# 5108 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/2ba single family, $285,000 ($276/sqft), built 1971, 1,034 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C. Est. $1,235/mo. Listed 18 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $285,000 |
| Price/sqft | $276 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,034 |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Lot Size | 8,756 sqft (0.20 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 18 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,235 |
| **Total** | **$1,235** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1971
- 0.20 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
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 replacement in 2019.

## Location

- **Address:** 5108 Merced Street, Des Moines, IA 50310
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.63817, -93.689154
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.63817,-93.689154

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Charissa Peters
- **Brokerage:** Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
- **Phone:** (800) 724-2297
- **Email:** charissa@iowarealty.com

## Primary Photo

![5108 Merced Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1fa9766fbdfd06a51aa9844655c034a1l-f1123157065r.jpg)

*25 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/5108-merced-street-des-moines-ia-50310-a740744)*

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**MLS#:** 740744 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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