Surrounded by 13 acres of pure privacy and wildlife, this beautifully updated 4 bed, 3 bath 2-story home within Denver city limits, offers the perfect blend of charm, character and modern comfort. Step inside to gorgeous, refinished hardwood floors, restored trim, fresh paint, 9' ceilings and a fabulous new kitchen! Elegance abounds with a formal dining with built-in China & chandelier, cozy living room, private sitting room, all with park like views from picture windows. Master bed with bath on main, and 2nd bath with timeless appeal. Upper level boasts 3 carpeted bedrooms, full bath & corner walkout to upper-level deck with nature views. Outside, enjoy acres of gardens, flowers, fruit trees and peaceful nature views in every direction. The property also includes impressive 42x60 heated detached garage/workshop! This rare acreage inside city limits offers space, serenity, and endless possibilities!!
For sale
Price cut: $20K (7/28)
$575,000
221 Forrest Ave, Denver, IA 50622
4beds
1,898sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
13.52 Acres Lot
$535,700 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Restored trimPrivate sitting roomFabulous new kitchenFresh paintGorgeous refinished hardwood floors
- 72 days |
- 878 |
- 41 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wes Gielau 319-240-8652,
RE/MAX Alliance
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 20262663
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Basement: Block,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,898 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Stalls, Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Carport spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 13.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 13.52 acres
Details
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 1023476004
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Denver
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $350,970
- Annual tax amount: $5,100
- Date on market: 6/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 73 days
- Road surface type: Crushed Top
Estimated market value
$535,700
$509,000 - $562,000
$1,893/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Price change | $575,000-3.4%$303/sqft |
Source:  Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262663 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $595,000+169.2%$313/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20262663 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2016 | Sold | $221,000-7.7%$116/sqft |
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID #20160154 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2016 | Pending sale | $239,555$126/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 LSB Real Estate #20160154 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2016 | Listed for sale | $239,555$126/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 LSB Real Estate #20160154 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,040 +28% | $309,590 +4% |
| 2024 | $3,938 +3.1% | $297,550 +26.5% |
| 2023 | $3,820 +7.8% | $235,260 +14.4% |
| 2022 | $3,544 +13.1% | $205,650 |
| 2021 | $3,134 +3.1% | $205,650 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $3,039 +1.3% | $187,250 |
| 2019 | $3,000 -7.8% | $187,250 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $3,255 +11.3% | $184,530 -10.9% |
| 2017 | $2,924 -2.7% | $207,010 |
| 2016 | $3,006 | $207,010 +7% |
| 2015 | $3,006 +9.9% | $193,470 |
| 2014 | $2,734 +535.8% | $193,470 |
| 2013 | $430 +3.4% | -- |
| 2012 | $416 -65.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,214 +175.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $440 -62.4% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,170 +104.5% | -- |
| 2008 | $572 -48.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,114 +11.6% | -- |
| 2005 | $998 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50622
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Pk-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street BuildingGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Denver Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Denver Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Denver
- Middle: Denver
- High: Denver
Source: Northeast Iowa Regional BOR as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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