175,100 +18.8% |
| 2022 | $3,448 +2.5% | $147,400 |
| 2021 | $3,364 -3.7% | $147,400 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $3,494 +28.8% | $134,800 |
| 2019 | $2,712 -13.5% | $134,800 +33.6% |
| 2018 | $3,134 +16.8% | $100,900 |
| 2017 | $2,684 +11.6% | $100,900 +10.5% |
| 2016 | $2,406 | $91,300 |
| 2015 | $2,406 +5.9% | $91,300 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $2,272 | $88,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $88,700 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,200 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $93,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $93,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $93,300 +12.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $83,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $83,000 +5% |
| 2003 | -- | $79,010 -9.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $87,340 |
| 2001 | -- | $87,340 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
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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