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2616 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

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6 Beds
4 Baths
3,146 Sq Ft

South of Grand charmer. Originally the home of Dr. C. E. Ruth built in 1908 this all brick 3-story, plus full basement, boasts 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Remodeled kitchen with marble counters, dining room, sunroom and living room with fireplace, entry foyer and half-bath make up the main floor. The second floor has 4 bedrooms and updated full bath with dual sinks. Ascending to the third floor we have two bedrooms, an updated bathroom and a den. Home has restored windows and doors and refinished hardwood floors. Enjoy the outdoors with a screened porch, two decks with views of the river valley, and a fully fenced and freshly terraced yard with native plants. Forested neighborhood with brick streets within walking distance of everything that Ingersoll and downtown have to offer. So much has been done to this home keeping its historical character and charm and providing all modern conveniences. Call your REALTOR to take a look today!

Listing By: Joshua McCoy - McCoy Real Estate iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 664028
  • Date Listed11/17/2022
  • Bedrooms 6
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths, 2 Three Quarter baths
  • Lot Size 0.34 acres (14,600 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1908
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 3,146 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $195.49

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.34
  • Lot Size SQFT 14,600.00
  • Lot Features Irregular Lot

Directions

South of Grand Ave East of 31st St, West of MLK. Turn south off Grand Ave on 27th St, house and end of 27th St On Forest Drive.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $9,321
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

2.88 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

4.77 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home

0.96 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

0.96 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

2.84 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

5.17 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.96 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12

2.2 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

6.1 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
06/12/2023 Sold $580,000.00 5.69%
04/26/2023 Pending $615,000.00
04/12/2023 Active $615,000.00 2.38%
03/07/2023 Active $630,000.00 2.33%
02/01/2023 Active $645,000.00 2.12%
11/30/2022 Active $659,000.00 2.23%
11/18/2022 Active $674,000.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price Valuation Date Valuation Price
3727 SW 28th Street 4 4 Nov 27, 2025 $500,000 Nov 29, 2025 -
1656 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway | Listing 3 1 Oct 09, 2025 $129,900 Mar 21, 2024 $44,550
901 40th Street 3 2 Oct 28, 2025 $244,900 Nov 29, 2025 -
4801 Harwood Drive 4 3 Oct 15, 2025 $650,000 Nov 29, 2025 -
4820 Grand Avenue 4 3 Oct 06, 2025 $479,000 Nov 29, 2025 -
466 27TH Street 4 3 Nov 21, 2025 $194,500 Nov 29, 2025 -
1128 27TH Street 6 1 Nov 21, 2025 $39,900 Nov 29, 2025 -
1941 SOUTH UNION Street 3 1 Nov 21, 2025 $74,500 Nov 29, 2025 -
1530 16TH Street 3 1 Nov 21, 2025 $32,000 Nov 29, 2025 -
1709 10TH Street 4 3 Nov 21, 2025 $119,700 Nov 29, 2025 -

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 2616 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

Frequently Asked Questions for 2616 Forest Drive

Source: Realty.com

2616 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a Single Family 3,146 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 35 photos available of this 6 bed, 4 bath house, listed at $615,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 35 photos of 2616 Forest Drive.

Our records indicate that 2616 Forest Drive was built in 1908.

The full address for this home is 2616 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312.

2616 Forest Drive has been listed on Realty.com since Thu November 17, 2022

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 2616 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: Mccoy Real Estate (tel: 515-490-3762)
Listing agent: Joshua Mccoy (tel: 515-490-3762) (#4856)

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