This charming ranch home in the desirable Des Moines/Windsor Heights area is ready for you! The main level features three bedrooms, a full bath, a spacious kitchen, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout its thoughtfully designed layout. Downstairs, you’ll find a fourth bedroom, ¾ bath, additional living space, and storage.
Best of all is the adorable studio/shed in the backyard—complete with electricity and a fireplace—perfect for a home office, yoga studio, art space, or kids’ playhouse. The possibilities are endless! Enjoy easy access to I-235, nearby shops, and great restaurants. Schedule your private tour today and make this gem yours!
For sale
$275,000
6111 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
1,311sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Thoughtfully designed layoutBeautiful hardwood floors throughoutSpacious kitchen
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Listed by:
Angela Glasgow (515)240-1681,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744785
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,311
- Total interior livable area: 1,311 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 135
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10008129000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
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: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,191
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+51.1%$210/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #744785 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2018 | Sold | $182,000-1.6%$139/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #556796 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $185,000+16.4%$141/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #556796 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2015 | Sold | $158,900$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #452003 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $158,900+78.5%$121/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #452003 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2001 | Sold | $89,000+29.9%$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2001 | Sold | $68,500$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,760 +2.1% | $275,400 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $4,660 -5.2% | $247,300 |
| 2023 | $4,916 +0.8% | $247,300 +13.7% |
| 2022 | $4,878 +5.3% | $217,500 |
| 2021 | $4,632 -3.6% | $217,500 +12% |
| 2020 | $4,806 +8.1% | $194,200 |
| 2019 | $4,444 +1.1% | $194,200 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $4,394 | $173,900 |
| 2017 | $4,394 +15.1% | $173,900 +13.3% |
| 2016 | $3,816 | $153,500 |
| 2015 | $3,816 +13.8% | $153,500 +9.8% |
| 2014 | $3,352 | $139,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $139,800 -3.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $144,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $144,400 -6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $154,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $154,200 +6.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $145,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $145,400 +7% |
| 2006 | -- | $135,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $135,900 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $123,810 +21.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $102,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $102,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Merle Hay
- 6111 Forest Ave
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