$200,000

1243 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50311

  • 2 beds |
  • 1 bath |
  • 937 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1951
  • Property Lot Size Icon6,621sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $213/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 10 days ago

Property Description

This brick home in the Merle Hay neighborhood has the kind of curb appeal that just feels welcoming from the moment you pull up. The extra-long driveway is a nice bonus too — plenty of room for parking without feeling cramped. Inside, the living room has a comfortable, everyday feel with space to spread out and make it your own. The kitchen is cozy and practical, perfect for easy meals and simple mornings. Both bedrooms are a good size, and the clean, unfinished basement gives you tons of extra storage or room to create whatever you need down the road. The attic is another great feature — currently unfinished, but full of potential. Whether you imagine a third bedroom, a quiet office, it’s a blank slate ready for your ideas. Out back, the large yard gives you plenty of breathing room. It’s the kind of space where you can garden, host summer get-togethers, or just enjoy some fresh air. If you want a home with classic charm, a central location, and the flexibility to make it truly yours over time, this one is a fantastic fit.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
December 4, 2025 at 06:00AM
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Real Estate Center : (515) 232-4663
Listing Agent:
Escher, Jake : (515) 232-4663
MLS ID:
731088
  • General: Dining AreaWindow Treatments
  • Appliances: DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Tile
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
  • General: DeckFence
  • Style: One and One Half Story
  • Other Structures: Deck
  • Roofing: AsphaltShingle
  • General: BrickOne and One HalfBrick/Mortar
  • Road/Access: Concrete
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Des Moines Independent
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: N3BLOT 169 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS10011944000000
  • Fencing: Chain LinkCompositePartial
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Escher, Jake, RE/MAX Real Estate Center

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  • Home Insurance $
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Location

Schools Nearby

W

Windsor Elementary School

5912 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Grades KG-5

0.19 miles away

C

Cowles Montessori School

6401 College Ave, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Grades EE-8

0.58 miles away

R

Roosevelt High School

4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades 9-12

1.18 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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