Are yards well-kept in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 95% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say parking is easy

Is Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say car is needed

Does Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say kids play outside

Are the streets well-lit in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is there wildlife in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say there's wildlife

Is Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Do residents of Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say there are community events

What is 1309 57th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1309 57th St in Des Moines, IA is $205,800 .

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Merle Hay neighborhood?

Residents describe the Merle Hay neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Merle Hay, Des Moines .

Does 1309 57th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1309 57th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1309 57th St?

The lot at 1309 57th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$205,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 sqft

1309 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Merle Hay

Est. Refi. Payment $1,460/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$206K

Since last month

$7K (-3.3%)

Since last year

$10K (+5.1%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +51% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$206K
August 2026	$213K
July 2026	$223K
June 2026	$219K
May 2026	$225K
April 2026	$218K
March 2026	$215K
February 2026	$209K
January 2026	$209K
2025
December 2025	$205K
November 2025	$204K
October 2025	$202K
September 2025	$196K
August 2025	$195K
July 2025	$207K
June 2025	$214K
May 2025	$217K
April 2025	$218K
March 2025	$199K
February 2025	$195K
January 2025	$192K
2024
December 2024	$196K
November 2024	$197K
October 2024	$206K
September 2024	$206K
August 2024	$206K
July 2024	$212K
June 2024	$214K
May 2024	$216K
April 2024	$199K
March 2024	$197K
February 2024	$190K
January 2024	$186K
2023
December 2023	$185K
November 2023	$185K
October 2023	$187K
September 2023	$188K
August 2023	$191K
July 2023	$191K
June 2023	$192K
May 2023	$195K
April 2023	$187K
March 2023	$182K
February 2023	$175K
January 2023	$174K
2022
December 2022	$175K
November 2022	$181K
October 2022	$189K
September 2022	$192K
August 2022	$191K
July 2022	$193K
June 2022	$194K
May 2022	$190K
April 2022	$183K
March 2022	$174K
February 2022	$161K
January 2022	$162K
2021
December 2021	$164K
November 2021	$168K
October 2021	$168K
September 2021	$171K
August 2021	$173K
July 2021	$179K
June 2021	$185K
May 2021	$189K
April 2021	$184K
March 2021	$179K
February 2021	$173K
January 2021	$170K
2020
December 2020	$168K
November 2020	$167K
October 2020	$168K
September 2020	$166K
August 2020	$166K
July 2020	$165K
June 2020	$164K
May 2020	$165K
April 2020	$168K
March 2020	$167K
February 2020	$167K
January 2020	$166K
2019
December 2019	$167K
November 2019	$166K
October 2019	$160K
September 2019	$159K
August 2019	$161K
July 2019	$161K
June 2019	$164K
May 2019	$161K
April 2019	$162K
March 2019	$161K
February 2019	$161K
January 2019	$160K
2018
December 2018	$160K
November 2018	$159K
October 2018	$160K
September 2018	$160K
August 2018	$159K
July 2018	$156K
June 2018	$156K
May 2018	$153K
April 2018	$150K
March 2018	$148K
February 2018	$144K
January 2018	$144K
2017
December 2017	$144K
November 2017	$141K
October 2017	$141K
September 2017	$142K
August 2017	$139K
July 2017	$140K
June 2017	$141K
May 2017	$141K
April 2017	$141K
March 2017	$141K
February 2017	$136K
January 2017	$136K
2016
December 2016	$135K
November 2016	$138K
October 2016	$137K
September 2016	$136K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1326 57th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$215,000	05/29/26	2	1.5	968
1312 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$127,000	07/29/26	3	1	1,195

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1313 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.01	$222,000	2	1	1,147	Off Market
1317 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.02	$165,700	2	2	894	Off Market
1321 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.03	$155,300	2	1	840	Off Market
1323 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.04	$234,500	3	2	879	Off Market
1331 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.05	$264,700	3	2	1,339	Off Market
1333 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.06	$169,300	2	1	752	Off Market
1307 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.01	$236,000	2	2	882	Off Market
1301 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.02	$187,400	2	1	810	Off Market
1247 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.03	$154,200	2	1	732	Off Market
1243 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.04	$228,500	2	1.5	1,001	Off Market
1239 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.05	$221,700	2	2	838	Off Market
1235 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.06	$195,000	2	1	816	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1309 57th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1926

1,500 sqft

$137/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1309 57th St, Des Moines, IA. 1309 57th St is in the Merle Hay neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50311. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,500 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6621 sqft and was built in 1926.

1309 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,500 sqft single-family home in Merle Hay, built in 1926. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $205,800, with a rent estimate of $1,788/month.

Home Details for 1309 57th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1926
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6621 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,834	$227,200

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Windsor Elementary School
K-5
Public
236 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The principle Mr. Nichols is a great leader. He is always handy if there is a problem. The teacher are very helpful and my grandson has trouble with reading and he is really improving. This is our first experience with Windsor. My grandson is now in second grade. He loves Windsor and so do I.
Other Review
9y ago
6 Reviews

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

Neighborhood Overview

Merle Hay

42 Homes For You
Buy: $130k - $425k

See Local Highlights

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Merle Hay

At least 58 Trulia users voted on each feature.

95 % Say yards are well-kept
93 % Say parking is easy
90 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say car is needed
86 % Say there are sidewalks
72 % Say kids play outside
71 % Say streets are well-lit
66 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
65 % Say there's holiday spirit
63 % Say it's quiet
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
54 % Say people would walk alone at night
53 % Say there's wildlife
46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
28 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Lisa Burner
Resident
2y ago
"Wholesome and quaint little community with adorable neighborhoods! I’ve lived in or around beaverdale my whole life. "
0
Flag
Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
"people have e dogs here it's good for dogs. People puck up after their dogs. People also watch out for other people s dogs."
2
Flag
Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
"Lots of dogs.. big, small and in between.. some neighbors not so good about chaining up a picking up after their beautiful furry friends "
0
Flag
Trulia User
Resident
3y ago
"it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
0
Flag
Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"My neighborhood is safe quaint quiet and friendly. Close to waveland bike trail. Beautiful foliage and plenty of shade."
0
Flag
Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"People walk their dogs all the time. And are very friendly. Easy access to Waveland Cemetery. It’s friendly area and safe at night."
0
Flag
Brenda B.
Resident
7y ago
"watch for stranger in the neighborhood. car speed down the street. neighborhood is very nice and very helpful"
2
Flag
Babysboo
Resident
8y ago
"it's nice / quiet most of the time Just a few once in a while people drive to fast and have music to loud late at night"
0
Flag
robinluvsualways
12y ago
"I feel extrememly safe in this are, because there is often a police officer parked at the end of the street, looking for speeders, I guess. Everyone on this street is clean and most properties are well maintained. "
11
Flag
Muziclvr63
13y ago
"Quiet neighborhood with very friendly yet private neighbors. Only a block away from bus line 3 to VW Mall and Wal Mart. Only a few minutes away from the 63rd Street and 56th Street freeway exchanges going north or south. Safe-Safe-Safe."
8
Flag
Cerimic
14y ago
"Low crime rate. Great for rising kids. Low unemployment rate. "
5
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 1309 57th St

What is 1309 57th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1309 57th St in Des Moines, IA is $205,800.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Merle Hay neighborhood?
Residents describe the Merle Hay neighborhood in Des Moines, IA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Merle Hay, Des Moines.
Does 1309 57th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1309 57th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1309 57th St?
The lot at 1309 57th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.15 acres (6,621 sq ft).