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 3902 56th St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 3902 56th St in Des Moines, IA is $262,900 .

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 3902 56th St have air conditioning?

Yes, 3902 56th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 3902 56th St?

The lot at 3902 56th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,407 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$262,900

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,544 sqft

3902 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Merle Hay

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$263K

Since last month

$12K (-4.4%)

Since last year

$500 (-0.2%)

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 +50% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$258K
August 2026	$264K
July 2026	$270K
June 2026	$269K
May 2026	$271K
April 2026	$270K
March 2026	$263K
February 2026	$258K
January 2026	$261K
2025
December 2025	$254K
November 2025	$254K
October 2025	$255K
September 2025	$254K
August 2025	$259K
July 2025	$262K
June 2025	$269K
May 2025	$269K
April 2025	$268K
March 2025	$260K
February 2025	$256K
January 2025	$255K
2024
December 2024	$256K
November 2024	$257K
October 2024	$261K
September 2024	$262K
August 2024	$264K
July 2024	$267K
June 2024	$267K
May 2024	$269K
April 2024	$265K
March 2024	$262K
February 2024	$254K
January 2024	$252K
2023
December 2023	$252K
November 2023	$254K
October 2023	$254K
September 2023	$256K
August 2023	$258K
July 2023	$260K
June 2023	$258K
May 2023	$257K
April 2023	$250K
March 2023	$243K
February 2023	$237K
January 2023	$235K
2022
December 2022	$237K
November 2022	$240K
October 2022	$247K
September 2022	$249K
August 2022	$249K
July 2022	$250K
June 2022	$251K
May 2022	$250K
April 2022	$240K
March 2022	$228K
February 2022	$215K
January 2022	$215K
2021
December 2021	$217K
November 2021	$220K
October 2021	$221K
September 2021	$221K
August 2021	$223K
July 2021	$227K
June 2021	$230K
May 2021	$234K
April 2021	$227K
March 2021	$228K
February 2021	$228K
January 2021	$220K
2020
December 2020	$219K
November 2020	$220K
October 2020	$221K
September 2020	$222K
August 2020	$214K
July 2020	$211K
June 2020	$210K
May 2020	$207K
April 2020	$197K
March 2020	$197K
February 2020	$198K
January 2020	$198K
2019
December 2019	$197K
November 2019	$195K
October 2019	$197K
September 2019	$197K
August 2019	$197K
July 2019	$198K
June 2019	$200K
May 2019	$201K
April 2019	$203K
March 2019	$205K
February 2019	$205K
January 2019	$205K
2018
December 2018	$203K
November 2018	$205K
October 2018	$202K
September 2018	$201K
August 2018	$197K
July 2018	$193K
June 2018	$189K
May 2018	$189K
April 2018	$185K
March 2018	$184K
February 2018	$183K
January 2018	$183K
2017
December 2017	$182K
November 2017	$181K
October 2017	$181K
September 2017	$182K
August 2017	$183K
July 2017	$182K
June 2017	$178K
May 2017	$179K
April 2017	$178K
March 2017	$178K
February 2017	$179K
January 2017	$175K
2016
December 2016	$174K
November 2016	$174K
October 2016	$174K
September 2016	$172K

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
5301 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$1,250	08/19/26	3	2	1,221

Home facts updated by county records

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
3906 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$195,400	3	1	912	Off Market
3910 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.02	$217,000	3	2	964	Off Market
3914 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.03	$252,700	3	1.5	2,049	Off Market
3918 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$205,500	2	1	897	Off Market
3922 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.06	$237,500	4	2	1,206	Recently Sold
3926 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.07	$259,600	4	2	1,206	Off Market
3846 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$236,000	3	1	988	Recently Sold
3842 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.02	$170,800	2	1	1,008	Off Market
3836 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.03	$205,400	3	1	940	Off Market
3830 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$169,700	2	1	768	Off Market
3815 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.09	$194,600	3	2	1,008	Off Market
3819 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.08	$112,100	2	1	688	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1956

1,544 sqft

$170/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 3902 56th St, Des Moines, IA. 3902 56th St is in the Merle Hay neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50310. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,544 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8407 sqft and was built in 1956.

3902 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,544 sqft single-family home in Merle Hay, built in 1956. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $262,900, with a rent estimate of $1,652/month.

Home Details for 3902 56th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8407 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,518	$282,400

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

Moore Elementary School
K-5
Public
266 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
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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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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."
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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 "
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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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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."
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Brenda B.
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7y 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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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"
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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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Frequently asked questions about 3902 56th St

What is 3902 56th St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 3902 56th St in Des Moines, IA is $262,900.
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 3902 56th St have air conditioning?
Yes, 3902 56th St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 3902 56th St?
The lot at 3902 56th St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,407 sq ft).