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Des Moines, IA 50312,2512 Forest Drive
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Des Moines, IA 50312,2512 Forest Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312,2512 Forest Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312,2512 Forest Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312,2512 Forest Drive
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$ 198,000
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2512 Forest Drive Des Moines, IA 50312

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,102 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Residential

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,102 sqft

Price per Sqft $179

MLS Listing ID 728075

Style One and One Half Story

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Three Quarter Bath 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1910

Annual Tax Amount $2,936

Lot Size 4,748 Sqft

Acres 0.109

Property Sub-Type Residential

Property Description

Investor's Dream in the well sought after South of Grand Location! A rare opportunity featuring two homes on one property — perfect for investors or anyone looking to live in one and rent the other. 2512 Forest Drive is a charming carriage house that sits away from the street offering a private getaway in a scenic wooded area. Currently a rental and could be used as potential vrbo or guest home. Has a large family room with tons of windows over looking the mature trees, bedroom and bath on the main level and a screened in porch. Upstairs is a huge bedroom with updated bath and walk in closet area. Lower level has washer/dryer, is unfinished but lots of potential to be and is a walk out to yard. Newer water heater, hvac, windows and roof. Being sold with 2510 Forest Drive (MLS #728076)- a two-story home & currently with two apartments (one up, one down) with the option to convert back to a single-family residence. - Endless potential: keep both as rentals, use one as a VRBO or guest house, or restore the property to its original single-family charm. All of this in a highly sought-after, tree-lined South of Grand neighborhood — close to parks, dining, and downtown. A unique and flexible investment opportunity rarely available in this location!

Location

State IA

County Polk

Area Des Moines West

Zoning RES

Rooms

Basement Unfinished

Main Level Bedrooms 1

Interior

Interior Features Dining Area

Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Exterior

Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Rectangular Lot

Entry Level One and One Half

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories One and One Half

Schools

School District Des Moines Independent

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 02002014000000

Monthly Total Fees $244

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

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Traci Jennings

Traci Jennings

Broker/Owner | License ID: B58326000

+1(515) 291-8720

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