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Sold for $400,000
  • $400,000

    1217 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

    5beds
    4,166sqft
    Duplex, Multi Family
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $399,600 Zestimate®
    $96/sqft
    $1,470 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $399,600

    $360,000 - $432,000

    $1,470/mo

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    What's special

    Grocery storeBack parking
    Great opportunity for an investor . This house is 4 min away to Des Moines Downtown this house is a duplex with attached commercial building in the front all in one. they share the back Parking with the next duplex. This duplex upstairs you will see a beautifully updated 2bed with one full bath in each Bedroom. kitchen, living room and a dining room with a good space to have an office aside. down stairs you will find a 3bed, 1bath , living room and a kitchen, the 3bed unit was updated 3 years ago. roof, paint on outside, parking space on the Back are new, were putted 3years ago. the commercial building attached in front is rented and currently used as a Grocery store. this 3 unites together will give you a very good monthly income. Contact your Agent for more info.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Patrick Pena (515)822-6866,

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    Bought with:

    OUTSIDE AGENT

    OTHER

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 689239MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room
    • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,166
    • Total interior livable area: 4,166 sqft

    Property

    Lot
    • Size: 6,621 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 44 x 150
    Details
    • Parcel number: 08004515000000
    • Zoning: RX1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Duplex
    • Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Brick, Metal Siding
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $96/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $95,600
    • Annual tax amount: $1,335
    • Date on market: 2/13/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 3 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/26/2024Sold$400,000-5.9%$96/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #689239 Report a problem
    2/19/2024Pending sale$425,000$102/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #689239 Report a problem
    2/13/2024Listed for sale$425,000+82.4%$102/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #689239 Report a problem
    4/27/2021Listing removed--
    Source: DMMLS Report a problem
    8/27/2020Sold$233,000+94.2%$56/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #610533 Report a problem
    7/24/2020Pending sale$120,000$29/sqft
    Source: Realty ONE Group Impact #610533 Report a problem
    7/24/2020Listed for sale$120,000$29/sqft
    Source: Realty ONE Group Impact #610533 Report a problem
    9/27/2018Sold$120,000+100%$29/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/5/2014Sold$60,000$14/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #432317 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,756 +2.1%$95,600 +9.4%
    2024$1,720 +2%$87,400
    2023$1,686 -22.1%$87,400 +22.2%
    2022$2,164 +24.1%$71,500 +315.7%
    2021$1,744 -20.7%$17,200 +3%
    2020$2,200 +11.4%$16,700
    2019$1,974 -4.5%$16,700 +7.1%
    2018$2,066 $15,600
    2017$2,066 +2.2%$15,600 +8.6%
    2016$2,022 $14,360 -71%
    2015$2,022 +2.7%$49,500 +12.5%
    2014$1,968 $44,000
    2013-- $44,000
    2012-- $44,000
    2011-- $44,000
    2010-- $44,000
    2009-- $44,000 -9.1%
    2008-- $48,400
    2007-- $48,400
    2006-- $48,400 +25.1%
    2005-- $38,700 +7.8%
    2003-- $35,900 +5.9%
    2002-- $33,900 +103%
    2001-- $16,700
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: King Irving

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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