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$225,000
9 Days On Site

1521 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines, IA 50311

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Pending
4
Beds
2
Total Baths
1
Full Bath
1
Partial Bath
1,114
SqFt
$202
/SqFt
1950
Built
County:
Polk
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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 even more flexibility with a rec room area, wet bar, and plenty of storage. Just off the nice sized kitchen,the enclosed back porch is a standout feature and a great extension of the living space, in addition there is a 10 foot by 16 foot front concrete patio, no shortage of outdoor space here! Step out onto the deck and enjoy the backyard, an easy spot for relaxing or entertaining. The oversized 20x24 two-car garage gives you plenty of room for vehicles, tools, or hobbies.

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Price 
$225,000
Days On Site 
9 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,114 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.152 Acres
Year Built 
1950
MLS® Number 
738750
Status 
Pending
Property Tax 
$3,828
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
7 days agoStatus changed to Pending
7 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.152
Foundation 
Brick/Mortar
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Levels 
One and One Half
Parking 
DetachedGarage
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Total 
1114
Style 
Cape Cod, One And One Half Story
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
Res
Interior Features
Appliances 
DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
Unfinished
Cooling 
Central Air
Flooring 
CarpetHardwoodTile
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Wet BarEat-in KitchenSee Remarks
Main Level Bedrooms 
2
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Metal Siding
Lot Features 
Rectangular Lot
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatioCovered
Roof 
AsphaltShingle
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
MLS Area 
Des Moines N.West
Roads 
Concrete
School District 
Des Moines Independent
Schools
School District
Des Moines Independent
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
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Last checked: 2026-04-27 09:55 AM UTC

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