NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5908 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA 50311

Merle Hay Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $214,000 - $230,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 3, 2022

Last sale price $193,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,503 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Fence
  • No HOA
  • Family Room
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of August 2022

Charming beloved brick ranch in the center of Des Moines. This home features many updates: 2015 New roof and seamless gutters, 2011 new furnace, 2010 all new windows. All appliances stay: Fridge, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, AND Garage Fridge. This home lives large with it being almost 1,300sqft. It's an open-concept with a many great spaces for entertaining such as a bonus area that can be used for a non-conforming bedroom, play area, or office. There's even a completely privacy fenced yard with an oversized shed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Lyne

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 06/20/2022

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Tyler Timp

LPT Realty, LLC

LPT Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,168

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 9,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x140
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned N3B

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Carpet
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 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 10012831000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,168

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

9,100 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 150.39
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 148.92
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1296
  • Total Sq Ft: 1296

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 292
  • Garage: 1 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2090
  • Lot S F: 9100
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 65X140
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10012831000000
  • Zoning: N3B

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: 4168.00
  • Net Taxes: 3940.00
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2022
Closed on
Jul 30, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Anthony Lyne
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Tyler Timp
LPT Realty, LLC
List Price
$194,900
Sold Price
$193,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.97%
Current Estimated Value
$223,905

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,905
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.85%
Original Mortgage
$19,300
Outstanding Balance
$13,165
Interest Rate
4.26%
Estimated Equity
$210,740

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,699
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,760
Interest Rate
6.93%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$193,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$119,000 --
$107,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $19,300
Open $173,700
Previous Owner $124,699
Previous Owner $120,000
Previous Owner $104,760
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/03/2022 08/03/22 Sold $193,000 -1.0% $149 / Sq Ft
06/22/2022 06/22/22 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2022 06/20/22 For Sale $194,900 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $3,612 $216,500 $50,200 $166,300
2024 $3,612 $194,100 $44,200 $149,900
2023 $3,646 $194,100 $44,200 $149,900
2022 $3,616 $163,600 $39,900 $123,700
2021 $3,432 $163,600 $39,900 $123,700
2020 $3,560 $146,100 $35,500 $110,600
2019 $3,278 $146,100 $35,500 $110,600
2018 $3,240 $130,500 $31,000 $99,500
2017 $3,640 $130,500 $31,000 $99,500
2016 $3,546 $134,600 $27,100 $107,500
2015 $3,546 $134,600 $27,100 $107,500
2014 $3,250 $122,300 $24,100 $98,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anthony Lyne

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Anthony Lyne

    RE/MAX

    (515) 689-8014

    6 in this area

    163 Total Sales

    Anthony Lyne
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Tyler Timp

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 953-8854

    2 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Tyler Timp
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 654512

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 100-12831000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50311 Merle Hay

5908 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA

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