$395,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2024
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,463 Sq Ft
0.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$61 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • No HOA
  • Central Air
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of July 2024

This home is located at 2846 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312 and is currently priced at $395,000, approximately $61 per square foot. This property was built in 1884. 2846 Forest Dr is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Greenwood Elementary School, Callanan Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

OUTSIDE AGENT

OTHER Listed on: 06/02/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Gaskell

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1884

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 105x225.3

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,463 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09005570001000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1884

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Three Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 61.12
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 61.12
  • Year Built: 1884
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 3
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 2
  • Partial Bath 3rd Floor: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 2428
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 6463
  • Total Sq Ft: 6463

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Hot Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.5430
  • Lot S F: 23650
  • Lot Size: 105X225.3
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09005570001000
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 20564.00
  • Net Taxes: 20564.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2014
Closed on
Jun 11, 2015
Sold by
Declaration Gallagher Rosalie and Declaration Rosalie Gallagher
Bought by
Muelhaupt Elizabeth and Muelhaupt Common Residence Tru
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Lynner
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Cristopher Swaim
Swaim Appraisal
List Price
$779,900
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,900
-17.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2002
Sold by
Gallagher Rosalie B
Bought by
Declaration Gallagher Rosalie and Declaration Rosalie Gallagher

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 1997
Sold by
Gallagher Jeffrey Charles
Bought by
Gallagher Rosalie Bowman
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $645,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $408,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2025 01/29/25 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2025 01/27/25 For Sale $1,700,000 +330.4% $263 / Sq Ft
07/16/2024 07/16/24 Sold $395,000 0.0% $61 / Sq Ft
06/07/2024 06/07/24 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2024 06/02/24 For Sale $395,000 -38.8% $61 / Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Sold $645,000 -17.3% $100 / Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2014 12/02/14 For Sale $779,900 -- $121 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $20,242 $1,029,000 $121,200 $907,800
2023 $19,620 $1,029,000 $121,200 $907,800
2022 $19,472 $832,500 $104,500 $728,000
2021 $18,142 $832,500 $104,500 $728,000
2020 $18,848 $727,000 $91,900 $635,100
2019 $17,480 $727,000 $91,900 $635,100
2018 $17,302 $650,400 $81,300 $569,100
2017 $17,574 $650,400 $81,300 $569,100
2016 $17,124 $649,800 $78,800 $571,000
2015 $17,124 $649,800 $78,800 $571,000
2014 $13,790 $527,700 $76,100 $451,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 696903

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-05570001000