NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1548 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA 50311

Merle Hay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $194,000 - $227,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
866 Sq Ft
$249/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 10, 2015

Last sale price $126,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,510/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Shades

About This Home

As of April 2015

Love and care was put on this well maintained ranch house. Move in ready. worry free home. 2 bedroom 2 bath. Hardwood floors throughout most of the house. Updated kitchen with Granite counter tops and recessed lights, new dishwasher and space saving microwave in 2014.. New windows in 2014. New ceiling fans in 2014. Seller spent $10,000 for a cast iron sewer from the street to the house. Home features a 443 sq feet finished basement, with a THEATER ROOM! Beautiful deck with a landscaped fenced backyard. This home is set far enough from the street! Come and see it!

Last Listed By

Eena Gardner

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 01/29/2015

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,932

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 9,000

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 866 Sq Ft Home
  • Shades
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10003559000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,932

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 145.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 145.00
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 443
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 433
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor, Rec. Room
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 866
  • Total Sq Ft: 866

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Wood Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Pine

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2070
  • Lot S F: 9000
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10003559000000
  • 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: 2932.00
  • Net Taxes: 2704.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1548MERLE HARDPOLKDESMOINE50311

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2023
Sold by
Wolder-Williams Susan R and Wolder-Williams Antione
Bought by
Wolder-Williams Susan R and Williams Antione
Total Days on Market
71
Current Estimated Value
$215,519

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,861
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2015
Closed on
Apr 7, 2015
Sold by
Cook Anderw T and Cook Heather A
Bought by
Wolder Williams Susan R
Seller's Agent
Eena Gardner
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Apryl Young
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$122,000
Sold Price
$126,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
3.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.70%
Original Mortgage
$123,717
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2000
Sold by
Alleman Betty G
Bought by
Cook Andrew T and Cook Heather A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,838
Interest Rate
8.56%

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wolder-Williams Susan R -- None Listed On Document
Wolder Williams Susan R $126,000 Attorney
Cook Andrew T $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wolder-Williams Susan R $182,336
Closed Wolder-Williams Susan R $151,861
Previous Owner Wolder Williams Susan R $18,000
Previous Owner Wolder Williams Susan R $123,717
Previous Owner Cook Andrew T $120,150
Previous Owner Cook Andrew T $14,000
Previous Owner Cook Andrew T $116,000
Previous Owner Cook Andrew T $82,838
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Sold $126,000 +3.3% $145 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2015 01/29/15 For Sale $122,000 -- $141 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,648 $195,900 $41,900 $154,000
2023 $3,830 $195,900 $41,900 $154,000
2022 $3,800 $171,400 $37,800 $133,600
2021 $3,616 $171,400 $37,800 $133,600
2020 $3,752 $153,500 $33,700 $119,800
2019 $3,448 $153,500 $33,700 $119,800
2018 $3,408 $136,800 $29,400 $107,400
2017 $3,008 $136,800 $29,400 $107,400
2016 $2,924 $119,700 $25,700 $94,000
2015 $2,924 $119,700 $25,700 $94,000
2014 -- $111,800 $23,500 $88,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eena Gardner

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Eena Gardner

    RE/MAX

    (515) 330-5710

    4 in this area

    153 Total Sales

    Eena Gardner
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  • Apryl Young

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Apryl Young

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 419-4145

    1 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Apryl Young
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 448051

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-03559000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50310 Merle Hay

1548 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1548 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311 since 29 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $215,519, approximately $248 per square foot. This property was built in 1949. 1548 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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