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 4116 52nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4116 52nd St in Des Moines, IA is $172,900 .

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

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K 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 4116 52nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 4116 52nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 4116 52nd St?

The lot at 4116 52nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,407 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$172,900

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
728 sqft

4116 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Merle Hay

Est. Refi. Payment $1,193/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$173K

Since last month

$3K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +50% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$173K
August 2026	$172K
July 2026	$176K
June 2026	$174K
May 2026	$174K
April 2026	$172K
March 2026	$169K
February 2026	$167K
January 2026	$168K
2025
December 2025	$166K
November 2025	$170K
October 2025	$169K
September 2025	$171K
August 2025	$171K
July 2025	$175K
June 2025	$175K
May 2025	$175K
April 2025	$172K
March 2025	$168K
February 2025	$165K
January 2025	$164K
2024
December 2024	$167K
November 2024	$168K
October 2024	$169K
September 2024	$168K
August 2024	$168K
July 2024	$173K
June 2024	$175K
May 2024	$174K
April 2024	$169K
March 2024	$166K
February 2024	$161K
January 2024	$158K
2023
December 2023	$160K
November 2023	$161K
October 2023	$161K
September 2023	$161K
August 2023	$164K
July 2023	$165K
June 2023	$167K
May 2023	$165K
April 2023	$159K
March 2023	$155K
February 2023	$149K
January 2023	$148K
2022
December 2022	$149K
November 2022	$152K
October 2022	$158K
September 2022	$160K
August 2022	$159K
July 2022	$159K
June 2022	$159K
May 2022	$158K
April 2022	$152K
March 2022	$144K
February 2022	$135K
January 2022	$135K
2021
December 2021	$137K
November 2021	$139K
October 2021	$141K
September 2021	$142K
August 2021	$145K
July 2021	$148K
June 2021	$153K
May 2021	$159K
April 2021	$157K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$147K
January 2021	$144K
2020
December 2020	$141K
November 2020	$139K
October 2020	$142K
September 2020	$143K
August 2020	$140K
July 2020	$139K
June 2020	$135K
May 2020	$134K
April 2020	$139K
March 2020	$140K
February 2020	$140K
January 2020	$140K
2019
December 2019	$138K
November 2019	$135K
October 2019	$137K
September 2019	$137K
August 2019	$137K
July 2019	$143K
June 2019	$139K
May 2019	$138K
April 2019	$137K
March 2019	$136K
February 2019	$134K
January 2019	$135K
2018
December 2018	$133K
November 2018	$133K
October 2018	$131K
September 2018	$131K
August 2018	$132K
July 2018	$133K
June 2018	$131K
May 2018	$129K
April 2018	$127K
March 2018	$126K
February 2018	$123K
January 2018	$123K
2017
December 2017	$124K
November 2017	$123K
October 2017	$122K
September 2017	$124K
August 2017	$121K
July 2017	$119K
June 2017	$120K
May 2017	$119K
April 2017	$118K
March 2017	$116K
February 2017	$117K
January 2017	$114K
2016
December 2016	$114K
November 2016	$116K
October 2016	$117K
September 2016	$115K

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
4120 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$220,400	3	2	876	Off Market
4124 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.02	$208,700	3	1	876	Off Market
4128 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.03	$202,000	2	1	876	Off Market
4134 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$239,700	3	2	876	Off Market
4140 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.06	$243,400	3	2	925	Off Market
4144 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.07	$235,800	3	2	1,320	Off Market
4112 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$261,500	4	2	1,040	Off Market
4042 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.03	$217,500	3	1	1,278	Off Market
4044 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$192,700	3	1	876	Off Market
4038 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$168,300	2	1	828	Off Market
4034 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.06	$235,100	3	2	884	Off Market
4030 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.07	$233,700	2	1.5	1,660	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1958

728 sqft

$238/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 4116 52nd St, Des Moines, IA. 4116 52nd St is in the Merle Hay neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50310. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 728 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8407 sqft and was built in 1958.

4116 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 728 sqft single-family home in Merle Hay, built in 1958. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $172,900, with a rent estimate of $1,197/month.

Home Details for 4116 52nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1958
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	$2,644	$176,800

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

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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Buy: $130k - $450k

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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 4116 52nd St

What is 4116 52nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4116 52nd St in Des Moines, IA is $172,900.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K 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 4116 52nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 4116 52nd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 4116 52nd St?
The lot at 4116 52nd St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.19 acres (8,407 sq ft).