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Sold for $460,000 on 09/26/25
  • $460,000

    2740 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

    3beds
    1,240sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    0.32 Acres Lot
    $457,800 Zestimate®
    $371/sqft
    $1,572 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Nestled in the prestigious South of Grand neighborhood, Owl's Head, 2740 Forest Drive is a beautifully maintained walk-out ranch offering over 2,400 Sq ft of finished living space. The house offers a perfect blend of comfort and style. This home features three bedrooms plus a versatile fourth non-conforming bedroom and two full bathrooms, one on each level. Recent updates include new siding, enhancing the home's curb appeal and durability. Inside, the home's layout offers flexibility with plenty of island seating, as well as a formal dining area leading to the deck, and the lower level providing additional living space to suit various needs. The walkout basement leads to a stone patio and expansive, fully-fenced 0.32-acre lot that boasts a meticulously landscaped yard and provides an ideal setting for outdoor activities and entertaining. There are three locked storage sheds off the patio below the garage, making for easy access to lawn equipment, outdoor furniture storage, and more. Located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, this property combines serene suburban living with convenient urban access, making it a rare find in one of the city's most sought-after areas.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 30, 2025 at 06:41am

    Listed by:

    Ingrid Williams (515)371-5277,

    RE/MAX Concepts,

    Jessie Schulte 515-205-9931,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Maria Torres

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718777MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
    • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,240
    • Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 986

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 0.32 Acres
    • Features: Irregular Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 02002125000000
    • Zoning: N1B

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Cement Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1954

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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