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

OFF MARKET

1801 59th St
Des Moines, IA 50322

Merle Hay

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,277 sqft

$248,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,332/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$248,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 18, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,332/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,277 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Check out this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in a great central Des Moines location! Close to shopping, restaurants, schools, the interstate, and not far from anywhere you need to get to in Des Moines! Some recent updates just done to the home including shinning of the beautiful hard wood floors on the main level, new carpet and flooring on the top floor and fresh paint thru out! The upstairs finished attic has tons of closets for extra storage and lots of extra storage in the basement as well! Nice large driveway and 2 car detached garage! A great neighborhood to live in, don't miss out on this opportunity!

1801 59th St, Des Moines, IA 50322 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,277 sqft single-family home in Merle Hay, built in 1947. It last sold for $164,900 on Apr 16, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $248,000, with a rent estimate of $1,653/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1801 59th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7187 sqft

Price History for 1801 59th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/16/2018	$164,900	Sold	DMMLS #554294
Recording Date 04/16/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/12/2018	$164,900	Pending	Agent Provided

02/15/2018	$164,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,000 (-3%)
01/30/2018	$169,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/01/2017	$100,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/01/2017 Contract Date 10/31/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax $159

Market trends in Merle Hay

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$221K

$1.83KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.6%

0.6%MoM

Price per sq ft

$211

$13MoM

Available listings

7MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,966
Assessment	$231,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1801 59th St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1816 59th St, Des Moines, IA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$154,000	06/08/26	3	2	1,390

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $267,100
4 bd
2 ba
1,489 sqft
1715 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
OFF MARKET
Est. $235,100
2 bd
1.5 ba
940 sqft
1711 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
OFF MARKET
Est. $239,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,085 sqft
1709 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $227,600
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,560 sqft
1703 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
Realty ONE Group Impact
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,600
2 bd
1 ba
940 sqft
1701 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
OFF MARKET
Est. $182,500
2 bd
2 ba
1,085 sqft
1617 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,085 sqft
1803 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
OFF MARKET
Est. $219,300
3 bd
1 ba
940 sqft
1807 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
OFF MARKET
Est. $238,800
3 bd
1 ba
1,352 sqft
1811 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
OFF MARKET
Est. $248,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,223 sqft
1815 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
OFF MARKET
Est. $244,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,121 sqft
1824 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322
OFF MARKET
Est. $180,400
2 bd
1 ba
651 sqft
1820 59th St,
Des Moines, IA 50322

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Lisa Burner
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2y ago
"Wholesome and quaint little community with adorable neighborhoods! I’ve lived in or around beaverdale my whole life. "
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2y 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."
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2y 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 "
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3y ago
"it's safe neighborhood watch well kept great people I love my neighbors too dog walking is a great idea "
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4y ago
"My neighborhood is safe quaint quiet and friendly. Close to waveland bike trail. Beautiful foliage and plenty of shade."
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4y 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."
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Brenda B.
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6y ago
"watch for stranger in the neighborhood. car speed down the street. neighborhood is very nice and very helpful"
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Babysboo
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7y 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"
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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. "
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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."
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Cerimic
14y ago
"Low crime rate. Great for rising kids. Low unemployment rate. "
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