Classic Bungalow located in fantastic Forest Avenue neighborhood. Completely renovated with approximately 2300 SQ Feet. 4 Bedrooms with the Primary Suite on the main level. 3 full bathrooms all with custom tile and quartz counters. Gorgeous kitchen with peninsula seating. SS appliances including induction range. Large adjoining pantry and mudroom entry off of the back of the house. Original hardwood floors on the main level. LVP upstairs featuring 2 bedrooms, a bonus room and office area. 2 car garage and carport attached. All new windows, HVAC, doors, and interior custom millwork.
Sold for $550,000
$550,000
4216 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
2,242sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
9,844 Square Feet Lot
$549,900 Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$2,320 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Holly Craiger 515-276-2872,
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Bought with:
Holly Craiger
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744643
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,242
- Total interior livable area: 2,242 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 9,844 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10004317000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Rolled/Hot Mop,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1919
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: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,294
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Sold | $550,000$245/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #744643 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$245/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #744643 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+418.9%$245/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #744643 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Sold | $106,000$47/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,294 +2% | $240,300 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $4,208 -0.5% | $213,900 |
| 2023 | $4,228 +0.8% | $213,900 +19.2% |
| 2022 | $4,196 -3.4% | $179,400 |
| 2021 | $4,344 -3.8% | $179,400 +3% |
| 2020 | $4,514 +6.4% | $174,100 |
| 2019 | $4,244 +1% | $174,100 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $4,200 | $157,900 |
| 2017 | $4,200 +20.9% | $157,900 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $3,474 | $143,900 |
| 2015 | $3,474 +12% | $143,900 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $3,102 | $138,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $138,200 -1% |
| 2012 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $139,600 -3.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $144,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $144,300 +8.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $132,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $132,800 -5.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $140,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $140,600 +8.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $129,820 +19.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $108,780 |
| 2001 | -- | $108,780 |
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Neighborhood: Waveland Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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