South of Grand charmer. Originally the home of Dr. C. E. Ruth built in 1908 this all brick 3-story, plus full basement, boasts 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Remodeled kitchen with marble counters, dining room, sunroom and living room with fireplace, entry foyer and half-bath make up the main floor. The second floor has 4 bedrooms and updated full bath with dual sinks. Ascending to the third floor we have two bedrooms, an updated bathroom and a den. Home has restored windows and doors and refinished hardwood floors. Enjoy the outdoors with a screened porch, two decks with views of the river valley, and a fully fenced and freshly terraced yard with native plants. Forested neighborhood with brick streets within walking distance of everything that Ingersoll and downtown have to offer. So much has been done to this home keeping its historical character and charm and providing all modern conveniences. Call your REALTOR to take a look today!
Sold for $580,000 on 06/12/23
$580,000
2616 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
6beds
3,146sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
0.34 Acres Lot
$615,800 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$4,063 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 12, 2023 at 01:10pm
Listed by:
Joshua McCoy (515)490-3762,
McCoy Real Estate
Bought with:
Stevie O'Meara
RE/MAX Concepts
Tina Johnson
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 664028
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,146
- Total interior livable area: 3,146 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 100
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 02002008000000
- Zoning: N1B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Three Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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