The property at 1525 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314, built in 1900, is a 1,330 square foot Single Family and has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. It is situated on a lot that is 6,700 square feet and was last tax assessed in 2024 for a valuation of $98,200
The estimate for this property has experienced a 8.13% increase in the past 6 months reaching a value of $143,834.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 1525 Forest Ave
- Parcel Number080/03841-000-000
- CountyPOLK
- Stories2
Valuation History
Source: Public Records
| Month | Valuation | Single Family Homes Sold | Median Sales Price/Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $143,834 | - | - |
| Nov 2025 | $141,087 | - | - |
| Oct 2025 | $143,953 | - | - |
| Sep 2025 | $142,987 | - | - |
| Aug 2025 | $139,606 | - | - |
| Jul 2025 | $136,862 | - | - |
| Jun 2025 | $133,561 | - | - |
| May 2025 | $133,020 | - | - |
| Apr 2025 | $125,662 | - | - |
| Mar 2025 | $122,681 | - | - |
| Feb 2025 | $117,651 | - | - |
| Jan 2025 | $113,277 | - | - |
| Dec 2024 | $103,593 | - | - |
| Nov 2024 | $101,459 | - | - |
| Oct 2024 | $93,043 | - | - |
| Sep 2024 | $88,673 | - | - |
| Aug 2024 | $87,859 | - | - |
| Jul 2024 | $82,938 | - | - |
| Jun 2024 | $80,228 | - | - |
| May 2024 | $78,859 | - | - |
| Apr 2024 | $80,045 | - | - |
| Mar 2024 | $78,692 | - | - |
| Feb 2024 | $80,116 | - | - |
| Jan 2024 | $78,880 | - | - |
| Sep 2023 | $115,588 | - | - |
| Aug 2023 | $118,500 | - | - |
| Jul 2023 | $92,204 | - | - |
| Jun 2023 | $103,914 | - | - |
| May 2023 | $101,131 | - | - |
| Dec 2023 | $106,821 | - | - |
| Nov 2023 | $112,574 | - | - |
| Oct 2023 | $109,472 | - | - |
| Apr 2023 | $100,317 | - | - |
| Mar 2023 | $74,137 | - | - |
| Feb 2023 | $88,760 | - | - |
| Jan 2023 | $93,340 | - | - |
*Market History, including Median Sales Price per square foot, and Single Family Homes Sold is based on historical data of Zip Code: 50314 - IA
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,530 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 5,012 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $41,565 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $20,357 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
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