1709 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322
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OFF MARKET

1709 59th St
Des Moines, IA 50322

Merle Hay
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,085 sqft

$238,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,587/mo*
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$238,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,587/mo*
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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,085 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1947
Living Area
1,085 sqft
Price/Sqft
$219
Parking
Garage

Description

Welcome home!!! This beautifully remodeled home is ready for you to move in. The main level features a nice size living room, dining room, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 2 bedrooms and one bath. The upper level is fully finished with a 3rd bedroom and lots of storage space. Unfinished basement offers lots of space for additional storage or can be easily finished if you need more finished space. 2 car detached garage and a beautiful yard. Won't last long!
1709 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,085 sqft single-family home in Merle Hay, built in 1947. It last sold for $228,000 on Oct 11, 2024 (1% below the $229,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $238,000, with a rent estimate of $1,491/month.

Home Details for 1709 59th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1085 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One Half

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 19

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 10004882000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $229,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 11 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1085 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7187.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 701391Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 556-6854Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-10004882000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Zineta Imamovic, (515) 556-6854
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with: Gonzalez, Nancy, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#701391

Price History for 1709 59th St

DatePriceEventSource
10/11/2024$228,000Sold
DMMLS #701391
09/11/2024$229,900PendingDMMLS #701391
09/03/2024$229,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #701391
08/21/2024$106,500Sold
N/A
08/21/2024$239,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #701391

Market trends in Merle Hay

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$221K
$1.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$211
$13MoM
Available listings
58
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,708
Assessment$224,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1709 59th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1704 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$225,000
04/17/26
3
1
1,085
1516 57th Pl, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$227,000
08/22/25
3
1
1,117
1819 57th St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$260,000
04/06/26
3
1
1,215
5820 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$242,500
06/23/26
3
1
1,079
1708 61st St, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$222,500
08/29/25
2
1
940
1517 61st St, Des Moines, IA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$208,000
12/18/25
3
1
864
1628 55th St, Des Moines, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$215,000
04/17/26
3
1
964
1520 60th St, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$190,000
10/03/25
3
1
864
1452 55th St, Des Moines, IA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$207,500
09/26/25
3
1
1,073

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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