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1515 Forest Ave; Des Moines, IA Property Details

1515 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1915. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 1515 Forest Ave has 3 bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms, and a total of 1,408 square feet. The lot size of 1515 Forest Ave is 7,370 square feet.

Off market
1515 Forest Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
$186,500 Listing Price
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,408 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 1 / Individual
  • Owner Status: Individual
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Purchase Price: $65,000
  • Est. Equity / %: $221,000 / 100%
  • APN: 080/03843-001-002
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 5 years

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1

Structure

  • Building Style: Metal
  • Stories: 2
  • Exterior Wall Type: Metal
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Roof Type: Hip
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Water Source: Municipal
  • Deck: true

Measurements

  • Total: 1,408/SqFt
  • Lot: 7,370/SqFt
  • Gross: 2,156/SqFt
  • Garage: 320/SqFt
  • Living: 1,408/SqFt
  • Basement: 650/SqFt
  • Building: 2,058/SqFt
  • Ground: 758/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $46.16

Legal Description

  • Description: LOT 16 -EX W 45F- & LOT 17 BLK 3 LAYMANS 2ND ADD
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Land Information

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.604347 / -93.638115
  • Subdivision: Laymans 2nd Addition
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Zoning: R160
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 1829
  • Cooling: Central
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 1

Ownership Info

1515 Forest Ave has no associated ownership info
1515 Forest Ave has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1515 Forest Ave has 8 associated Taxes items

1515 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA pays taxes in Polk County, IA. The most recent tax assessment records are from 2025 and show that the current assessed value of the property is $188,100. The APN we've located for 1515 Forest Ave is 080/03843-001-002.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $188,100
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  080/03843-001-002
  • Assessed Land Value:  14200
  • Market Land Value:  14200
  • Market Value:  188100
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1515 Forest Ave has 3 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $188,100 Land Value $14,200 Improvement Value $173,900 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $65,200 Land Value $12,200 Improvement Value $53,000 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2023 Assessed Value $163,600 Land Value $12,200 Improvement Value $151,400 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate