
3916 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA 50311
Drake NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $290,000 - $314,000
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- 1 Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of June 2017Charm and character abound in this bungalow with finished attic, 2 baths, 4 bedrooms, very rare find with 3 beds on the main level. Hardwood floors, built-in oak buffet in dining room, crown/picture rail along with beautiful oak woodwork in both FR and DR, plus awesome front porch! You’ll love the woodburning fireplace in the family room, the spaciousness of the bedrooms, storage nooks and that all appliances stay including washer and dryer. Kitchen offers all stainless steel appliances including Jenn-Air Dual-Fuel Downdraft gas top range for the chef! The following items have all been replaced/updated in 2007: all windows, roof, gutters & downspouts, furnace, AC, water heater, granite in bath, tuck-pointing of exterior brick, as well as chimney on roof & fireplace fire box, radon mitigation, basement professionally waterproofed in ’10, oversized 2 car garage ‘05. Basement has some finish and plenty of storage options. Perkins, Merrill, Roosevelt schools. NFC funds available.
Last Buyer's Agent
John Akers
Iowa Realty South

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,662
Year Built
- Built in 1922
Lot Details
- 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x130
- Property is zoned R1-60
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,684 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Family Room Downstairs
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 10000032000000
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Flatt Angella | $187,500 | None Available | |
Otool Michael D | $106,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Open | Flatt Angella | $173,900 | |
Previous Owner | Otool Michael D | $106,000 | |
Previous Owner | Otool Michael D | $89,000 | |
Previous Owner | Otool Michael D | $19,186 | |
Previous Owner | Otool Michael D | $6,395 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/16/2017 06/16/17 | Sold | $187,500 | -6.2% | $111 / Sq Ft |
06/16/2017 06/16/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/31/2017 03/31/17 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $119 / Sq Ft |
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 | $4,614 | $245,000 | $40,400 | $204,600 |
2023 | $4,594 | $245,000 | $40,400 | $204,600 |
2022 | $4,558 | $203,800 | $35,700 | $168,100 |
2021 | $4,410 | $203,800 | $35,700 | $168,100 |
2020 | $4,576 | $185,300 | $32,600 | $152,700 |
2019 | $4,178 | $185,300 | $32,600 | $152,700 |
2018 | $4,130 | $164,000 | $28,500 | $135,500 |
2017 | $3,764 | $164,000 | $28,500 | $135,500 |
2016 | $3,662 | $147,700 | $25,600 | $122,100 |
2015 | $3,662 | $147,700 | $25,600 | $122,100 |
2014 | $3,354 | $134,900 | $23,200 | $111,700 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2017
Jennifer Clark
Century 21 Signature
(515) 208-2255
181 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2017
John Akers
Iowa Realty South
(515) 778-8628
-
B
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2017
Brady Jackson
Iowa Realty South
(515) 360-3598
108 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 536450

APN: 100-00032000000
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