$80,000
SOLD JUL 13, 2015

1509 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA 50311

Merle Hay Neighborhood
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,116 Sq Ft
9,900 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$72 Per Sq Ft

33% Below List Price

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of December 2015

Priced way below assessed value! Charming ranch home in a great neighborhood. Priced to sell - well under assessed value. Newer siding and windows, attached garage, fenced yard, extra wide driveway for parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Farrell

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Farrell

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,116 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • 9,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10012082001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 94.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 72.00
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains (Part), Hardwood Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1116
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1116
  • Total Sq Ft: 1116

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2270
  • Lot S F: 9900
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10012082001000
  • Zoning: res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2872.00
  • Net Taxes: 2872.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1509MERLE HARDPOLKDESMOINE50311

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
Jul 13, 2015
Sold by
Palmer Cynthia S and Palmer George R
Bought by
Pasco Storage Unlimited
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Farrell
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Farrell
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-33.28%
Total Days on Market
63
Current Estimated Value
$230,154

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,154
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.73%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
May 26, 2015
Sold by
Palmer George R and Palmer Cynthia S
Bought by
Palmer Cynthia S
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Farrell
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Farrell
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$80,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-33.28%

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $80,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2015 12/18/15 Sold $136,350 -2.5% $122 / Sq Ft
11/18/2015 11/18/15 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2015 09/09/15 For Sale $139,900 +74.9% $125 / Sq Ft
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Sold $80,000 -33.3% $72 / Sq Ft
06/13/2015 06/13/15 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2015 05/11/15 For Sale $119,900 -- $107 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

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 $4,218 $214,400 $42,500 $171,900
2023 $4,436 $214,400 $42,500 $171,900
2022 $4,402 $188,200 $38,400 $149,800
2021 $4,208 $188,200 $38,400 $149,800
2020 $4,370 $168,600 $34,200 $134,400
2019 $4,042 $168,600 $34,200 $134,400
2018 $4,002 $150,400 $29,900 $120,500
2017 $3,554 $150,400 $29,900 $120,500
2016 $3,096 $131,400 $26,000 $105,400
2015 $3,096 $129,500 $26,000 $103,500
2014 $2,872 $124,500 $24,600 $99,900
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 454138

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-12082001000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Merle Hay

1509 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 1509 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311 and is currently priced at $80,000, approximately $71 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 1509 Merle Hay Rd is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Windsor Elementary School, Merrill Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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