$225,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,144 Sq Ft
8,125 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$197 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of July 2025

Looking for a beautiful and unique home in the heart of the Merle Hay area? Look no further! Tucked away in a quiet west side Des Moines neighborhood, this charming home is full of character and comfort. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a one car garage with a walkout, this property offers both style and functionality. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the style curb appeal and freshly updated exterior paint. The updated kitchen overlooks a bright and open living and dining area, perfect for entertaining or relaxing at home. You'll also love the convenience of having two bathrooms on the main level. Don’t forget about the basement! While unfinished, it offers ample storage space and room for a workshop or hobby area.
Located just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, churches, and more, this home truly combines charm, convenience, and location. Don’t miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eleanor Hemann

Realty One Group Impact Listed on: 05/30/2025

Realty One Group Impact

Last Buyer's Agent

Shane Guely

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,870

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 8,125 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x125
  • Property is zoned NB3

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,144 Sq Ft Home
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10003651000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,870

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 201.05
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 196.68
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1144
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 100
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1144
  • Total Sq Ft: 1144

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • 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: 0.1870
  • Lot S F: 8125
  • Lot Size: 65X125
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10003651000000
  • Zoning: NB3

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: 3870.00
  • Net Taxes: 3870.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2025
Closed on
Jul 30, 2025
Sold by
Zahn Alexandra Kay and Wenzel Alexandra Kay
Bought by
Noble Aaron
Seller's Agent
Eleanor Hemann
Realty One Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Shane Guely
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.17%
Views
40

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.77%
Original Mortgage
$224,730
Outstanding Balance
$224,730
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$1,744

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2020
Closed on
Mar 2, 2021
Sold by
Smock Candice and Smock Nathaniel
Bought by
Zahn Alexandra Kay
Seller's Agent
Cole Albright
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Bo Cosens
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$178,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-3.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$169,100
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2014
Closed on
Feb 26, 2015
Sold by
Jacobsen Jordan T and Jacobsen Thelma E
Bought by
Smock Nathaniel and Smock Candice
Seller's Agent
Tanis Holmquist
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Tom Filer
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.13%
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
2.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2014
Closed on
Feb 20, 2015
Sold by
Jacobsen Jordan T and Jacobsen Thelma E
Bought by
Smock Nathaniel and Smock Candice
Seller's Agent
Tanis Holmquist
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Tom Filer
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
2.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase 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 $178,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $224,730 VA
Closed $224,730 VA
Previous Owner $169,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $169,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $37,100 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $225,000 -2.2% $197 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $230,000 +29.2% $201 / Sq Ft
03/03/2021 03/03/21 Sold $178,000 -3.8% $156 / Sq Ft
01/04/2021 01/04/21 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2020 11/20/20 For Sale $185,000 +76.2% $162 / Sq Ft
02/20/2015 02/20/15 Sold $105,000 -4.5% $92 / Sq Ft
01/21/2015 01/21/15 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2014 12/10/14 For Sale $110,000 -- $96 / 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 $3,694 $187,800 $44,800 $143,000
2023 $3,744 $187,800 $44,800 $143,000
2022 $3,716 $158,900 $38,900 $120,000
2021 $3,628 $158,900 $38,900 $120,000
2020 $3,770 $145,400 $35,500 $109,900
2019 $3,516 $145,400 $35,500 $109,900
2018 $3,480 $130,800 $31,300 $99,500
2017 $3,372 $130,800 $31,300 $99,500
2016 $3,286 $124,700 $27,900 $96,800
2015 $3,286 $124,700 $27,900 $96,800
2014 $2,860 $119,700 $26,300 $93,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 719273

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-03651000000