Completely Renovated & Move-In Ready! This beautifully updated 3–4 bedroom, 2-bath ranch combines fresh, modern finishes with comfortable, easy living in a quiet, established neighborhood. The main floor offers everything you need on one level, including two generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, inviting bright eat-in kitchen, spacious laundry room, and a fantastic four-season room—the perfect spot for morning coffee, relaxing, or entertaining year-round. Downstairs, you’ll find even more room to spread out with an additional bedroom, ¾ bath, and an impressively large family and entertaining area with plenty of flexibility for a game room, home theater, office, workout space, or guest retreat. Outside, enjoy a large yard, established flower garden, and oversized two-car garage offering plenty of room for vehicles, storage, and hobbies. With the renovations already complete, all that’s left to do is move in & LOVE where you live!
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$90Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Misty Szczech• Exit Realty Midwest - LeMars
assessed @ 293,000 need we say more? Being sold as is with all pp included at the time of closing. Websters definition of affordable housing in this area is, * 521 Douglas St. Merrill Iowa * . Cosmetically? Yes, it needs some love. But this fully functional home has been enjoyed by the same lovely couple for the past +/- 50 years until 2 weeks ago. .. .. this could be a real opportunity for someone to make a new start. .. .
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,320 (+7.4%)
$28,800 + $262,590
$291,390
2025
$3,092 (+12.9%)
$28,800 + $262,590
$291,390
2024
$2,738 (+3.9%)
$28,800 + $262,590
$291,390
2023
$2,636 (+3.1%)
$28,800 + $231,290
$260,090
2022
$2,556 (+9.6%)
$24,000 + $236,500
$260,500
2021
$2,332 (+1.7%)
$24,000 + $180,120
$204,120
2020
$2,294 (+1.4%)
$24,000 + $157,320
$181,320
2019
$2,262 (−1.9%)
$24,000 + $157,320
$181,320
2018
$2,306 (+9.6%)
$24,000 + $157,320
$181,320
2017
$2,104 (+7.6%)
$24,000 + $145,260
$169,260
2015
$1,956 (+9.3%)
$19,200 + $138,180
$157,380
2013
$1,790
$19,200 + $124,010
$143,210
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,573
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,573
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Plymouth County
APN
18-10-229-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Merrill, IA • 51031
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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11
39
17
56
31
63
40
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86
68
81
64
79
57
70
46
48
31
37
19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 521 Douglas St
$289,334
$5,666 under list price of $295K
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