1621 Merle Hay Road

Local assessors in Des Moines, IA have categorized 1621 Merle Hay Road as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1949 and is 75 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 8,250 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,500 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 550 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a ranch/rambler style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 4 rooms in the home. Of these, 2 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 2 partial bathrooms. This is a single story home so it's perfect for folks who don't want to have to climb stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 1621 Merle Hay Road has a total of 1,051 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a partial basement that is 651 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. The home is connected to a sewer system. Which is great for homeowners who want a more hands-off approach to handling their wastewater disposal. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. The garage on the property is 352 sqft. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is good. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. The building has a gable style roof that was made of asphalt. Lots of alum/vinyl siding were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. Residents rely on central air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a forced air unit is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with gas. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 1621 Merle Hay Road sold most recently in Jul 21, 2017 for a total of $134,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $102.92 per sqft. Before that, the property was also sold for $104,500 in May 10, 2006. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $3,064 in taxes each year. 1621 Merle Hay Road was most recently assessed in 2023. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $147,300. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $41,400. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $105,900. The property's total market value has been marked the same as the total assessed value which is pretty typical. Remember, the purchasing price for your future home is not the costs you'll incur during the purchasing process. That's why it's important to save as much as possible and presumbly above the 20% minimum you may need to put down as down payment. You will want these additional savings to cover closing costs such as attorney fees, homeowner's insurance, title search fees, origination fees, and more. Thankfully, sellers may sometimes offer to cover certain costs as seller concessions to the buyer. Just keep in mind that sellers have their own fees to pay as well.Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.