Chris Kew
RE/MAX Precision
(515) 500-2960
280 Total Sales
5 in Merle Hay
$173K - $295K Price Range
3400 53rd St Des Moines, IA 50310
Merle Hay NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $229,000 - $258,140
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,512
Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of May 2025Welcome home to this move in ready story and half home just seconds
from the highly desired Beaverdale area with beautiful wood flooring
throughout, tons of natural light and mature trees. This home has over
1500 square feet finish, 3 bedrooms, one full bath, and a one car
detached garage plus opportunity to finish the basement. Updates
include refinishing the hardwood floors, installing new flooring in the
kitchen and dining room, tiled around foundation and added a wall
anchor system (preventative), fresh paint on house and garage and a new
Anderson side storm door. All appliances stay.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,115
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 72x125
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Metal Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,512 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10007550000000
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Merle Hay, IA
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Chris Kew
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Jason Rude
Jason Rude
Rude Realty
(515) 400-4122
345 Total Sales
9 in Merle Hay
$208K - $257K Price Range
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Ginger Atcheson
Ginger Atcheson
Real Estate Property Solutions, LLC
(515) 400-3340
198 Total Sales
2 in Merle Hay
$246K - $248K Price Range
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Adam Bugbee
Adam Bugbee
Real Broker, LLC
(515) 400-3855
237 Total Sales
1 in Merle Hay
$312,500 Price
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Joseph Bennett
Joseph Bennett
LPT Realty, LLC
(515) 414-8387
101 Total Sales
5 in Merle Hay
$140K - $330K Price Range
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Katey Farrell
Katey Farrell
RE/MAX Precision
(515) 400-4175
68 Total Sales
1 in Merle Hay
$238,000 Price
Property History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 05/09/25 | Sold | $223,000 | -3.0% | $147 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/17/2025 03/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/18/2024 11/18/24 | Price Changed | $229,900 | -4.2% | $152 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/10/2024 10/10/24 | For Sale | $239,900 | +7.6% | $159 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/07/2024 10/07/24 | Off Market | $223,000 | -- | -- | |
| 09/16/2024 09/16/24 | Price Changed | $244,900 | -2.0% | $162 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/29/2024 08/29/24 | Price Changed | $249,900 | -2.0% | $165 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/19/2024 06/19/24 | For Sale | $254,900 | +48.2% | $169 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/03/2018 10/03/18 | Sold | $172,000 | -1.7% | $114 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/03/2018 10/03/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/27/2018 06/27/18 | For Sale | $174,900 | -- | $116 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,050 | $228,400 | $54,700 | $173,700 |
| 2024 | $4,050 | $205,900 | $48,500 | $157,400 |
| 2023 | $4,046 | $205,900 | $48,500 | $157,400 |
| 2022 | $4,016 | $171,700 | $42,200 | $129,500 |
| 2021 | $3,962 | $171,700 | $42,200 | $129,500 |
| 2020 | $4,116 | $158,800 | $38,800 | $120,000 |
| 2019 | $3,536 | $158,800 | $38,800 | $120,000 |
| 2018 | $3,496 | $140,100 | $33,800 | $106,300 |
| 2017 | $3,278 | $140,100 | $33,800 | $106,300 |
| 2016 | $3,188 | $129,700 | $30,800 | $98,900 |
| 2015 | $3,188 | $129,700 | $30,800 | $98,900 |
| 2014 | $2,816 | $114,700 | $26,900 | $87,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Correen Davis
Seller's Agent in 2025
Correen Davis
Realty ONE Group Impact
(515) 314-9843
3 in this area
59 Total Sales
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Jeremy Kasperbauer
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jeremy Kasperbauer
Century 21 Signature
(715) 254-7577
4 in this area
51 Total Sales
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Zac Bales-Henry
Seller's Agent in 2018
Zac Bales-Henry
Black Phoenix Group
(515) 494-7772
2 in this area
100 Total Sales
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Adam Israel
AI
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Adam Israel
Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency
(515) 339-9649
12 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 697583
APN: 100/07550-000-000
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