$460,000
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,240 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 09/26/2025
Key Details
Sold Price $460,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,240 sqft
Price per Sqft $370
MLS Listing ID 718777
Sold Date 09/26/25
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1954
Annual Tax Amount $7,954
Lot Size 0.319 Acres
Acres 0.319
Property Sub-Type Residential
Property Description
Nestled in the prestigious South of Grand neighborhood, Owl's Head, 2740 Forest Drive is a beautifully maintained walk-out ranch offering over 2,400 Sq ft of finished living space. The house offers a perfect blend of comfort and style. This home features three bedrooms plus a versatile fourth non-conforming bedroom and two full bathrooms, one on each level. Recent updates include new siding, enhancing the home's curb appeal and durability. Inside, the home's layout offers flexibility with plenty of island seating, as well as a formal dining area leading to the deck, and the lower level providing additional living space to suit various needs. The walkout basement leads to a stone patio and expansive, fully-fenced 0.32-acre lot that boasts a meticulously landscaped yard and provides an ideal setting for outdoor activities and entertaining. There are three locked storage sheds off the patio below the garage, making for easy access to lawn equipment, outdoor furniture storage, and more. Located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, this property combines serene suburban living with convenient urban access, making it a rare find in one of the city's most sought-after areas.
Location
State IA
County Polk
Area Des Moines West
Zoning N1B
Rooms
Basement Finished, Walk-Out Access
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace No
Appliance Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
Parking Features Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Fence Chain Link, Full
Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle
Porch Deck, Open, Patio
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Irregular Lot
Entry Level One
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories One
Additional Building Storage
Schools
School District Des Moines Independent
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 02002125000000
Monthly Total Fees $662
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Financing Conventional
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