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1521 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50311

Des Moines
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1521 Merle Hay Road,Des Moines, IA 50311
$225,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,114 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: brett fine
Office: re/max concepts
MLS#:738750
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$225,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$201.97

About this home

Wonderful 1.5 story full of updates, this home offers a great layout with space in all the right places. This home has seen a long list of updates, so the heavy lifting is already done for you. In 2025, the furnace and A/C were replaced and the upstairs bathroom was fully remodeled with LVP flooring, fresh paint, new vanity, baseboards, and popcorn ceilings removed. The roof, gutters, and gutter covers on both the house and garage were all replaced in 2024. Hardwood floors were refinished in 2023, along with a new dishwasher and updated vinyl windows in the primary and main floor bedroom. Additional improvements include LVP flooring and baseboards on the main level (2021), new carpet on the stairs and second floor (2022), and updated kitchen drain line and vent (2022). The main level features a large living room, two bedrooms with hardwood floors, and a ¾ bath.Upstairs, you?ll find two more comfortable bedrooms and a full bath, giving everyone their own space. The lower level adds...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1950
  • Listing ID #:738750
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:April 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Dining Description:Dining Area
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:1,114 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1950
  • Building area:1,114 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.15 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod
  • Construction Materials:Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features:Covered, Deck, Open, Patio
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$225,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$201.97
  • Tax amount:$3,828

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Wet Bar, Window Treatments

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2

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