3605 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
4 bd 3 ba 3,160 sqft Built 1948 Lot 36,547 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$100,000
Aug 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | Sold | $100,000 | MLS #639709 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Relisted | $63,600 | MLS #639709 |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Listed | $63,600 | MLS #639709 |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Price changed | $85,000 | MLS #559309 |
| May 18, 2018 | Price changed | $220,000 | MLS #559309 |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Listed | $85,000 | MLS #559309 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,000 | $80,600 | $171,600 | $3,010 |
| 2023 | $77,500 | $72,400 | $149,900 | $3,056 |
| 2022 | $65,700 | $64,000 | $129,700 | $3,034 |
| 2021 | $65,700 | $64,000 | $129,700 | $4,985 |
| 2020 | $110,800 | $58,600 | $169,400 | $13,106 |
| 2019 | $221,600 | $64,400 | $286,000 | $7,395 |
| 2018 | $203,500 | $57,300 | $260,800 | $6,706 |
| 2017 | $203,500 | $57,300 | $260,800 | $5,904 |
| 2016 | $181,200 | $45,600 | $226,800 | $5,746 |
| 2015 | $181,200 | $45,600 | $226,800 | $5,272 |
| 2014 | $166,500 | $40,600 | $207,100 | $4,956 |
| 2013 | $166,500 | $40,600 | $207,100 | $4,766 |
| 2012 | $168,700 | $40,600 | $209,300 | $5,064 |
| 2011 | $168,700 | $40,600 | $209,300 | $4,812 |
| 2010 | $188,200 | $45,000 | $233,200 | $4,440 |
| 2009 | $188,200 | $45,000 | $233,200 | $4,330 |
| 2008 | $180,000 | $43,100 | $223,100 | $4,330 |
| 2007 | $180,000 | $43,100 | $223,100 | $4,670 |
Property facts
Year built
1948
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
3,160 sqft
Lot size
36,547 sqft
ZIP code
50311
City
Des Moines
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
41.60448, -93.66610
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$600
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3605 Forest Ave last sell?
3605 Forest Ave most recently sold on Aug 29, 2022 for $100,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3605 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 3605 Forest Ave (year 2025) is $171,600 with $3,010 in property tax.
How does 3605 Forest Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 71.6% above the last sale price of $100,000.
When was 3605 Forest Ave built?
3605 Forest Ave was built in 1948.
How does 3605 Forest Ave compare to others on Forest Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Forest Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 3605 Forest Ave?
3605 Forest Ave is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,160 sqft, 36,547 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3605 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
No — 3605 Forest Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3605 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 3605 Forest Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.8%
Implied 1-yr
-7.0%
2026 Q3
$210K
2026 Q4
$205.8K
ZIP 50311 — Median Price History + Forecast
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