
1419 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA 50311
Merle Hay NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of January 2025Affordable and Adorable! Investors and owner occupants alike, a must see. You can't beat this delightful two bedroom 1.5 story home with full bathrooms on the 1st and 2nd floor. Throughout this unpolished gem, original hardwood flooring lies just beneath the carpet. The unfinished basement has two distinct rooms. The first room sports a solid work area with a large sturdy workbench. The second room could be a third nonconforming bedroom or an office area. The kitchen is charming with nice cabinets and formica counter tops. This property has a 1 car detached garage with a car port attached. One owner has maintained this house for 60 plus years.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Margie Monachino
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Co-Listed By
Scott Seyler
VIA Group, REALTORS
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1951
Lot Details
- 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned R1-60
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,245 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Drapes & Rods
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10011969000000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
01/27/2025 01/27/25 | Sold | $225,000 | -2.2% | $181 / Sq Ft |
12/23/2024 12/23/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
11/27/2024 11/27/24 | Price Changed | $230,000 | -2.1% | $185 / Sq Ft |
11/04/2024 11/04/24 | Price Changed | $235,000 | -2.1% | $189 / Sq Ft |
10/18/2024 10/18/24 | Price Changed | $240,000 | -4.0% | $193 / Sq Ft |
10/09/2024 10/09/24 | For Sale | $250,000 | +54.3% | $201 / Sq Ft |
08/06/2018 08/06/18 | Sold | $162,000 | -4.6% | $130 / Sq Ft |
08/06/2018 08/06/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/08/2018 06/08/18 | For Sale | $169,900 | +23.2% | $136 / Sq Ft |
06/28/2016 06/28/16 | Sold | $137,900 | 0.0% | $111 / Sq Ft |
04/21/2016 04/21/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/11/2016 04/11/16 | For Sale | $137,900 | +54.1% | $111 / Sq Ft |
09/25/2013 09/25/13 | Sold | $89,500 | -8.2% | $72 / Sq Ft |
09/25/2013 09/25/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/01/2013 07/01/13 | For Sale | $97,500 | -- | $78 / Sq Ft |
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $3,900 | $198,200 | $34,000 | $164,200 |
2023 | $4,020 | $198,200 | $34,000 | $164,200 |
2022 | $3,990 | $170,600 | $30,700 | $139,900 |
2021 | $3,820 | $170,600 | $30,700 | $139,900 |
2020 | $3,970 | $153,100 | $27,300 | $125,800 |
2019 | $3,228 | $153,100 | $27,300 | $125,800 |
2018 | $3,190 | $128,600 | $23,900 | $104,700 |
2017 | $2,896 | $128,600 | $23,900 | $104,700 |
2016 | $2,822 | $107,100 | $20,800 | $86,300 |
2015 | $2,822 | $107,100 | $20,800 | $86,300 |
2014 | $2,862 | $107,700 | $19,600 | $88,100 |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $180,000 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $180,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $157,140 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $85,025 | New Conventional |
Deed History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $225,000 | None Listed On Document | |
Warranty Deed | $225,000 | None Listed On Document | |
Warranty Deed | $162,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $138,000 | None Available | |
Warranty Deed | $89,500 | None Available |
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