NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5711 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA 50311

Merle Hay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $175,000 - $183,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
772 Sq Ft
$231/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 08, 2016

Last sale price $65,000 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 174% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,160/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2016

Two-bedroom bungalow with a large 2-car garage. Great Location, newer furnace (2012), needs some TLC. Priced below assessed value, come see this opportunity for yourself.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Curtis Marouelli

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 06/29/2016

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Co-Listed By

Cary Claiborne

Iowa Realty Ankeny

Last Buyer's Agent

Curtis Marouelli

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 06/29/2016

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x132

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 772 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10012003000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 97.02
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 84.20
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 772
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 772
  • Total Sq Ft: 772

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Window Unit
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1520
  • Lot S F: 6600
  • Lot Size: 50X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10012003000000
  • Zoning: Resid

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: 2018.00
  • Net Taxes: 1786.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2024
Sold by
Forsyth Dennis C and Spencer Elaine L
Bought by
Forsyth Spencer Revocable Trust and Forsyth
Total Days on Market
71
Current Estimated Value
$178,014

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2016
Closed on
Sep 2, 2016
Sold by
Fatland Karen J Giolli and Fatland John L
Bought by
Forsyth Dennis
Seller's Agent
Curtis Marouelli
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Curtis Marouelli
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
List Price
$74,900
Sold Price
$65,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-13.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2013
Sold by
Giolli Fatland Karen J and Giolli Karen J
Bought by
Giolli Fatland Karen J and Fatland John L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,200
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1999
Sold by
Greif Diana L and Greif Steven R
Bought by
Giolli Karen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,150
Interest Rate
7.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Forsyth Spencer Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Forsyth Dennis -- None Available
Giolli Fatland Karen J -- None Available
Giolli Karen J $69,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Giolli Fatland Karen J $55,200
Previous Owner Giolli Karen J $69,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2016 09/08/16 Sold $65,000 -13.2% $84 / Sq Ft
09/08/2016 09/08/16 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2016 06/29/16 For Sale $74,900 -- $97 / 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 $2,590 $131,700 $35,800 $95,900
2023 $2,650 $131,700 $35,800 $95,900
2022 $2,628 $112,400 $32,300 $80,100
2021 $2,500 $112,400 $32,300 $80,100
2020 $2,598 $100,200 $28,800 $71,400
2019 $2,252 $100,200 $28,800 $71,400
2018 $2,230 $83,800 $25,100 $58,700
2017 $1,868 $83,800 $25,100 $58,700
2016 $1,816 $77,600 $21,900 $55,700
2015 $1,816 $77,600 $21,900 $55,700
2014 $1,786 $75,900 $21,200 $54,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Curtis Marouelli

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Curtis Marouelli

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 868-2548

    90 Total Sales

    Curtis Marouelli
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  • Cary Claiborne

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Cary Claiborne

    Iowa Realty Ankeny

    (515) 669-0807

    29 Total Sales

    Cary Claiborne
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 520951

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-12003000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Merle Hay

5711 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 5711 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 since 29 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $178,014, approximately $230 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 5711 Forest Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Windsor Elementary School, Merrill Middle School, and Roosevelt High School.

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