Seller's Agent in 2024
Teresa Knox
Iowa Realty Ankeny
(515) 240-3078
1 in this area
140 Total Sales
2312 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA 50311
Drake NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $168,000
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Bed
9
Baths
7,238
Sq Ft
$23/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Baseboard Heating
- Victorian Architecture
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Family Room
About This Home
As of February 2024CALLING ALL INVESTORS! Historical Home Three story SF. Was a multi-family dwelling, but with rezoning will need to be converted back to SF. No rental certificate. Home is being sold AS IS.
Built in 1900, this three story Queen Anne Victorian home ready to be restored. This home has a lot of potential, with 4100+ sq ft, 12ft tall ceilings, and a .26 acre lot. Many of the walls and ceilings are original, with period trim and hardware. The staircase leading to the second and third floor have original treads, banister, and a half turn with rounded bottom stairs.
Lots of original woodwork, trim, flooring, fixtures, stained glass windows, and original fireplace. Home has been professionally upgraded with electric, base heating, and furnace.
Lots of potential to convert to a luxury, turn of the century mansion.
Also included with the purchase, is a separate 2 story office building with two apartments on top. Could be used for an office/restaurant. Built in 1911, this building is over 2300 square feet AND your commute could be to your own building…right next door.
Located one block East of Drake University Field house. Lots of parking. Minutes from the financial district, entertainment, restaurants, and schools.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 0.26 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 162x70
- Property is zoned NPC
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Rubber Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 7,238 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Wood Flooring
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Unfinished Basement
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Baseboard Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 08001563000000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 5, 2021
Sold by
Oehlerking Fred R and Oehlerking Jacqueline K
Bought by
Oehlerking Investments Llc
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Oehlerking Fred Reed and Oehlerking Jacqueline
Bought by
Oehlerking Investments Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 14, 2007
Sold by
Gooder Craig D
Bought by
Oehlerking Fred R and Oehlerking Jacqueline K
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oehlerking Investments Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Oehlerking Investments Llc | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Oehlerking Fred R | $74,000 | Itc |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Oehlerking Fred R | $300,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2024 02/09/24 | Sold | $170,000 | -15.0% | $23 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2023 08/25/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/26/2023 07/26/23 | For Sale | $200,000 | +17.6% | $28 / Sq Ft |
| 07/24/2023 07/24/23 | Off Market | $170,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/09/2023 06/09/23 | Price Changed | $200,000 | -20.0% | $28 / Sq Ft |
| 12/13/2022 12/13/22 | For Sale | $249,900 | 0.0% | $35 / Sq Ft |
| 09/19/2022 09/19/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/22/2022 07/22/22 | For Sale | $249,900 | -- | $35 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,452 | $170,000 | $72,000 | $98,000 |
| 2023 | $5,332 | $277,100 | $72,000 | $205,100 |
| 2022 | $6,126 | $25,200 | $8,430 | $16,770 |
| 2021 | $5,538 | $25,200 | $8,430 | $16,770 |
| 2020 | $6,170 | $24,500 | $7,660 | $16,840 |
| 2019 | $5,468 | $24,500 | $7,660 | $16,840 |
| 2018 | $5,770 | $22,900 | $7,660 | $15,240 |
| 2017 | $5,660 | $22,900 | $7,660 | $15,240 |
| 2016 | $6,170 | $21,140 | $6,370 | $14,770 |
| 2015 | $6,170 | $151,000 | $45,500 | $105,500 |
| 2014 | $5,992 | $134,000 | $45,500 | $88,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Jeff Swehla
RE/MAX
(515) 344-1134
3 in this area
69 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 656910
APN: 080-01563000000
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