$335,000
4609 Merced St , Des Moines, IA 50310
- 3
- beds
- 2
- baths
- 1,846
- sqft
- 1968
- year built
- Status:
- Active
- MLS #:
- 746707
- County:
- Polk
- Listed By:
- Liz Lashier - NextHome Your Way
- Agent Phone:
- (515) 707-6979
- Agent Email:
- Lizlashier@gmail.com
Sponsoring Broker: Derek Eisenberg, Continental Real Estate Group, Inc
Welcome to 4609 Merced Street, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1.5-story home offering 1,846 sq. ft. of finished living space plus a 1,200 sq. ft. unfinished basement with endless possibilities for storage or future expansion. Located in the Johnston Community School District, this move-in-ready home combines comfort, flexibility, and modern updates. The bright main level features an updated kitchen with abundant cabinetry, center island, and generous workspace, along with a formal dining area and inviting living room. The spacious four-season room showcases new luxury vinyl plank flooring and provides year-round living space overlooking the backyard. A versatile main-floor room can serve as a bedroom, home office, study, workout room, or hobby space. Upstairs offers two spacious bedrooms with new flooring, including an oversized primary bedroom with a huge walk-in closet. Enjoy outdoor living with a built-in outdoor kitchen, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Additional features include an attached 2-car garage and a large unfinished basement ready for your personal touch. Mechanical upgrades include: 96% High Efficiency Modulating Gas Furnace paired with a 2025, 19 SEER low ambient Inverter Heat Pump Condensing unit controlled by a Nest Smart Thermostat. 50 Gallon gas water heater installed June of 2020 and a 2 stage whole home water filtration system installed May of 2026. New Roof, Copper window accents and Gutters installed in 2019
Highlights
- Residential
- Single Family Residence
- Built in 1968
- 0.23 Acre Lot
- 2 Car Garage
- 94 days on Market
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- Bedrooms
- 3
-
- Bathrooms
- 2
-
- Year Built
- 1968
-
- Architectural Style
- One And One Half Story
-
- Construction Materials
- Wood Siding, Stone
-
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
-
- Garage Spaces
- 2.0
-
- Parking Features
- Attached, Garage
-
- Living Area
- 1846.0
-
- Interior Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
-
- Appliances
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop
-
- Flooring
- Tile, Carpet
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- Exterior Features
- Storage, Outdoor Kitchen
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- Cooling
- Central Air
-
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
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- Basement
- Unfinished
-
- Acres
- 0.23
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- Water
- Public
-
- Area
- Des Moines N.West
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- County
- Polk
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- City
- Des Moines
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- Zip Code
- 50310
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Price History
| 10/06/2026 | Price Changed | $335,000 |
| Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS #746707 | ||
| 08/06/2026 | Listed | $350,000 |
| Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS #746707 | ||
Source: MLS Data
Deed History
| 10/18/2005 | Warranty Deed | $159,500 |
| 01/19/2005 | Legal Action/Court Order | $135,500 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
Mortgage History
| 01/23/2013 | FHA | $139,600 |
| 10/18/2005 | FHA | $157,528 |
| 01/19/2005 | Building or Construction Loan | $130,000 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
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This home is listed at $335,000 with 1,846 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $181 per square foot.
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4609 Merced St was listed on August 06, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 94 days.
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This home was built in 1968, making it approximately 58 years old.
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4609 Merced St sits on a 0.23-acre lot, which is 10,019 square feet.
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Last Updated: November 08, 2026 at 05:33AM | Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS | MLS#: 746707
