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  • $255,800

    5820 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1baths
    1,241sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1951
    9,100 Square Feet Lot
    $255,800 Zestimate®
    $206/sqft
    $1,424 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $255,800

    $240,000 - $271,000

    $1,424/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Not your typical 1950's ranch layout Large family room at back of home provides a great view of the private, beautiful back yard. This charmer has 3 bedrooms/1 bath, spacious kitchen, 2 fireplaces, and a clean basement ready for your finishing touch. The home has been meticulously cared for with updates to the big-ticket items - new roof in 2019, new Pella windows in 2013, and sewer line replaced in 2010, to mention just a few items. Home is on a quiet, inviting tree-lined street with easy access to I-235, shopping and entertainment. Schedule your tour today

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Other
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,241 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 9,100 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10012834000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1951

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Balcony
    • Cooling System: Air Conditioning
    • Living room
    • No Utilities included in rent
    • Parking Type: Garage

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/15/2021Sold$186,000-1.6%$150/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #617078 Report a problem
    10/31/2020Listed for sale$189,000+310.5%$152/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty #617078 Report a problem
    10/26/2020Listing removed$1,250$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/16/2020Listed for rent$1,250+4.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/28/2019Listing removed$1,195$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/21/2019Listed for rent$1,195+9.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/24/2018Listing removed$1,095$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/20/2018Listed for rent$1,095$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/18/2016Listing removed$1,095+10.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/23/2015Listing removed$995$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/25/2015Listed for rent$995$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/19/1989Sold$46,040$37/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,774 -4.7%$237,000 +11.8%
    2024$3,962 -4.9%$211,900
    2023$4,166 +0.8%$211,900 +14.2%
    2022$4,132 -5.9%$185,600
    2021$4,390 -3.7%$185,600 +5.5%
    2020$4,560 +8.2%$175,900
    2019$4,214 +1%$175,900 +12.2%
    2018$4,172 $156,800
    2017$4,172 +14.1%$156,800 +13%
    2016$3,658 $138,800
    2015$3,658 +13.5%$138,800 +10.2%
    2014$3,224 $125,900
    2013-- $125,900 -10.3%
    2012-- $140,300
    2011-- $140,300 -5.8%
    2010-- $149,000
    2009-- $149,000 +3.4%
    2008-- $144,100
    2007-- $144,100 -0.6%
    2006-- $145,000
    2005-- $145,000 +10%
    2003-- $131,790 +19.8%
    2002-- $109,970
    2001-- $109,970

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    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

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