5712 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
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$241,800
$230,000 - $254,000
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Abby Hausmann-Virgil 515-965-9100,
Keller Williams- Ankeny Metro,
Member Non 515-296-4680,
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Half bathroom
- Level: Basement
Family room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial,Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,045
- Total interior livable area: 1,045 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,045
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 100/11879000000
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1947
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: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,596
- Date on market: 1/10/2024
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/14/2024 | Sold | $225,000+1.1%$215/sqft |
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| 1/17/2024 | Pending sale | $222,500$213/sqft |
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| 1/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $222,500+25%$213/sqft |
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| 5/4/2021 | Sold | $178,000+0.1%$170/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $177,900+13.3%$170/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2018 | Sold | $157,000-3.4%$150/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2018 | Pending sale | $162,500$156/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2018 | Price change | $162,500-2.6%$156/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $166,900+51.9%$160/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2017 | Sold | $109,900+47.5%$105/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2008 | Sold | $74,500$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,596 -3.5% | $211,100 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $3,726 -4.3% | $189,400 |
| 2023 | $3,894 +0.8% | $189,400 +14.6% |
| 2022 | $3,864 +10.7% | $165,200 |
| 2021 | $3,492 -3.6% | $165,200 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $3,622 +11.2% | $148,500 |
| 2019 | $3,258 +1.1% | $148,500 +22.5% |
| 2018 | $3,224 | $121,200 |
| 2017 | $3,224 +13.6% | $121,200 +12.5% |
| 2016 | $2,838 | $107,700 |
| 2015 | $2,838 +9.2% | $107,700 +6.1% |
| 2014 | $2,600 | $101,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $101,500 -10.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,200 -2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $116,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $116,600 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $112,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $112,800 -2.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $115,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $115,600 +10.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $104,270 +7.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $97,260 |
| 2001 | -- | $97,260 |
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Merle Hay
- 5712 Forest Ave