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4616 E Merced St

Des Moines IA 50317

3
2
2
1260 sq. ft.
0.28 ac.
Single-Family
Last sold for $290,000
Taylor HirdTaylor Hird, last sold this property on 18 July 2025 after -229 days on market.

Overview

Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch backing to an Elementary in the sought-after Southeast Polk School District. This open-concept home is perfect for everyday living + entertaining, featuring a spacious kitchen with a 9-ft island, abundant counter space, + an oversized pantry that keeps everything organized and within reach. The primary suite offers a private retreat with an attached bathroom + a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms + a full bathroom complete the main level, offering flexible space for family, guests, or a home office. The daylight basement offers over 1,200 square feet of unfinished space—ideal for extra storage now or to finish later with your personal touch Step outside to a fully fenced-in, oversized lot—perfect for kids, pets, or hosting backyard gatherings. This home backs directly to Delaware Elementary School, offering added convenience + no rear neighbors. A backyard shed provides extra storage for tools, toys, + lawn equipment. The location is hard to beat—just minutes from Altoona's shopping, dining, and entertainment. You'll also enjoy quick interstate access and an easy 8-minute drive to downtown Des Moines. Don’t miss your chance to make this one yours—schedule a showing today!

Features

3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 carspaces
2 garage spaces
1260 sq. ft. floor area
0.28 ac. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Des Moines over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 4616 E Merced St is $220.33k.

Median value
$220.33k
Estimated value range
$56k - $505.89k
Median days on market
31
Estimated value trend
-5%
decrease over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Des Moines. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 4616 E Merced St

2025
Sold
$290,000
18 Jul 2025 by Taylor Hird, of Century 21 Signature
2020
Sold
$218,500
13 Jul 2020 by Kathy Bennett, of Iowa Realty - Jordan Grove
2018
Sold
$199,900
30 May 2018 by Victoria Swanson, of Coldwell Banker Mid Am Group

Happy sellers in Des Moines

72%
72% of sellers in Des Moines reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

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Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Des Moines

In the last 12 months, 265 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 4616 E Merced St, have been sold.

This represents a 6% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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