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5108 Merced Street

Des Moines, IA 50310
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,034

Sqft

Acres0.20

Acre(Lot)

Well-maintained split foyer home located in the desirable Johnston Community School District! The main level offers a spacious living room, dining area with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, an updated kitchen, and newer flooring throughout much of the space. Three bedrooms are located on the main floor, including a primary bedroom with convenient pass-through access to the full bathroom. Finished lower level provides additional living space with a second wood-burning fireplace, a 4th bedroom, and a half bath—perfect for guests, a home office, or extra entertaining space. Step outside to the deck overlooking the flat, fully fenced backyard featuring blackberry bushes along with mature peach, pear, and plum trees. Major exterior updates include newer windows and siding (2017) and a roof replac ement in 2019.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $285,000

AD Id : 78546096

MLS Id : 740744

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.20 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,034

Year Built : 1971

Garage : 2

County : Polk

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Finished
  • Flooring Information

    Laminate, Tile
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1971 Building Area Total: 1034 Construction Materials: Cement Siding Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio Private Pool: No
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Storage

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 70X125 Main Square Feet: 0.201 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.201 Lot Size Square Feet: 8750 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $285000 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 10012844141000 Annual Tax: $4784 Tax Legal Desc: LOT 55 WESTCHESTER MANOR PLAT 3

  • Parking Information

    Attached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • Location Information

    Direction: Aurora Ave to 51st St., turn north to Merced, turn east (left) WaterSource: Public Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/10/2026 @ 05:45

MLS: 740744 LISTED BY: Charissa Peters, Iowa Realty Mills Crossing 515-453-4300 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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