Welcome to 4609 Merced Street, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1.5-story home offering 1,846 sq. ft. of finished living space plus a 1,200 sq. ft. unfinished basement with endless possibilities for storage or future expansion. Located in the Johnston Community School District, this move-in-ready home combines comfort, flexibility, and modern updates.
The bright main level features an updated kitchen with abundant cabinetry, center island, and generous workspace, along with a formal dining area and inviting living room. The spacious four-season room showcases new luxury vinyl plank flooring and provides year-round living space overlooking the backyard. A versatile main-floor room can serve as a bedroom, home office, study, workout room, or hobby space. Upstairs offers two spacious bedrooms with new flooring, including an oversized primary bedroom with a huge walk-in closet.
Enjoy outdoor living with a built-in outdoor kitchen, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Additional features include an attached 2-car garage and a large unfinished basement ready for your personal touch.
Mechanical upgrades include:
96% High Efficiency Modulating Gas Furnace paired with a 2025, 19 SEER low ambient Inverter Heat Pump Condensing unit controlled by a Nest Smart Thermostat.
50 Gallon gas water heater installed June of 2020 and a 2 stage whole home water filtration system installed May of 2026.
New Roof, Copper window accents and Gutters installed in 2019
For sale
Price cut: $5K (10/6)
$335,000
4609 Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
1,846sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining areaVersatile main-floor roomGenerous workspaceSpacious four-season roomCenter islandOversized primary bedroomNew roof
- 82 days
- 921
- 102
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Liz Lashier (515)707-6979,
NextHome Your Way,
Trisha Davis 515-778-9733,
NextHome Your Way
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746707
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,846
- Total interior livable area: 1,846 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Outdoor Kitchen, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 125
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10012844015000
- Zoning: N2B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
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: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $324,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,151
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 82 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Price change | $335,000-1.5%$181/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $340,000-2.9%$184/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+119.4%$190/sqft |
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| 10/18/2005 | Sold | $159,500+17.7%$86/sqft |
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| 1/19/2005 | Sold | $135,500$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,542 +4.8% | $324,000 +14% |
| 2024 | $5,288 -0.3% | $284,300 |
| 2023 | $5,302 -9.3% | $284,300 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $5,844 +1.7% | $245,600 |
| 2021 | $5,746 +1.9% | $245,600 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $5,638 +7% | $230,300 |
| 2019 | $5,270 +1.1% | $230,300 +12% |
| 2018 | $5,212 | $205,700 |
| 2017 | $5,212 +8.8% | $205,700 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $4,790 | $191,100 |
| 2015 | $4,790 +15% | $191,100 +11.9% |
| 2014 | $4,164 | $170,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $170,800 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $172,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $172,200 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $184,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $184,500 +11.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $165,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $165,900 -1.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $168,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $168,500 +4.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $161,010 +8.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $148,610 |
| 2001 | -- | $148,610 |
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Neighborhood: Meredith
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Johnston
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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