Des Moines, IA 50312 2606 Forest Drive

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  • Des Moines Area AOR (DMAAR) - 188 - IA
  • MLS# 718964
  • 05/28/2025
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  • Beds • 3
  • Full/Half Baths • 3 / 1
  • SQFT • 2,696

Home Details

This stately 3 story home sits on a picturesque brick street on a quarter acre lot South of Grand, known for highly coveted, charismatic homes. Built in 1905, this gem has been beautifully & mindfully renovated down to the studs while upholding its historic allure! Meticulous, abundant landscaping along with vintage sophistication welcome you home to nearly 3,000 sqft of charming living with an entertainer's main level, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms & scenic porch. The home is highlighted by a flowing, spacious layout, two-story entry, hardwood floors & natural light from large windows. A renovated chef's kitchen boasts a 10' island, Miele 36" gas range & wet bar. Perfect for hosting, a great room, formal dining room, cozy 2nd seating area & 3/4 bath also on the main level. Upstairs relax in a sprawling owner's suite with heated tile floors, dual vanities, dual tile shower & rare walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms on this level share a full bath with tub tile surround & heated floor. Enjoy 1st floor laundry with pet wash, a 3rd story bonus space for an office/hangout, park-like views from the screened-in porch overlooking the Racoon River Valley & walkout lower level with half bath. Name an update & it's likely been done from HVAC, roof, electrical, windows, sewer & water lines to main & more. Enjoy 7 years remaining on 10yr Urban Revitalization tax abatement, saving you thousands! Don't miss an opportunity to own a piece of history in one of the city's finest neighborhoods!
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Interior Features for 2606 Forest Drive

Bedrooms

Main Level Bedrooms3
Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

3/4 Baths2
Half Baths1
Total Baths4

Other Interior Features

Air Conditioning Y/NYes
BasementWalkOutAccess
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area50.0
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood, Tile
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesWetBar, DiningArea, EatInKitchen, WindowTreatments
Laundry FeaturesMainLevel
Total Fireplaces1

General for 2606 Forest Drive

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Architectural StyleCraftsman, TwoStory, ThreeStory
Attached Garage No
Carport Y/NYes
CityDes Moines
Construction MaterialsCementSiding
CoolingCentralAir
CountyPolk
DirectionsTraveling on Grand Ave, Turn South on 27th St until it runs into Forest. Turn East (left) on Forest to home immediately on the Right.
Electric On Property Y/NNo
Elementary School DistrictDes Moines Independent
Full Baths1
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingForcedAir, Gas, NaturalGas
High School DistrictDes Moines Independent
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionW 85F ON N LINE & W 48F ON S LINE LOT 29 THE POLK & HUBBELL PARK
LevelsTwo, ThreeOrMore
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VaLoan
Lot Size Square Feet12122.0
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS AreaDes Moines N.West
Middle/Junior School DistrictDes Moines Independent
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeOwner
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
PostalCityDes Moines
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property Sub Type AdditionalResidential
Property SubtypeResidential
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofAsphalt, Shingle
Security FeaturesSecuritySystem, SmokeDetectors
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories2
Tax Annual Amount4738.0
Year Built1905
ZoningN1B

Exterior for 2606 Forest Drive

Building Area Total2696.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Exterior AmenitiesDeck, EnclosedPorch, Patio
Foundation DetailsBrickMortar
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot Dimensions70X177
Lot FeaturesRectangularLot
Lot Size Acres0.278
Lot Size Area0.278
Open Parking Y/NNo
Parking FeaturesCarport
Private PoolNo
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
WaterfrontY/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Rachel Tiskevics

Realtor®
Price $750,000
MLS#718964
List Date 05/28/2025
Property Type Single Family
Phone 641.230.0537
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