707 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 is a single family home that contains 1,672 sq ft and was built in 1874. It contains 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home last sold for $51,000 in July 2026.
The Zestimate for this house is $95,100. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $1,556/mo.
Sold for $51,000
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$51,000
707 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
4beds
2baths
1,672sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1874
2,439 Square Feet Lot
$95,100 Zestimate®
$31/sqft
$1,556 Estimated rent
Home value
$95,100
$80,000 - $116,000
$1,556/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,672 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 2,439 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 08000552000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1874
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $31/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $123,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Sold | $51,000-14.3%$31/sqft |
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| 7/1/2002 | Sold | $59,500+1600%$36/sqft |
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| 6/23/2000 | Sold | $3,500-85.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/27/1998 | Sold | $24,500$15/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,026 +2.3% | $123,600 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $1,980 +11.5% | $111,100 |
| 2023 | $1,776 +0.9% | $111,100 +31.9% |
| 2022 | $1,760 +6.4% | $84,200 |
| 2021 | $1,654 -3.5% | $84,200 +12.4% |
| 2020 | $1,714 -5.5% | $74,900 |
| 2019 | $1,814 +1.3% | $74,900 -1.4% |
| 2018 | $1,790 | $76,000 |
| 2017 | $1,790 +11% | $76,000 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $1,612 | $69,900 |
| 2015 | $1,612 +8.3% | $69,900 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $1,488 | $67,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $67,000 -3.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $69,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $69,700 -0.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $69,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $69,900 -5% |
| 2008 | -- | $73,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $73,600 +18.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $62,300 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,180 +30.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,950 +985.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $4,050 |
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Neighborhood: River Bend
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Moulton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50314
- River Bend
- 707 Forest Ave
