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Sold for $183,000
    • $183,000

    3430 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1,619sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    6,926 Square Feet Lot
    $222,200 Zestimate®
    $113/sqft
    $2,034 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $222,200

    $207,000 - $240,000

    $2,034/mo

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    What's special

    Two-story homeLarge screened front porchAttic spaceHalf bathLarge dining roomNew gas linesNew windows
    This classic two-story home includes a large screened front porch reminiscent of the good old days. It also has the original hardwood floors (upstairs and down), a brick fireplace, large dining room and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances and lots of storage. There is even a half bath on the main floor. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and attic space that could be made into another bedroom or child's playroom. Many new windows, including daylight windows in the basement. The large 2-car garage was built in 2008. Seller just had the wood exterior of the home painted. The entire foundation was tuckpointed in 2018, all new gas lines in 2019, and chimney was rebuilt above roof - inside and out. Roof was new in 2006.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Martha Miller Johnson (515)480-1583,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Tim Lucken

    Goldfinch Realty Group

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 678778MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,619
    • Total interior livable area: 1,619 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 6,926 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 63.21
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10008145002000
    • Zoning: NX2

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $113/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $225,700
    • Annual tax amount: $4,021
    • Date on market: 7/20/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 69 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/17/2023Sold$183,000-6.2%$113/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678778 Report a problem
    9/27/2023Pending sale$195,000$120/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678778 Report a problem
    9/12/2023Price change$195,000-2.5%$120/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678778 Report a problem
    8/22/2023Price change$199,900-2.5%$123/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678778 Report a problem
    8/7/2023Price change$205,000-4.7%$127/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678778 Report a problem
    7/20/2023Listed for sale$215,000+61.7%$133/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #678778 Report a problem
    5/15/2017Sold$133,000-4.9%$82/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #535577 Report a problem
    3/31/2017Pending sale$139,900$86/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #535577 Report a problem
    3/20/2017Listed for sale$139,900$86/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #535577 Report a problem
    12/1/2016Listing removed$139,900$86/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #522994 Report a problem
    8/2/2016Listed for sale$139,900+80.5%$86/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #522994 Report a problem
    5/18/2005Sold$77,500$48/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,678 -2.3%$225,700 +11.8%
    2024$3,766 -1.3%$201,900
    2023$3,814 +0.8%$201,900 +18.3%
    2022$3,782 +3.8%$170,700
    2021$3,644 +14.4%$170,700 +10.4%
    2020$3,184 +36%$154,600
    2019$2,342 +1.3%$154,600 +12.5%
    2018$2,312 $137,400
    2017$2,312 -8.1%$137,400 +0.1%
    2016$2,516 $137,200
    2015$2,516 +20.2%$137,200 +11.1%
    2014$2,094 $123,500
    2013-- $123,500 +0.2%
    2012-- $123,300
    2011-- $123,300 -4.2%
    2010-- $128,700 +26.3%
    2009-- $101,900 +21.5%
    2008-- $83,900
    2007-- $83,900 +6.5%
    2006-- $78,800
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Drake

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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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