For sale

Price cut: $5K (9/9)

$219,500

2906 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

3beds

1,026sqft

$1,622/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1934

8,799 Square Feet Lot

$217,800 Zestimate^®

$214/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

First-floor laundryFresh finishesNew carpetSpacious yard

Completely remodeled and move-in ready, this charming 3-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of modern updates and everyday convenience, with the added benefit of a driveway conveniently located off Snyder Avenue. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a functional layout, this home has been thoughtfully updated throughout. Recent improvements include new luxury vinyl plank flooring, new carpet, fresh finishes, and beautiful quartz countertops in the kitchen. The finished upper level serves as a spacious third bedroom, adding valuable living space and flexibility. The convenience of first-floor laundry makes daily living easy, while a brand-new water heater provides added peace of mind. Bright and inviting living spaces offer plenty of room to relax and entertain, and the spacious yard provides opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and schools, this home is ready for its next owner to move in and enjoy all the recent updates.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Dining Area, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,026
Total interior livable area: 1,026 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck

Lot

Size: 8,799 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 10013131001000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1934

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $214/sqft
Tax assessed value: $208,900
Annual tax amount: $1,803
Date on market: 6/10/2026
Cumulative days on market: 92 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$217,800

$207,000 - $229,000

$1,518/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/9/2026	Price change	$219,500-2.2%$214/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742672 Report a problem
8/14/2026	Price change	$224,500-4.3%$219/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742672 Report a problem
7/20/2026	Price change	$234,500-2.1%$229/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742672 Report a problem
7/4/2026	Price change	$239,500-2.2%$233/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742672 Report a problem
6/22/2026	Price change	$245,000-2%$239/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742672 Report a problem
6/10/2026	Listed for sale	$250,000+90.8%$244/sqft
Source: DMMLS #742672 Report a problem
2/24/2026	Sold	$131,000+5658.2%$128/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/31/2009	Sold	$2,275-97.2%$2/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/30/2009	Sold	$82,000-8.9%$80/sqft
Source: DMMLS #337815 Report a problem
2/5/2009	Price change	$90,000-5.3%$88/sqft
Source: Homes.com #337815 Report a problem
12/15/2008	Price change	$95,000-5%$93/sqft
Source: Homes.com #337815 Report a problem
11/7/2008	Listed for sale	$100,000-1.5%$97/sqft
Source: Homes.com #337815 Report a problem
10/25/2002	Sold	$101,500+39%$99/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/26/2000	Sold	$73,000$71/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,606 +2.2%	$208,900 +10%
2024	$3,530 -0.5%	$189,900
2023	$3,548 +0.9%	$189,900 +19.1%
2022	$3,518 +2.4%	$159,400
2021	$3,436 -3.6%	$159,400 +9%
2020	$3,564 +8.1%	$146,300
2019	$3,298 +1.2%	$146,300 +11.5%
2018	$3,258	$131,200
2017	$3,258 +12.1%	$131,200 +10.3%
2016	$2,906	$119,000
2015	$2,906 +7.5%	$119,000 +3.9%
2014	$2,704	$114,500
2013	--	$114,500 +0.6%
2012	--	$113,800
2011	--	$113,800 -4.8%
2010	--	$119,600 -0.3%
2009	--	$120,000
2008	--	$120,000
2007	--	$120,000 -0.5%
2006	--	$120,600
2005	--	$120,600 +17.7%
2003	--	$102,430 +16%
2002	--	$88,320
2001	--	$88,320