5 BR 2sty loaded w architectural integrity sits in Owls Head, a historic area well known in South of Grand for the family oriented neighborhood. Fall in love the minute you step into the one of a kind entry room w wood burning frpl. Endless charm includes: gleaming hdwd flrs, lead glass wndws, ornate brass hdware on doors, gorgeous wndws thruout w lovely views. The lg morning/fam rm off the kitchen has windows on all sides & floods w sunlight. Mstr incudes an office & a sun porch. An upstairs solarium porch off the 2nd floor laundry. Nooks & crannies, & surprises create fabulous bonus space. A nanny/guest apt sits on the SW side of home. A nicely decorated garden level family room w good windows is great for kids. Lovingly maintained by present owner, the improvements include new roof, new Cent Air, new gutters & new garage doors. There is a 3 car garage, a brick patio and a wonderful front porch. Move in ready & priced aggressively so the new owners can add
Off market
Zestimate®
$856,000
2838 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
5beds
4,803sqft
Residential
Built in 1905
0.44 Acres Lot
$856,000 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$3,904 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Trash compactor, Washer
Features
- Carpeting, Smoke Detector, 2nd Flr Laundry, Tile, See Remarks
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,803 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 09005568000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Family Room: Rec. Room, Lower Level, 1st Floor
- Interior Features: Carpeting, Smoke Detector, 2nd Flr Laundry, Tile, See Remarks
- MLS: Des Moines
- Geocode Source: Bing
- Amenities: See Remarks
- Heat Source: Natural
- Property Sub Type: Residential
- Property Type: Residential
- Driveway: Asphalt
- Lot Shape: Regular
- Other Rooms: Pantry, See Remarks, Den, Study, Mud Room
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
- Last Change Type: Price Decrease
- Exterior: See Remarks
- Trim: Paint
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Style: 1.5 Story
- Handicap Features: See Remarks
- Sellers Request: 0
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