1812 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

Des Moines
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1812 Forest Avenue,Des Moines, IA 50314
$149,900
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 893 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: ryan rohlf
Office: keller williams legacy group
MLS#:752842
Source:IA_DMAAR

Price summary

  • Price:$149,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$167.86

About this home

Coffee on the front porch is a lovely way to start the day at 1812 Forest Ave, a storybook Craftsman in Des Moines, Iowa. Inside, rich Craftsman woodwork, a decorative fireplace, and a charming dining hutch set the scene for cozy evenings and dinners around the table. Both main-level bedrooms feature beautiful wood floors, and the galley kitchen has an eat-in nook for slow weekend breakfasts. The home offers just under 1,200 finished square feet, with two bedrooms and one bath on the 893-square-foot main level. The basement adds 300 finished square feet, including a second living room or rec room and a third, nonconforming bedroom. Spend summer evenings in the large fenced yard, with parking in the one-car garage off the alley or in the front parking area behind a movable gate. Head to nearby Drake University and the Dogtown district for local coffee shops, restaurants, and specialty stores. Broadlawns Medical Center, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and downtown Des Moines are...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1920
  • Listing ID #:752842
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:November 12, 2026 at 09:56 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Partially Finished
  • Living area:893 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
  • Year built:1920
  • Building area:893 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.2 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot
  • Architectural Style:Bungalow
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features:Enclosed Porch, Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$149,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$167.86
  • Tax amount:$1,552

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1

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