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$194,000 - $236,000
House - Off Market

1544 Merle Hay Road

Des Moines, IA 50311
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
944 Sqft
Sold Sep 29, 2020
$176,000
$167,200 by Bank Iowa
Mortgage Due Oct 01, 2050
Sold May 09, 2014
$90,500
$88,489 by First Mortgage Company Llc
Mortgage Due Jun 01, 2044

About This Property

Introducing a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with a finished basement, ideally located for convenience! Step into the welcoming living space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen boasts modern appliances as well as a pantry and nice sized dining area. Also on the main floor, two spacious bedrooms provide peaceful retreats, and the full bathroom offers plenty of space and storage. Down to the finished basement you'll find extra living and storage space to suit your needs. Outside, the fully fenced backyard invites you to unwind and enjoy outdoor gatherings. Some additional highlights include a newer roof (2021), water heater (2018), and fully replaced sewer line. Situated close to shops, restaurants, parks, and more- this home offers the best of Des Moines living with urban amenities at your fingertips. Don't miss the opportunity to make this delightful home yours--schedule a showing today!

The manager has listed the unit size as 944 square feet.
Unit Size
944Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$228
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$301
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1950

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 8, 2024 No longer available -
No longer available
Feb 20, 2024 Listed $215,000
Listed
Sep 29, 2020 Sold to Eduardo Andres Rod Quinones $176,000
Sold to Eduardo Andres Rod Quinones
May 9, 2014 Sold to Russell E Carroll, Samantha... $90,500
Sold to Russell E Carroll, Samantha...

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Effective Year Built: 1950
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Building Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Exterior Walls Type: Metal
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 1
  • Basement Type: Unspecified basement
  • Basement Area: 944
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Square Area: 240
  • Parking Space Count: 1

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9,000
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,500
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 600
  • Total Building Area: 2,128
  • Gross Building Area: 2,128
  • Building Area: 944
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Central air conditioning
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Heated Square Feet: 944
  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: CROWN HEIGHTS
  • Land Acres: 0.207
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 73 CROWN HEIGHTS

Ownership

  • Current Owner : QUINONES EDUARDO ANDRES RODRIGUEZ
  • Previous Owner : CARROLL RUSSELL E
  • Previous Owner 2: CARROLL SAMANTHA LINN
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: SPRACKLIN DAN
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: SPRACKLIN JEROME
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Census Tract: 000901

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 1088
  • District: 100
  • Parcel: 100/03560-000-000
  • Lot: 73
  • Municipality: CITY OF DES MOINES
  • Latitude: 41.6074
  • Longitude: -93.6981

    Address

  • Full Address: 1544 Merle Hay Rd
  • Address - House Number: 1544
  • Address - Street Name: Merle Hay
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: IA
  • City Name: Des Moines
  • Carrier Code: C071
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2061
  • Zip Code: 50311

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $3,764

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1889
  • Valuation Date: Feb 14, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 75
  • Final Value: 206,585
  • High Value: 245,618
  • Low Value: 167,552

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $167,200
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: BANK IOWA
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Sep 29, 2020
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $167,200
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Oct 01, 2050

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $180,800
  • Market Land Value: $41,900
  • Market Improvement Value: $138,900

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $180,800
  • Assessed Land Value: $41,900
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $138,900

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 27, 2020
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 29, 2020
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11789911579
  • Current Sale Price: $176,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2020-00035659
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: May 09, 2014
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: May 05, 2014
  • Previous Sale Amount: $90,500
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: BANK IOWA
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Sep 29, 2020
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $167,200
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Oct 01, 2050

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: FIRST MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: May 09, 2014
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $88,489
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: FHA
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jun 01, 2044



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
2 Beds
1 Bath
940 ft²
$223/ft²
$210,000 Feb 1, 2024
-
$303/mo
In Contract
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
940 ft²
$250/ft²
$235,000 Jan 25, 2024
-
$361/mo
House
2 Beds
1 Bath
825 ft²
$242/ft²
$199,900 Feb 14, 2024
-
$209/mo
House
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,119 ft²
$203/ft²
$227,500 Feb 16, 2024
-
$255/mo
In Contract
House
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,150 ft²
$191/ft²
$219,900 Dec 7, 2023
-
$344/mo
In Contract
House
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,177 ft²
$187/ft²
$219,900 Feb 14, 2024
-
$350/mo
House
3 Beds
1 Bath
948 ft²
$258/ft²
$244,900 Jan 16, 2024
-
$344/mo
In Contract
House
3 Beds
1 Bath
962 ft²
$208/ft²
$200,000 Feb 2, 2024
-
$287/mo
In Contract
House
3 Beds
1 Bath
900 ft²
$278/ft²
$249,900 Jan 12, 2024
-
$343/mo
House
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,309 ft²
$180/ft²
$235,000 Jan 25, 2024
-
$372/mo

About Merle Hay


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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1544 Merle Hay Road built and last sold?
The property at 1544 Merle Hay Road was built in 1950 and last sold on Sep 27, 2020 for $176,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1544 Merle Hay Road is $216,766.
What are some comparable homes to 1544 Merle Hay Road?
Homes that are comparable to 1544 Merle Hay Road include a house property at 1604 55th Street, 1441 56th Street, 5901 College Avenue.

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