Polk County property record for 2906 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,804 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $131,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,530 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100/13131-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 100/13131-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,026 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,786 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 266 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,804 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2906 MERLE HAY RD |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50310-1102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX BEG SE COR THN W 21.94F NE 18.4F NW 64.98F E 9.1F S 75F TO POB- E126F S75F LOT 1 WHITEHALL ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEHALL ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 803 |
Source: Polk County records, as of June 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3725 SKYLINE DR, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5048 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure · Construction Mortgage RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20269801 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20428 / 88 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2906 MERLE HAY RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1102 |
| Document Number | 0000009801 |
| Book / Page | 20428 / 88 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00009801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $208.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3725 SKYLINE DR, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5048 |
| Document Number | 0000009802 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00009802 |
| Name | COLLINS COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2906 MERLE HAY RD, DES MOINES, IA 50310-1102 |
| Document Number | 0000077617 |
| Book / Page | 20379 / 248 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00077617 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $191.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1915 SE CLOVER RIDGE DR, ANKENY, IA 50021-7111 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000077618 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00077618 |
| Name | RACCOON VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208,900 (+10.01%) Land $47,900 Building $161,000 | $208,900 (+10.01%) Land $47,900 Building $161,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,530.00 (-0.95%) | ||
| 2023 | $189,900 Land $43,200 Building $146,700 | $189,900 Land $43,200 Building $146,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,564.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 487 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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