About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 9870 Merrill Trail in Indianola, IA is listed for $787,000 ($321 per sqft). Built in 1991, the home offers 2,452 sqft of living space on a 3.50 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1991
  • 3.50 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1991

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Imagine coming home to the wooded peace and privacy of this spacious rural property, while still enjoying the convenience of a hard-surface road minutes from Indianola and the DSM metro and a home that has been thoughtfully updated. This large country home offers room to spread out, relax, entertain, and enjoy the lifestyle that comes with having space around you.

A few of the updates include all kitchen appliances, flooring, mechanicals, roof and septic. These improvements provide valuable peace of mind and allow you to focus on enjoying your new home rather than wondering what needs to be replaced next. Gardening, entertaining family and friends, watching wildlife at the shared pond adds another special di

mension to the property-creating a beautiful setting for morning coffee, relaxing evenings, fishing, wildlife watching, or simply enjoying the peaceful views. But wait there is more! Incredible 40 x 70 insulated building with concrete floors, heat and air, 12 ft overhead doors along with water serviced by the well plus fiber internet . This home really does offer so many of the features that appeal to living life in the country.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,209/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$569
Interest$3,410
Insurance$230

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

9870 Merrill Trail

Indianola, IA 50125

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningAreaSeparateFormalDiningRoomEatInKitchen

Exterior Features

DeckFirePitPatio

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetHardwoodTile

Construction

VinylSiding

Outdoor Features

DeckPatio

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirPropane (Heating)Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 9870 Merrill Trail is listed at $787,000 ($321/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $4,210 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1991, 3.50 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, EatInKitchen. Exterior Features: Deck, FirePit, Patio.

This property is listed by NANCY LAXTON.

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NANCY LAXTON

Agent at Iowa Realty Co., Inc.

Listed by Iowa Realty Co., Inc. · Broker phone: (800) 724-2297 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 750765· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 24 days on PropertySimple

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9870 Merrill Trail, Indianola, IA 50125

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