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1715 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

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2 Beds
1 Bath
651 Sq Ft

Move-in ready, 2 bed 1 bath Ranch style home, perfect starter home in Des Moines! As you walk into the house, there is a living room with hardwood floors throughout. There are 2 bedrooms on the main level next to each other and the full bathroom has tiled surround shower. The spacious kitchen comes with all appliances. Back door leading out to the deck with plenty of sunlight in the kitchen in the morning. Laundry in the basement, and the washer and dryer come with the house. There is a bench in the basement for your projects! There is a non-conforming third bedroom space in the basement with a closet. You will have a great amount of storage space as well. Great huge deck at the back of the house, fully fenced yard, as well as a pristine condition 2-stall garage! This home is close to gas stations, CVS, Merle Hay Mall, and fast food restaurants. Call your favorite realtor today for a private showing!

Listing By: jHo Goh - Realty ONE Group Impact iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 625974
  • Date Listed04/07/2021
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.16 acres (6,875 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1949
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 651 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $230.26

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Storage, Storage
  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.16
  • Lot Size SQFT 6,875.00
  • Lot Features Rectangular Lot

Directions

Head South from the intersection of Hickman Rd and Merle Hay Rd. Pass Franklin Ave and the property is on the East side of Hickman Rd.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $3,258
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

3.48 mi

Distance

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK

4.3 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

2.44 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12

5.21 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

5.21 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

2.34 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

3.33 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.21 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
08/19/2021 Sold $149,000.00 0.60%
04/17/2021 Pending $149,900.00
04/08/2021 Active $149,900.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price Valuation Date Valuation Price
6014 NE Terrace Ridge Drive 5 6 Dec 16, 2025 $899,900 Dec 18, 2025 -
6001 Franklin Avenue | Listing 3 1 Dec 16, 2025 $162,000 Mar 21, 2024 $170,666
1701 62nd Street | Listing 3 2 Dec 16, 2025 $180,000 Mar 21, 2024 $203,275
1715 Merle Hay Road | Listing 2 1 Dec 16, 2025 $149,900 Mar 21, 2024 $128,094
1901 59th Street | Listing 2 1 Dec 16, 2025 $149,500 Mar 21, 2024 $173,014
1804 59th Street | Listing 3 1 Dec 16, 2025 $95,000 Mar 21, 2024 $207,411
1920 59th Street | Listing - 0 Dec 16, 2025 $167,900 Mar 21, 2024 $180,280
6010 NE Terrace Ridge Drive | Listing - 0 Dec 16, 2025 $1,469,829 Feb 23, 2024 $1,433,585
1716 62nd Street | Listing 4 2 Dec 16, 2025 $240,000 Mar 21, 2024 $264,450
1716 60th Street | Listing 3 2 Dec 16, 2025 $239,900 Mar 21, 2024 $237,731

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50310

Source: Walkscore

61/100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score ®

29/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

39/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 12/100, Bike Score: 39/100.

Points of Interest near 1715 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

Frequently Asked Questions for 1715 Merle Hay Road

Source: Realty.com

1715 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310 is a Single Family 651 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 21 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $149,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 21 photos of 1715 Merle Hay Road.

Our records indicate that 1715 Merle Hay Road was built in 1949.

The full address for this home is 1715 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310.

1715 Merle Hay Road has been listed on Realty.com since Wed April 07, 2021

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 12/100, Bike Score: 39/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1715 Merle Hay Road. Woodlawn Early Childhood Center (Grades: PK - PK), Meredith Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Roosevelt High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Realty One Group Impact (tel: 515-446-7524)
Listing agent: Jenn Ho Goh (tel: 515-441-2173) (#505119)

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