2850 Merced Dr
Des Moines, IA 50310
4 bd 4 ba 1,869 sqft Built 2008 Lot 8,625 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$350,000
Sep 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2022 | Sold | $350,000 | MLS #658379 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Listed | $349,900 | MLS #658379 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Sold | $280,000 | MLS #557188 |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Listed | $295,000 | MLS #557188 |
| Mar 23, 2010 | Sold | $250,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 26, 2010 | Relisted | $259,900 | MLS #339096 |
| Dec 8, 2008 | Sold | $50,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 2, 2008 | Listed | $259,900 | MLS #339096 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $326,300 | $76,600 | $402,900 | $7,418 |
| 2023 | $293,700 | $71,000 | $364,700 | $6,960 |
| 2022 | $251,000 | $59,800 | $310,800 | $7,674 |
| 2021 | $251,000 | $59,800 | $310,800 | $7,704 |
| 2020 | $240,100 | $57,200 | $297,300 | $7,566 |
| 2019 | $240,100 | $57,200 | $297,300 | $7,028 |
| 2018 | $210,300 | $52,600 | $262,900 | $6,726 |
| 2017 | $210,300 | $52,600 | $262,900 | $6,154 |
| 2016 | $193,700 | $43,500 | $237,200 | $6,002 |
| 2015 | $193,700 | $43,500 | $237,200 | $682 |
| 2014 | $197,200 | $43,800 | $241,000 | $610 |
| 2013 | — | $34,380 | $34,380 | $622 |
| 2012 | — | $34,380 | $34,380 | $686 |
| 2011 | $197,800 | $43,800 | $241,600 | $1,112 |
| 2010 | $206,400 | $47,100 | $253,500 | $1,112 |
Property facts
Year built
2008
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
4
Living area
1,869 sqft
Lot size
8,625 sqft
ZIP code
50310
City
Des Moines
Street
Merced Dr
Coordinates
41.63794, -93.65581
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,804
Gross rental yield
9.61%
Implied cap rate
6.25%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2850 Merced Dr last sell?
2850 Merced Dr most recently sold on Sep 29, 2022 for $350,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2850 Merced Dr?
The most recent total assessment for 2850 Merced Dr (year 2025) is $402,900 with $7,418 in property tax.
How does 2850 Merced Dr's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 15.1% above the last sale price of $350,000.
When was 2850 Merced Dr built?
2850 Merced Dr was built in 2008.
How does 2850 Merced Dr compare to others on Merced Dr?
We track 8 other properties on Merced Dr. Browse the list under "Other properties on Merced Dr" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 2850 Merced Dr?
2850 Merced Dr is a 4 bed, 4 bath, 1,869 sqft, 8,625 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2850 Merced Dr a flip candidate?
No — 2850 Merced Dr does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 2850 Merced Dr a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 2850 Merced Dr appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-4.7%
Implied 1-yr
-18.6%
2026 Q3
$173.4K
2026 Q4
$173.4K
ZIP 50310 — Median Price History + Forecast
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