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$180,000 - $220,000
House - Off Market

2312 Forest Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50311
bedrooms
Studio
bathrooms
0 Bath
square feet
7238 Sqft
Sold May 25, 2007
$74,000

About This Property

CALLING ALL INVESTORS! Historical Home Three story SF. Was a multi-family dwelling, but with rezoning will need to be converted back to SF. No rental certificate. Home is being sold AS IS.

Built in 1900, this three story Queen Anne Victorian home ready to be restored. This home has a lot of potential, with 4100+ sq ft, 12ft tall ceilings, and a .26 acre lot. Many of the walls and ceilings are original, with period trim and hardware. The staircase leading to the second and third floor have original treads, banister, and a half turn with rounded bottom stairs.  

Lots of original woodwork, trim, flooring, fixtures, stained glass windows, and original fireplace. Home has been professionally upgraded with electric, base heating, and furnace.

Lots of potential to convert to a luxury, turn of the century mansion.

Also included with the purchase, is a separate 2 story office building with two apartments on top. Could be used for an office/restaurant. Built in 1911, this building is over 2300 square feet AND your commute could be to your own building...right next door.

Located one block East of Drake University Field house.  Lots of parking. Minutes from the financial district, entertainment, restaurants, and schools.

The manager has listed the unit size as 7238 square feet.
Unit Size
7,238Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.26 acres
Price per sqft
$28
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$592
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1900

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Feb 14, 2024 No longer available -
No longer available
Jan 4, 2024 In contract -
In contract
Jan 3, 2024 No longer available -
No longer available
Aug 26, 2023 In contract -
In contract
Jul 27, 2023 Relisted $200,000
Relisted
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Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Effective Year Built: 1900
  • Building Count: 2
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 9
  • Full Bathrooms: 9
  • Partial Bathrooms: 9
  • Building Condition: Poor
  • Construction Type: Metal
  • Building Style: Multifamily
  • Exterior Walls Type: Wood siding
  • Roof Shape Type: Flat
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 4
  • Business/Commerical Units Count: 4
  • Basement Type: Unspecified basement
  • Basement Area: 1,422
  • Parking Space Count: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11,340
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 700
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,620
  • Total Building Area: 7,238
  • Gross Building Area: 7,238
  • Building Area: 7,238
  • Building Area Measurement: Gross Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: No air conditioning
  • Heating: Steam
  • Heated Square Feet: 6,527
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Yes
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Commercial
  • Subdivision: DRAKE UNIVERSITY
  • Land Acres: 0.26
  • Standard Land Use Code: Commercial (general)
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 1 DRAKE UNIVERSITY OP

Ownership

  • Current Owner : OEHLERKING FRED R
  • Current Owner 2: OEHLERKING JACQUELINE K
  • Previous Owner : GOODER CRAIG D
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Company/Corporation
  • Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator: Yes

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Census Tract: 001100

Zoning

  • Zoning: NPC

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 0156
  • District: 080
  • Parcel: 080/01563-000-000
  • Lot: 1
  • Municipality: CITY OF DES MOINES
  • Latitude: 41.6039
  • Longitude: -93.6487

    Address

  • Full Address: 2312 Forest Ave
  • Address - House Number: 2312
  • Address - Street Name: Forest
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: IA
  • City Name: Des Moines
  • Carrier Code: C065
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3160
  • Zip Code: 50311

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $5,332

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $277,100
  • Market Land Value: $72,000
  • Market Improvement Value: $205,100

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $277,100
  • Assessed Land Value: $72,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $205,100

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 14, 2007
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 25, 2007
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1180410411
  • Current Sale Price: $74,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Warranty Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2007-00099701



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
In Contract
House
6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,622 ft²
$50/ft²
$180,000 Jun 7, 2023
-
$129/mo
In Contract
House
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,624 ft²
$117/ft²
$189,900 Sep 22, 2023
-
$309/mo
In Contract
House
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,295 ft²
$153/ft²
$198,000 Dec 8, 2023
-
$245/mo
House
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 ft²
$267/ft²
$204,900 Dec 8, 2023
-
$141/mo
House
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,013 ft²
$178/ft²
$179,900 Dec 28, 2023
-
$259/mo
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,261 ft²
$190/ft²
$239,900 Nov 22, 2023
-
$364/mo
House
2 Beds
1 Bath
840 ft²
$190/ft²
$160,000 Nov 22, 2023
-
$190/mo
House
2 Beds
1 Bath
791 ft²
$220/ft²
$174,000 Aug 24, 2023
-
$211/mo
Condo
3 Beds
2 Baths
865 ft²
$231/ft²
$200,000 Sep 14, 2023
-
$700/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 2312 Forest Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 2312 Forest Avenue was built in 1900 and last sold on May 14, 2007 for $74,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 2312 Forest Avenue is $202,000.
What are some comparable homes to 2312 Forest Avenue?
Homes that are comparable to 2312 Forest Avenue include a house property at 1612 33rd Street, 3117 Victoria Drive, 2701 Holcomb Avenue.

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