930 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
River Bend Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,405
Sq Ft
0.3
Acres
Highlights
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- No HOA
- Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of July 2025Perfect home for creative minds and/or investors looking to expand their portfolio! Some big ticket items are complete, including:
NEW in 2023: Water Heater, Insulation and Exhaust Fans. NEWER Furnace in 2021 and NEW Roof in 2022 and Carbon Monoxide detectors on each floor in 2022.
Lot sq ft and assessed value reflects 3 lots together.
Seller prefers to be sold as package purchase along with:
932 Forest Ave Des Moines, Parcel #080/04564-000-000
1323 10th St Des Moines, Parcel #080/04562-000-000
Being sold as-is.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S58137 Listed on: 10/03/2024
Co-Listed By
Jackson Krile
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S66867
Last Buyer's Agent
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $0
Year Built
- Built in 1896
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned N5
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Vinyl Construction Material
Interior Spaces
- 1,405 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 080/04563-000-000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Pell Sarah and Pell Cale
Bought by
Brackens Natyssha
Seller's Agent
Tylonda Mason
Platinum Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sara Summy
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$213,342
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,658
-0.77%
Views
74
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-99.48%
Original Mortgage
$10,667
Outstanding Balance
$10,667
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$162,147
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 3, 2024
Closed on
Feb 27, 2025
Sold by
Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church
Bought by
Greater Des Moines Habitat For Humanity Inc
Seller's Agent
Lloyd Flanders
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$112,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-27.74%
Views
137
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
445.09%
Original Mortgage
$134,000
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 3, 2024
Closed on
Feb 13, 2025
Sold by
Mt Hebron Missionary Baptist Church Of D
Bought by
Cp Homes Llc and Pell
Seller's Agent
Lloyd Flanders
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Buyer's Agent
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$112,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-27.74%
Views
137
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,000
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 22, 2011
Sold by
Iowa State Bank
Bought by
Mt Hebron Missionary Baptist Church Of D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,492
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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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 | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $213,500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $10,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $10,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $112,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $112,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Corporate Deed | $59,500 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $10,667 | New Conventional | |
| Open | $206,220 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $134,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $93,434 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $62,689 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $56,974 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $53,492 | Seller Take Back |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 07/01/25 | Sold | $213,342 | -0.8% | $152 / Sq Ft |
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/12/2025 05/12/25 | For Sale | $215,000 | +92.0% | $153 / Sq Ft |
| 02/14/2025 02/14/25 | Sold | $112,000 | -20.0% | $80 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2025 01/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/07/2024 11/07/24 | Price Changed | $140,000 | -9.7% | $100 / Sq Ft |
| 10/03/2024 10/03/24 | For Sale | $155,000 | -- | $110 / Sq Ft |
Source: Central Iowa Board 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | $85,200 | $9,100 | $76,100 |
| 2022 | -- | $62,400 | $6,900 | $55,500 |
| 2021 | $0 | $62,400 | $6,900 | $55,500 |
| 2020 | $0 | $55,200 | $6,200 | $49,000 |
| 2019 | $0 | $55,200 | $6,200 | $49,000 |
| 2018 | $0 | $49,800 | $5,500 | $44,300 |
| 2017 | $0 | $49,800 | $5,500 | $44,300 |
| 2016 | $0 | $50,100 | $5,500 | $44,600 |
| 2015 | $0 | $50,100 | $5,500 | $44,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $44,700 | $5,400 | $39,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Tylonda Mason
T
Seller's Agent in 2025
Tylonda Mason
Platinum Realty LLC
(515) 778-2572
1 in this area
37 Total Sales
-
Lloyd Flanders
Seller's Agent in 2025
Lloyd Flanders
RE/MAX
(515) 450-9890
2 in this area
250 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Jackson Krile
RE/MAX
(515) 490-8614
2 in this area
78 Total Sales
-
Sara Summy
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Sara Summy
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
(515) 783-3442
1 in this area
65 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Map
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 65778
APN: 080-04563000000
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