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  • $219,500

    6107 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1,300sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    -- sqft lot
    $219,500 Zestimate®
    $169/sqft
    $1,595 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $219,500

    $195,000 - $239,000

    $1,595/mo

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    What's special

    Extra spaceExcellent original wood flooringWide open unfinished spaceFinished attic bedroomNice sized dining room

    Very spacious 3 bedroom 1.5 bath with tons of extra space. 936 sq. ft. main living space plus another 360 sq. ft. finished attic bedroom with it's own half bathroom and huge "dollhouse" walk in closet. Basement adds another full 936 sq. ft. of wide open unfinished space. Excellent original wood flooring throughout main floor and upstairs living spaces. Recently updated main floor bathroom. Very nice sized dining room space flows between the living room and kitchen. All appliances included (washer, dryer, fridge, stove and dishwasher). Fenced in back yard is great for pets who like to roam off leash. Please send direct message through Zillow to schedule a viewing or ask questions. We do our best to respond as quickly as possible but It can take up to 24 hours to receive a reply or confirmation of any requested appointment time. Thank you. Standard 1 year lease required with security deposit equal to one month rent. Utilities (energy, water, internet) are the responsibility of the tenant. We allow pets with fees outlined below. Small Dog (15lb and under): $125 up front, $25 per month Large Dog (16lb and over): $125 up front, $50 per month Cat: $125 up front, $50 per month. Applications can be submitted digitally through Zillow. The more complete and comprehensive information is provided in the application will enhance the likelihood of approval. Examples include copies of recent pay stubs or income statements, previous landlord references, disclosure and brief description of any criminal history. You must not have any history of financial crimes (check fraud, bank theft etc.) or any outstanding judgements or forced evictions from previous landlords in the past 10 years. We try our best to respond as quickly as possible to inquiries questions and appointments during normal business hours. Mon- Friday 9am-5pm. Optimum Real Estate Services are a local family business with 11 single family properties within a 5 mile radius. Your monthly rent payments stay local to the Des Moines area with our main home office located just 10 blocks away from this property. We strive to respond to scheduled maintenance requests within 24-48 hours and emergency maintenance issues are given priority scheduling.

    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.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Walk In Closet
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Walk In Closet, Wood
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10008130000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • wood frame
    Condition
    • Year built: 1953

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $1,650

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/7/2025Listing removed$1,650$1/sqft
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    4/24/2025Listed for rent$1,650+10%$1/sqft
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    9/29/2023Listing removed--
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    9/26/2023Listed for rent$1,500-3.2%$1/sqft
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    9/15/2023Listing removed--
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    9/12/2023Listed for rent$1,550$1/sqft
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    6/27/1997Sold$81,000$62/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,652 +2.1%$203,400 +11.8%
    2024$3,578 -4.7%$181,900
    2023$3,756 +0.8%$181,900 +14.1%
    2022$3,728 +4.6%$159,400
    2021$3,564 -3.7%$159,400 +11.6%
    2020$3,702 +8.2%$142,800
    2019$3,422 +1.1%$142,800 +12.2%
    2018$3,386 $127,300
    2017$3,386 +14.2%$127,300 +13.2%
    2016$2,964 $112,500
    2015$2,964 +13.3%$112,500 +10.1%
    2014$2,616 $102,200
    2013-- $102,200 -10.4%
    2012-- $114,000
    2011-- $114,000 -7.2%
    2010-- $122,900
    2009-- $122,900 +3.4%
    2008-- $118,900
    2007-- $118,900 +4.3%
    2006-- $114,000
    2005-- $114,000 +9.5%
    2003-- $104,070 +20.4%
    2002-- $86,410
    2001-- $86,410

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    Neighborhood: Merle Hay

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