The property at 2745 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312, built in 1900, is a 1,879 square foot Single Family and has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. It is situated on a lot that is 7,726 square feet and was last tax assessed in 2024 for a valuation of $318,300
The estimate for this property has experienced a -7.1% decrease in the past 6 months reaching a value of $324,698.
- IA
- Des Moines
- 2745 Forest Dr
- Parcel Number020/02037-000-000
- CountyPOLK
- Stories2
Property Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Assessment |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $227,600 -23.80% |
| 2020 | $298,700 +31.24% |
| 2019 | $227,600 +10.75% |
| 2018 | $205,500 +1.88% |
| 2017 | $201,700 +7.29% |
| 2013 | $188,000 |
Valuation History
Source: Public Records
| Month | Valuation | Single Family Homes Sold | Median Sales Price/Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $324,698 | - | - |
| Nov 2025 | $324,568 | - | - |
| Oct 2025 | $324,004 | - | - |
| Sep 2025 | $329,874 | - | - |
| Aug 2025 | $327,712 | - | - |
| Jul 2025 | $339,219 | - | - |
| Jun 2025 | $346,446 | - | - |
| May 2025 | $349,497 | - | - |
| Apr 2025 | $350,290 | - | - |
| Mar 2025 | $358,461 | - | - |
| Feb 2025 | $363,132 | - | - |
| Jan 2025 | $366,940 | - | - |
| Dec 2024 | $372,220 | - | - |
| Nov 2024 | $370,750 | - | - |
| Sep 2024 | $363,221 | - | - |
| Aug 2024 | $374,668 | - | - |
| Jul 2024 | $372,474 | - | - |
| Jun 2024 | $391,237 | - | - |
| May 2024 | $349,584 | - | - |
| Mar 2024 | $373,456 | - | - |
| Feb 2024 | $320,184 | - | - |
| Jan 2024 | $313,960 | - | - |
| Dec 2023 | $228,655 | - | - |
| Nov 2023 | $240,217 | - | - |
| Oct 2023 | $233,590 | - | - |
| Sep 2023 | $246,750 | - | - |
| Aug 2023 | $333,528 | - | - |
| Jul 2023 | $362,093 | - | - |
| Jun 2023 | $335,663 | - | - |
| May 2023 | $340,497 | - | - |
| Apr 2023 | $338,595 | - | - |
| Mar 2023 | $336,756 | - | - |
| Feb 2023 | $301,500 | - | - |
| Jan 2023 | $329,100 | - | - |
*Market History, including Median Sales Price per square foot, and Single Family Homes Sold is based on historical data of Zip Code: 50312 - IA
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,156 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 2,671 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $67,963 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $54,353 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 79 | 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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