2730 Forest Dr Des Moines, IA 50312
Haines Park Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,342
Sq Ft
8,826
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Shades
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of December 2018This charming light-filled South of Grand Tudor is the best of both worlds! A mix of traditional elegance and contemporary living space, it has a wonderful floor plan and offers hardwood floors, large rooms, 2 fireplaces, formal dining room, huge master bedroom with private bath, finished third floor bonus room, plus walk out ground level family room. Outdoor living spaces designed for entertaining include a screened-in porch, an oversize deck with tree-top views, and a patio. All of this plus mature trees and beautiful landscaping in a highly desirable location just minutes from everything! This is an amazing opportunity to build instant equity as you make this house your own!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Carole Essy
Iowa Realty Beaverdale Listed on: 09/12/2016
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1931
Lot Details
- 8,826 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 70x131
- Irregular Lot
- Street paved with bricks
- Property is zoned R1
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,342 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- 2 Fireplaces
- Screen For Fireplace
- Shades
- Family Room Downstairs
- Formal Dining Room
- Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 02002123000000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 23, 2018
Closed on
Dec 10, 2018
Sold by
Rouse Marita and Rouse Gene
Bought by
Mills Mary Jane and Spradling Weslie L
Seller's Agent
Susan Sanders
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Kate Carlson
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-11.69%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$204,421
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%
Original Mortgage
$306,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 12, 2016
Closed on
May 11, 2017
Sold by
Kroeger Kent R and Olson Christa L
Bought by
Rouse Paul A and Rouse Martia
Seller's Agent
Carole Essy
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$312,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-4%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 8, 2011
Sold by
May William F and May Monica A
Bought by
Kroeger Kent and Olson Christa L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 29, 2002
Sold by
Goodwin Judith
Bought by
May William F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$186,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 12, 1999
Sold by
Openshaw Stephen J and Openshaw Leona H
Bought by
Goodwin Judith
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $340,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $312,000 | Declaration Filed | |
| Warranty Deed | $304,500 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $232,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $196,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $309,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $306,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $30,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $241,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $244,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $186,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2018 12/10/18 | Sold | $340,000 | -11.7% | $145 / Sq Ft |
| 12/10/2018 12/10/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/23/2018 07/23/18 | For Sale | $385,000 | +23.4% | $164 / Sq Ft |
| 05/18/2017 05/18/17 | Sold | $312,000 | -4.0% | $133 / Sq Ft |
| 05/18/2017 05/18/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/12/2016 09/12/16 | For Sale | $325,000 | -- | $139 / 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 | $8,992 | $467,600 | $70,800 | $396,800 |
| 2023 | $8,942 | $467,600 | $70,800 | $396,800 |
| 2022 | $8,872 | $388,300 | $61,000 | $327,300 |
| 2021 | $8,230 | $388,300 | $61,000 | $327,300 |
| 2020 | $8,544 | $338,400 | $53,700 | $284,700 |
| 2019 | $8,190 | $338,400 | $53,700 | $284,700 |
| 2018 | $8,102 | $313,300 | $47,500 | $265,800 |
| 2017 | $8,568 | $313,300 | $47,500 | $265,800 |
| 2016 | $8,348 | $316,800 | $46,000 | $270,800 |
| 2015 | $8,348 | $316,800 | $46,000 | $270,800 |
| 2014 | $7,638 | $298,300 | $42,700 | $255,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Susan Sanders
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 770-7635
41 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Kate Carlson
Realty ONE Group Impact
(515) 313-5054
125 Total Sales
-
B
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2018
Brian Slycord
Iowa Realty South
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2017
Carole Essy
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017
Tammy Claiborne
Iowa Realty Ankeny
(515) 669-3269
2 in this area
107 Total Sales
-
O
Buyer's Agent in 2017
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
5 in this area
5,747 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 525321
APN: 020-02123000000
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