# 4709 E Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/4ba single family, $320,000 ($201/sqft), built 2010, 1,594 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $1,881/mo. Listed 8 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $320,000 |
| Price/sqft | $201 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 2 half |
| Square Feet | 1,594 |
| Year Built | 2010 |
| Lot Size | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 8 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,618 |
| Estimated Insurance | $93 |
| HOA | $170 |
| **Total** | **$1,881** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 2010
- 0.18 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Layouts like this don't come around often - and neither do homes this move-in ready! 4709 E Merced Street is a spacious two-story offering 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and an open-concept main level with room for everyone to live and entertain comfortably. The kitchen features abundant counter + cabinet space, flowing seamlessly into the dining area and cozy living room anchored by a gas fireplace. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms including a primary suite with a private bath + generously sized closets, plus an additional full bathroom. The finished lower level adds flexible living space with a convenient half bath and ample storage. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is built for entertaining, complete with a composite deck, a huge patio, and a storage shed. Located in the Southeast Polk School District, just a short walk to Delaware Elementary, and with easy access to Altoona's shopping, dining, entertainment, and interstate connections - this home checks every box. Come see it in person!

## Location

- **Address:** 4709 E Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.638045, -93.519573
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.638045,-93.519573

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Taylor Hird
- **Brokerage:** Century 21 Signature
- **Phone:** 5154026026

## Primary Photo

![4709 E Merced Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b0d9d273c425f5541189b4085659a239l-f3499703838r.jpg)

*26 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/4709-e-merced-street-des-moines-ia-50317-a743766)*

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**MLS#:** 743766 | **Updated:** 2026-08-01
**Source:** listhub

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