3915 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
3 bd 2 ba 2,028 sqft Built 1924 Lot 5,140 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$225,000
Jul 28, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | Sold | $225,000 | MLS #648904 |
| May 5, 2022 | Price changed | $230,000 | MLS #648904 |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Price changed | $240,000 | MLS #648904 |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Listed | $250,000 | MLS #648904 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217,500 | $33,600 | $251,100 | $4,336 |
| 2023 | $196,000 | $30,200 | $226,200 | $4,356 |
| 2022 | $167,000 | $26,700 | $193,700 | $4,320 |
| 2021 | $167,000 | $26,700 | $193,700 | $4,170 |
| 2020 | $151,300 | $24,400 | $175,700 | $4,326 |
| 2019 | $151,300 | $24,400 | $175,700 | $4,012 |
| 2018 | $136,100 | $21,700 | $157,800 | $3,966 |
| 2017 | $136,100 | $21,700 | $157,800 | $3,550 |
| 2016 | $120,700 | $19,100 | $139,800 | $3,454 |
| 2015 | $120,700 | $19,100 | $139,800 | $1,659 |
| 2014 | $111,600 | $17,500 | $129,100 | $3,226 |
| 2013 | $111,600 | $17,500 | $129,100 | $3,116 |
| 2012 | $121,900 | $17,500 | $139,400 | $3,222 |
| 2011 | $121,900 | $17,500 | $139,400 | $3,060 |
| 2010 | $131,800 | $18,900 | $150,700 | $2,812 |
| 2009 | $131,800 | $18,900 | $150,700 | $2,744 |
| 2008 | $126,100 | $18,100 | $144,200 | $2,744 |
| 2007 | $126,100 | $18,100 | $144,200 | $2,452 |
Property facts
Year built
1924
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
2,028 sqft
Lot size
5,140 sqft
ZIP code
50311
City
Des Moines
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
41.60417, -93.67075
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,350
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3915 Forest Ave last sell?
3915 Forest Ave most recently sold on Jul 28, 2022 for $225,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3915 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 3915 Forest Ave (year 2025) is $251,100 with $4,336 in property tax.
How does 3915 Forest Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 11.6% above the last sale price of $225,000.
When was 3915 Forest Ave built?
3915 Forest Ave was built in 1924.
How does 3915 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 3915 Forest Ave?
3915 Forest Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,028 sqft, 5,140 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3915 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
No — 3915 Forest Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3915 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 3915 Forest Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
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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