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 4149 53rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4149 53rd St in Des Moines, IA is $248,500 .

What is the price history for 4149 53rd St?

4149 53rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in August 2016.

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.

Does 4149 53rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 4149 53rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 4149 53rd St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 4149 53rd St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$248,500

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
936 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

4149 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310

Merle Hay

Est. Refi. Payment $1,743/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 31, 2016 for $155,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$249K

Since last month

$900 (-0.4%)

Since last year

$7K (+2.9%)

Since last sale

$93K (+60%)

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 +60% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$248K
August 2026	$249K
July 2026	$252K
June 2026	$249K
May 2026	$248K
April 2026	$246K
March 2026	$242K
February 2026	$240K
January 2026	$239K
2025
December 2025	$238K
November 2025	$242K
October 2025	$244K
September 2025	$241K
August 2025	$243K
July 2025	$247K
June 2025	$248K
May 2025	$249K
April 2025	$245K
March 2025	$241K
February 2025	$238K
January 2025	$238K
2024
December 2024	$238K
November 2024	$240K
October 2024	$245K
September 2024	$246K
August 2024	$249K
July 2024	$254K
June 2024	$253K
May 2024	$252K
April 2024	$249K
March 2024	$244K
February 2024	$238K
January 2024	$235K
2023
December 2023	$235K
November 2023	$235K
October 2023	$239K
September 2023	$239K
August 2023	$242K
July 2023	$243K
June 2023	$243K
May 2023	$236K
April 2023	$229K
March 2023	$225K
February 2023	$223K
January 2023	$223K
2022
December 2022	$225K
November 2022	$227K
October 2022	$234K
September 2022	$236K
August 2022	$235K
July 2022	$236K
June 2022	$238K
May 2022	$239K
April 2022	$230K
March 2022	$226K
February 2022	$219K
January 2022	$216K
2021
December 2021	$217K
November 2021	$217K
October 2021	$217K
September 2021	$217K
August 2021	$219K
July 2021	$220K
June 2021	$217K
May 2021	$215K
April 2021	$208K
March 2021	$205K
February 2021	$199K
January 2021	$195K
2020
December 2020	$192K
November 2020	$191K
October 2020	$191K
September 2020	$189K
August 2020	$187K
July 2020	$186K
June 2020	$185K
May 2020	$184K
April 2020	$182K
March 2020	$181K
February 2020	$181K
January 2020	$182K
2019
December 2019	$181K
November 2019	$179K
October 2019	$178K
September 2019	$177K
August 2019	$176K
July 2019	$176K
June 2019	$178K
May 2019	$175K
April 2019	$176K
March 2019	$176K
February 2019	$176K
January 2019	$173K
2018
December 2018	$172K
November 2018	$171K
October 2018	$172K
September 2018	$172K
August 2018	$172K
July 2018	$171K
June 2018	$171K
May 2018	$171K
April 2018	$170K
March 2018	$168K
February 2018	$167K
January 2018	$166K
2017
December 2017	$167K
November 2017	$165K
October 2017	$163K
September 2017	$165K
August 2017	$164K
July 2017	$162K
June 2017	$160K
May 2017	$160K
April 2017	$160K
March 2017	$159K
February 2017	$158K
January 2017	$158K
2016
December 2016	$157K
November 2016	$156K
October 2016	$156K
September 2016	$155K

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
4135 51st St, Des Moines, IA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$224,000	10/24/25	5	1	960

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
4141 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$220,800	3	2	912	Off Market
4137 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.02	$219,900	3	2	896	Off Market
4135 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$255,600	3	2	1,094	Off Market
4127 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$206,100	3	2	917	Off Market
4123 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.06	$207,800	3	1	960	Off Market
4115 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.08	$231,000	3	1	1,008	Off Market
4155 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.01	$129,100	2	1	668	Off Market
4152 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$202,200	3	1	876	Off Market
4148 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$164,900	3	1	876	For Sale
4140 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$183,800	2	1	896	Off Market
4136 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.04	$220,800	3	1	988	Off Market
4132 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310	0.05	$236,700	3	2	853	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1959

0.25 acre lot

936 sqft

$265/sqft

Garage

About this House

Great 4 bedroom home within walking distance to a large shopping center, lots of restaurants and businesses. Has finished walkout basement which features a bedroom, family room and 3/4ths bath. Beautiful fenced in back yard with lots of room to play and relax. Big driveway that is ideal for company! Lots of windows that allow for optimal natural light! This will go fast!!!

4149 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 936 sqft single-family home in Merle Hay, built in 1959. It last sold for $155,000 on Aug 31, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $248,500, with a rent estimate of $1,633/month.

Home Details for 4149 53rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 31, 2016 Source: DMMLS #519349	Sold	$155,000
Jun 22, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$159,900 Price decreased by 6%
Jun 8, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$169,900
Jul 28, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$139,400
May 30, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,400
Mar 10, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$104,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,172	$247,200

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
GreatSchools Rating
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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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"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.
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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 4149 53rd St

What is 4149 53rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4149 53rd St in Des Moines, IA is $248,500.
What is the price history for 4149 53rd St?
4149 53rd St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $155,000 in August 2016.
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.
Does 4149 53rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 4149 53rd St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 4149 53rd St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 4149 53rd St in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.