$595,000

2900 Forest Dr Des Moines, IA 50312

$7,066
Closing credit¹
5 beds
1 full, 1 partial
3,064 sqft
0.5 acres
$194 / sqft
House

Property details

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingHot Water, Other
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
CoolingOther
Size3,064 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.497 Acres
Year built1904
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #716471
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas Log

Summary

  • MLS Number: 716471
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 720-7252
  • Listing Agent: Shauna Smith

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$595,000

2900 Forest Dr

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 20, 2019
Home Sold
$405,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$470,400$8,618
2021$390,100$8,618
2020$341,200$8,618
2019$341,200$7,980
2018$308,700$7,980
2017$308,700$7,800

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Greenwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

316 37th St

5

The Downtown School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

1800 Grand Ave

3

Hubbell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

800 42nd St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $75,152. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
9%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

62%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
36%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Chico'sChico's
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • VolvoVolvo
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • ClassicalClassical
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 2900 Forest Dr

This home is located at 2900 Forest Dr in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312. This 3,064 square foot home, which was built in 1904, sits on a 0.50 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $595,000.

In March 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 35 sold above asking price, over 124 sold below and more than 42 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between February and March 2025 increased by 6.3%. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $215,179, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.

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

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