$200,000

1243 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50311

2 beds |
1 bath |
937 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1951
6,621sqft lot
—— car garage
$213/sqft
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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Location

Schools Nearby

Windsor Elementary School

5912 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Grades KG-5

0.19 miles away

Cowles Montessori School

6401 College Ave, Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Grades EE-8

0.58 miles away

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.