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Sold for $170,000
  • $170,000

    2312 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    --beds
    --baths
    7,238sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $220,600 Zestimate®
    $23/sqft
    $1,308 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $220,600

    $181,000 - $263,000

    $1,308/mo

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    What's special

    Stained glass windows
    CALLING ALL INVESTORS! Historical Home Three story SF. Was a multi-family dwelling, but with rezoning will need to be converted back to SF. No rental certificate. Home is being sold AS IS. Built in 1900, this three story Queen Anne Victorian home ready to be restored. This home has a lot of potential, with 4100+ sq ft, 12ft tall ceilings, and a .26 acre lot. Many of the walls and ceilings are original, with period trim and hardware. The staircase leading to the second and third floor have original treads, banister, and a half turn with rounded bottom stairs. Lots of original woodwork, trim, flooring, fixtures, stained glass windows, and original fireplace. Home has been professionally upgraded with electric, base heating, and furnace. Lots of potential to convert to a luxury, turn of the century mansion. Also included with the purchase, is a separate 2 story office building with two apartments on top. Could be used for an office/restaurant. Built in 1911, this building is over 2300 square feet AND your commute could be to your own building…right next door. Located one block East of Drake University Field house. Lots of parking. Minutes from the financial district, entertainment, restaurants, and schools.

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    Listed by:

    Teresa Knox 515-453-5800,

    Iowa Realty Ankeny

    Bought with:

    Jeff Swehla

    RE/MAX Precision

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 656910MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Heating
    • Baseboard, Electric
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 7,238
    • Total interior livable area: 7,238 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    Lot
    • Size: 0.26 Acres
    • Dimensions: 162 x 70
    Details
    • Parcel number: 08001563000000
    • Zoning: NPC

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Three Story,Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Rubber,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/9/2024Sold$170,000-15%$23/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #656910 Report a problem
    8/25/2023Pending sale$200,000$28/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #656910 Report a problem
    6/9/2023Price change$200,000-20%$28/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #656910 Report a problem
    12/13/2022Listed for sale$249,900$35/sqft
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    9/19/2022Pending sale$249,900$35/sqft
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    7/22/2022Listed for sale$249,900+10.5%$35/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #656910 Report a problem
    4/25/2022Listing removed--
    Source: DMMLS #646761 Report a problem
    3/3/2022Pending sale$226,200$31/sqft
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    3/3/2022Listed for sale$226,200+205.7%$31/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #646761 Report a problem
    5/25/2007Sold$74,000$10/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,858 +80.8%$177,000 +4.1%
    2024$5,452 +2.3%$170,000 -38.7%
    2023$5,332 -13%$277,100 +22.5%
    2022$6,126 +10.6%$226,200 +797.6%
    2021$5,538 -10.2%$25,200 +2.9%
    2020$6,170 +12.8%$24,500
    2019$5,468 -5.2%$24,500 +7%
    2018$5,770 $22,900
    2017$5,770 -6.5%$22,900 +8.3%
    2016$6,170 $21,140 -86%
    2015$6,170 +3%$151,000 +12.7%
    2014$5,992 $134,000
    2013-- $134,000
    2012-- $134,000
    2011-- $134,000 -5.3%
    2010-- $141,500
    2009-- $141,500
    2008-- $141,500
    2007-- $141,500
    2006-- $141,500 +25.2%
    2005-- $113,000 +9.8%
    2003-- $102,900 +6.1%
    2002-- $97,000
    2001-- $97,000

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    Neighborhood: Carpenter

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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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