Great opportunity with this updated ranch home featuring two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Large main level living room with hardwood floors and enclosed front porch. Main level laundry and all appliances staying. Updated kitchen with newer counters, cabinets and appliances. Lots of storage space in the lower level. A central location in Des Moines that is close to downtown and I-235.
For sale
$129,000
328 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
2beds
808sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
5,357.88 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Main level laundryUpdated kitchenHardwood floorsTwo bedroomsEnclosed front porchAll appliances stayingNewer counters
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 28, 2026 at 11:42am
Listed by:
Kelly Dunn (515)706-4857,
Spire Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 737209
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 808
- Total interior livable area: 808 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,357.88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 107
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 080/05958000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,611
- Date on market: 3/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,000+61.3%$160/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 8/15/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 4/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/30/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 11/30/2022 | Sold | $80,000-5.9%$99/sqft |
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| 11/2/2022 | Pending sale | $85,000$105/sqft |
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| 10/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $85,000$105/sqft |
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| 10/4/2022 | Pending sale | $85,000$105/sqft |
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| 9/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $85,000+6.3%$105/sqft |
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| 8/1/2018 | Sold | $80,000+128.6%$99/sqft |
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| 10/5/2017 | Sold | $35,000$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,122 +10.4% | $75,500 +32.5% |
| 2023 | $1,016 +0.8% | $57,000 +32.3% |
| 2022 | $1,008 +6.8% | $43,100 |
| 2021 | $944 -3.7% | $43,100 +14% |
| 2020 | $980 -0.6% | $37,800 |
| 2019 | $986 +32.5% | $37,800 +3% |
| 2018 | $744 | $36,700 |
| 2017 | $744 +14.8% | $36,700 +10.2% |
| 2016 | $648 | $33,300 |
| 2015 | $648 +4.5% | $33,300 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $620 | $33,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $33,100 -2.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $33,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $33,900 +5.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $32,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,000 -5% |
| 2008 | -- | $33,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $33,700 +13.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $29,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $29,600 +5.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $28,100 -10.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,350 |
| 2001 | -- | $31,350 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$844/mo
Principal & interest
$682
Property taxes
$162
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: River Bend
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Moulton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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