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  • $784,300

    5401 Forest Dr, Johnston, IA 50131

    4beds
    4,632sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1992
    1 Acres Lot
    $784,300 Zestimate®
    $169/sqft
    $3,647 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $784,300

    $737,000 - $847,000

    $3,647/mo

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    What's special

    Rare opportunity to live in the forest! That’s right, Forest Drive, a quiet, very wooded, highly-sought after community in Johnston. This unique one and a half story home sits on over an acre, has exquisite character, lots of big windows, and is very tastefully updated! 4 bdrm/4 bath/3 car gar w well over 4400 fin sq ft of generous space to move about (without losing that quaint, cozy atmosphere when it's time to cuddle up by the dual-sided fireplace w a good book). Main level has a lovely office w a hallway of bookshelves to store all those books you will be reading in your 4-season room or out on your deck! Bright, luxurious kitchen with granite, double oven w convection, pantry, bar stool area and dining area. 1st floor spacious master, mstr bath has heated floors and huge walk in closet. Also on first level, formal din rm, fam rm w dual fireplace, hearth sitting area, and 4 season rm. Upper level has two large bdrms w huge walk-ins and a dual sink/ full bath! LL has a bdrm w walk-in closet, full bath, game area (pool table can stay), workout room (all equipment but elliptical can stay), and you can walkout to that fabulous backyard! New driveway and roof in ‘17, new hardwood, tile, granite, security, irrigation, and the LL storage has an ext door to store the snowblower! A must see!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Tile, Shades/Shutters, Central Vac
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,632 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco, Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 1 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 24101000010012

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • masonry
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1992

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Johnston

    Other

    Other facts
    • Family Room: Rec. Room, Lower Level, 1st Floor
    • Exterior: Wood
    • MLS: Des Moines
    • Last Change Type: New Listing
    • Foundation: Poured
    • Heat Source: Natural
    • Interior Features: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Tile, Shades/Shutters, Central Vac
    • Property Sub Type: Residential
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Other Rooms: Pantry, Den, 4 Season, Exercise Room
    • Sewer: City
    • Trim: Oak, Paint
    • Water: City
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Style: 1.5 Story
    • Sellers Request: 1
    • Geocode Source: PxPoint
    • Lot Shape: Pie
    • Parcel Number: 24101000010012

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/31/2019Sold$545,500-3.5%$118/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #571095 Report a problem
    1/2/2019Pending sale$565,000$122/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #571095 Report a problem
    11/14/2018Price change$565,000-2.2%$122/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #571095 Report a problem
    10/12/2018Listed for sale$577,500$125/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #571095 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,220 +3.9%$681,700 +12.9%
    2024$9,834 -1.4%$603,800
    2023$9,976 -10.5%$603,800 +15.4%
    2022$11,148 -3.4%$523,200
    2021$11,536 +1.7%$523,200 +1.4%
    2020$11,348 -3.9%$515,800
    2019$11,804 +2.6%$515,800 +1.9%
    2018$11,500 $506,000
    2017$11,500 +7.3%$506,000 +7%
    2016$10,722 $473,100
    2015$10,722 +4.6%$473,100 +2.2%
    2014$10,248 $462,700
    2013-- $462,700 -0.6%
    2012-- $465,300
    2011-- $465,300 -4.2%
    2010-- $485,800
    2009-- $485,800
    2008-- $485,800
    2007-- $485,800 +1.5%
    2006-- $478,600
    2005-- $478,600 +8.7%
    2003-- $440,380 +6.2%
    2002-- $414,540
    2001-- $414,540

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    Neighborhood: 50131

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Johnston

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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