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$499,990
13 Days On Site

2740 Forest Drive
Des Moines, IA 50312

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,240
SqFt
$403
/SqFt
1954
Built
County:
Polk
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$499,990
Days On Site 
13 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,240 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.319 Acres
Year Built 
1954
MLS® Number 
718777
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$7,954
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
5 hours agoPrice changed to $499,990
5 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.319
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Block
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
AttachedGarage
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Below 
986
SqFt Total 
1240
Style 
Ranch
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
N1B
Interior Features
Appliances 
CooktopDryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Basement 
FinishedWalk-Out Access
Cooling 
Central Air
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Eat-in Kitchen
Main Level Bedrooms 
2
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Cement Siding
Exterior 
Storage
Fencing 
FencedChain LinkFull
Lot Features 
Irregular Lot
Other Structures 
Storage
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Roof 
AsphaltShingle
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
MLS Area 
Des Moines West
School District 
Des Moines Independent
Schools
School District
Des Moines Independent
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
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Last checked: 2025-06-05 04:03 PM UTC

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