3907 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311

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3907 Forest Ave, Des Moines$268,500

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$3,188^*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential

ParkingAttached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Tandem

Attached Garage1 space

Year Built1916

HeatingElectric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

CoolingCentral Air

BasementYes

MLS #692728

Lot Size0.12 Acres

StatusActive

About 3907 Forest Ave

This charming craftsman home has been well cared for by the early owner, an architect. The shadow ceilings are unique and give dimension to the space. Upstairs are two large bedroom. The master has a large separate sitting room and a nice sized walk in closet. The master also offers many windows overlooking the backyard facing to the north. The bathroom is charming with a modern claw tub, walk-in shower and a floating sink that has enclosed cupboards on each side with ample storage that you will certainly appreciate. Both the front and back yards are landscaped with love and detail by the past two owners. Enjoy relaxing on a southern style front porch with ceiling fans to keep you cool. Off the kitchen you'll enjoy a private terrace that overlooks the garden landscaped backyard and pergola.

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Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

• Architectural Style: Craftsman, One and One Half Story
• Year Built: 1916
• Living Area: 1,328 SqFt

Listing Office:

• Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
• Office Phone: (877) 366-2213
• Listing Agent: Lisa Howard

Interior Features

Interior Information:

• Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
• Basement: Yes
• Flooring Type: Hardwood
• Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

• Full Bathrooms: 1
• Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

• Exterior: Deck, Fence, Patio

Parking Information:

• Garage Space: 1 space
• Attached Garage: Yes
• Parking: Attached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Tandem

Lot Features

Lot Information:

• Lot Size: 0.12 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

• Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
• Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

• Roosevelt High School, Public District Grades 9-12
• Merrill Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
• Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
• Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
• Perkins Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

• Directions: I 235 to 42nd ST exit, north past University to Forest, east to 40th St. House is on north side of Forest. There is a parking slab in front. Driveway is shared until reaching the lower part of the drive.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

• List Price: $268,500
• Price Per SqFt: $202/SqFt

Tax Information:

• Annual Amount: $4,498
• Tax Year: 2021

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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$207.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$184

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

235

3907 Forest Ave vs Des Moines

24 DAYS ON ROCKET

-19 Days

$268,500

+$60.8K More

$202/SqFt

+$18 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $60.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $18/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

• MLS Name: DMAAR
• MLS Number: #692728

Listing Office:

• Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
• Office Phone: (877) 366-2213
• Listing Agent: Lisa Howard

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

DATE	EVENT	PRICE
Aug 05, 2015	Aug 05, 2015Home Sold	$167,500
Jan 24, 2006	Jan 24, 2006Home Sold	$164,000

Tax History

YEAR	PROP. TAX	ASSESSMENT
2021	$4,498	$201,500
2020	$4,498	$182,300
2019	$4,142	$182,300
2018	$4,142	$164,400
2017	$3,664	$164,400

History based on county public records data.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50311›3907 Forest Ave

This home is located at 3907 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,328 square foot home, which was built in 1916, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 05, 2024 and is currently priced at $268,500.

In March 2024 more than 55 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 59 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 121 were sold below. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 8.5%. Listings spent 43 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $207,620 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.