1701 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322
OFF MARKET

1701 59th St
Des Moines, IA 50322

Merle Hay
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 940 sqft

$212,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 8, 2026

$212,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 8, 2026
2 Beds
1 Bath
940 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Comfortable, cozy and adorable ranch in a perfect location on a quiet street! The kitchen features new soft close cabinets, granite counter tops, and sharp black Stainless Steel appliances! Nice dining area off the kitchen with sliders out to the deck! The front family room area is cozy to watch TV or read that great book! Backyard is nicely shaded and fully fenced-in with a fire pit area for those upcoming chilly evenings. Basement has plenty of room and a new egress window with a lot of potential. Midwest Basement installed 17 beams so it is structurally very sound. Original hardwood floors, newer metal roof, updated kitchen and bath, fenced-in yard, 1 car garage and quiet area, close to interstate, mall, restaurants and stores! Make an appointment to see it before it is gone!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1701 59th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7187 sqft

Price History for 1701 59th St

DatePriceEventSource
11/30/2018$163,000Sold
DMMLS #570390
10/22/2018$165,000PendingAgent Provided
10/01/2018$165,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/19/2002$93,000Sold
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Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$201K
$500MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$184
$3MoM
Available listings
990
22MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,286
Assessment$194,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1701 59th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1813 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$130,000
11/17/25
2
1
1,085
5713 Clark Blvd, Des Moines, IA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$143,000
12/29/25
2
1
714
Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

Merle Hay
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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

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    "Wholesome and quaint little community with adorable neighborhoods! I’ve lived in or around beaverdale my whole life. "
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    "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."
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    "Lots of dogs.. big, small and in between.. some neighbors not so good about chaining up a picking up after their beautiful furry friends "
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    "it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
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    "My neighborhood is safe quaint quiet and friendly. Close to waveland bike trail. Beautiful foliage and plenty of shade."
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    "People walk their dogs all the time. And are very friendly. Easy access to Waveland Cemetery. It’s friendly area and safe at night."
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  • Brenda B.
    "watch for stranger in the neighborhood. car speed down the street. neighborhood is very nice and very helpful"
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  • Babysboo
    "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"
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  • robinluvsualways
    "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. "
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  • Muziclvr63
    "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."
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  • Cerimic
    "Low crime rate. Great for rising kids. Low unemployment rate. "
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1701 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 940 sqft single-family home built in 1947. 1701 59th St is located in Merle Hay, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 1701 59th St was last sold on Nov 30, 2018 for $163,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 1701 59th St is $212,400.