Well-maintained split foyer home located in the desirable Johnston Community School District! The main level offers a spacious living room, dining area with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, an updated kitchen, and newer flooring throughout much of the space. Three bedrooms are located on the main floor, including a primary bedroom with convenient pass-through access to the full bathroom. Finished lower level provides additional living space with a second wood-burning fireplace, a 4th bedroom, and a half bath—perfect for guests, a home office, or extra entertaining space. Step outside to the deck overlooking the flat, fully fenced backyard featuring blackberry bushes along with mature peach, pear, and plum trees. Major exterior updates include newer windows and siding (2017) and a roof replacement in 2019.
For sale
$285,000
5108 Merced St, Des Moines, IA 50310
4beds
1,034sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
8,755.56 Square Feet Lot
$281,300 Zestimate®
$276/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Second wood-burning fireplaceHalf bathUpdated kitchenBlackberry bushes
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Listed by:
Charissa Peters,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing,
Carin Birt,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740744
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,034
- Total interior livable area: 1,034 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 425
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 8,755.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 125
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10012844141000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
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: $276/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $252,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,784
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$281,300
$267,000 - $295,000
$1,428/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+3.6%$276/sqft |
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| 11/8/2024 | Sold | $275,000$266/sqft |
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| 9/23/2024 | Pending sale | $275,000$266/sqft |
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| 9/18/2024 | Price change | $275,000-5.1%$266/sqft |
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| 7/26/2024 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$280/sqft |
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| 7/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,900$290/sqft |
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| 7/3/2024 | Listing removed | $299,900$290/sqft |
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| 6/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $299,900+96.7%$290/sqft |
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| 6/2/2008 | Sold | $152,500$147/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,258 +4.8% | $252,000 +14.1% |
| 2024 | $4,062 -1.2% | $220,800 |
| 2023 | $4,110 -9.3% | $220,800 +14.8% |
| 2022 | $4,530 +1.8% | $192,400 |
| 2021 | $4,448 +2% | $192,400 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $4,362 +7.2% | $180,200 |
| 2019 | $4,068 +1.1% | $180,200 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $4,022 | $160,700 |
| 2017 | $4,022 +10% | $160,700 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $3,656 | $147,900 |
| 2015 | $3,656 +6.1% | $147,900 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $3,446 | $142,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $142,900 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $144,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $144,100 -0.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $144,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $144,800 +11.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $130,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $130,100 +7.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $121,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $121,500 +4.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $116,240 +8.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $107,490 |
| 2001 | -- | $107,490 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Meredith
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lawson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10Johnston Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 2.6 mi
- 9/10Johnston Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Johnston
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Meredith
- 5108 Merced St
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