1 1/2 Story home is a bank foreclosure and sold as-is, with an excellent opportunity for owner occupant to paint themselves a bargain. Already has big items updated including vinyl siding, windows, recent furnace & central air and front and rear decks. It was built in 1934 with over 1292 sf of finished area plus a full basement and 1 1/2 car garage. The 1st floor has 2 bedrooms, full bath, updated kitchen with oak cabinetry (includes the stove & microwave) The breakfast bar is open to the dining area & formal living room. Upstairs has HUGE master bedroom.
Sold for $131,000
Street View
$131,000
2906 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1baths
1,026sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1934
8,799 Square Feet Lot
$208,300 Zestimate®
$128/sqft
$1,433 Estimated rent
Home value
$208,300
$187,000 - $227,000
$1,433/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,026 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 8,799 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 10013131001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Foundation: Masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1934
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Sold | $131,000+5658.2%$128/sqft |
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| 12/31/2009 | Sold | $2,275-97.2%$2/sqft |
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| 3/30/2009 | Sold | $82,000-8.9%$80/sqft |
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| 2/5/2009 | Price change | $90,000-5.3%$88/sqft |
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| 12/15/2008 | Price change | $95,000-5%$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,530 -0.5% | $189,900 |
| 2023 | $3,548 +0.9% | $189,900 +19.1% |
| 2022 | $3,518 +2.4% | $159,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hillis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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