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.
Sold for $183,000
$183,000
3430 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,619sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,926.04 Square Feet Lot
$224,800 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$1,845 Estimated rent
Home value
$224,800
$209,000 - $241,000
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Two-story homeLarge screened front porchAttic spaceHalf bathLarge dining roomNew gas linesNew windows
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Listed by:
Martha Miller Johnson (515)480-1583,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Tim Lucken
Goldfinch Realty Group
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 678778
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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 sqft
- 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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2023 | Sold | $183,000-6.2%$113/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Pending sale | $195,000$120/sqft |
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| 9/12/2023 | Price change | $195,000-2.5%$120/sqft |
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| 8/22/2023 | Price change | $199,900-2.5%$123/sqft |
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| 8/7/2023 | Price change | $205,000-4.7%$127/sqft |
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| 7/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $215,000+61.7%$133/sqft |
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| 5/15/2017 | Sold | $133,000-4.9%$82/sqft |
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| 3/31/2017 | Pending sale | $139,900$86/sqft |
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| 3/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $139,900$86/sqft |
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| 12/1/2016 | Listing removed | $139,900$86/sqft |
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| 8/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $139,900+80.5%$86/sqft |
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| 5/18/2005 | Sold | $77,500$48/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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