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2626 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

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5 Beds
4 Baths
3,193 Sq Ft

1907 Shingle Style Arts and Crafts home full of charm that has been completely, professionally renovated. Every surface has been touched. Built on the land that once was part of the Terrace Hill Estate by the architect Harry Rawson. This was the 1st attached car garage built in Des Moines. Brick street & driveway. Sun Porch off of LR is now 4 season room with new radiators, insulation & windows. 5 bedrooms, all new 3.5 Baths. New Shingles, Gutters, Garage door, AC, Boiler & insulation throughout. New Butlers Pantry, Coffee Bar, Kitchen & appliances with AGA stove. Newly painted inside & out. MBR features a large closet & full bath. Opens to a sleeping porch & newly rebuilt balcony. Built-in linen drawers in hallway. 54 new Pella Architectural windows. 3rd floor (maid's room) converted into office/BR with Spa bath and back staircase. Great location--minutes to downtown and Ingersoll restaurants & shopping.

Listing By: DENNY JUNIUS - Iowa Realty Jordan Grove iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 624497
  • Date Listed03/19/2021
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths, 1 Three Quarter baths
  • Lot Size 0.45 acres (19,638 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1907
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 3,193 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $344.5

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Hot Water

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.45
  • Lot Size SQFT 19,638.00
  • Lot Features Irregular Lot

Directions

Grand Ave. to 28th St. Turn south on 28th; go 2 blocks to Forest Drive; turn east to home.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $10,497
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

2.92 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

4.8 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home

0.97 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

0.97 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

2.82 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

5.19 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.97 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12

2.19 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

6.12 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50312

Source: Walkscore

36/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

38/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

41/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

11 nearby routes: 11 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 43/100, Transit Score: 28/100, Bike Score: 41/100.

Points of Interest near 2626 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

Frequently Asked Questions for 2626 Forest Drive

Source: Realty.com

2626 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a Single Family 3,193 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 25 photos available of this 5 bed, 4 bath house, listed at $1,100,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 25 photos of 2626 Forest Drive.

Our records indicate that 2626 Forest Drive was built in 1907.

The full address for this home is 2626 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312.

2626 Forest Drive has been listed on Realty.com since Fri March 19, 2021

Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 43/100, Transit Score: 28/100, Bike Score: 41/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 2626 Forest Drive. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Iowa Realty Jordan Grove (tel: 515-453-6100)
Listing agent: Denny Junius (tel: 515-453-5540) (#1374)

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