Beautifully updated 3-bed, 3-bath home in the desirable Lower Beaver neighborhood! Features include 2 non-conforming bedrooms in the finished lower level, all new interior/exterior paint, gleaming hardwood floors, and new flooring throughout. Spacious living room flows into the dining area, and the kitchen offers a cozy breakfast nook. The lower level includes built-ins and tons of extra space, plus a pristine unfinished area with a shower and sink. Enjoy the fenced backyard with perennial gardens and a freshly stained deck. New garage door adds great curb appeal. Move-in ready and full of charm!
Sold for $275,000 on 05/20/25
$275,000
3901 Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,161sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
7,797.24 Square Feet Lot
$276,800 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$1,704 Estimated rent
Home value
$276,800
$263,000 - $291,000
$1,704/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 21, 2025 at 12:32pm
Listed by:
Mariah Klemp (515)608-9242,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Jayme Goodrich
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717009
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,161
- Total interior livable area: 1,161 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 870
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,797 sqft
- Dimensions: 65 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10010007009000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Sold | $275,000$237/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #717009 | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Pending sale | $275,000$237/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717009 | ||
| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+79.2%$237/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717009 | ||
| 3/2/2004 | Sold | $153,500+44.8%$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 9/2/1998 | Sold | $106,000+8.2%$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,416 -3.9% | $250,600 |
| 2023 | $4,594 +0.8% | $250,600 +20.9% |
| 2022 | $4,556 +2.3% | $207,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lower Beaver
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Samuelson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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