6208 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
3 bd 2 ba 1,224 sqft Built 1953 Lot 10,062 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $230,900 | $51,000 | $281,900 | $5,086 |
| 2023 | $208,400 | $44,900 | $253,300 | $5,210 |
| 2022 | $180,600 | $40,500 | $221,100 | $5,172 |
| 2021 | $180,600 | $40,500 | $221,100 | $4,878 |
| 2020 | $159,400 | $36,100 | $195,500 | $5,068 |
| 2019 | $159,400 | $36,100 | $195,500 | $4,712 |
| 2018 | $143,800 | $31,500 | $175,300 | $4,664 |
| 2017 | $143,800 | $31,500 | $175,300 | $3,194 |
| 2016 | $90,600 | $27,500 | $118,100 | $2,882 |
| 2015 | $90,600 | $27,500 | $118,100 | $2,720 |
| 2014 | $85,900 | $25,200 | $111,100 | $2,616 |
| 2013 | $85,900 | $25,200 | $111,100 | $2,856 |
| 2012 | $96,500 | $28,000 | $124,500 | $2,764 |
| 2011 | $96,500 | $28,000 | $124,500 | $2,650 |
| 2010 | $97,000 | $28,100 | $125,100 | $2,516 |
| 2009 | $97,000 | $28,100 | $125,100 | $2,768 |
| 2008 | $114,800 | $27,200 | $142,000 | $2,698 |
| 2007 | $114,800 | $27,200 | $142,000 | $2,816 |
Property facts
Year built
1953
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,224 sqft
Lot size
10,062 sqft
ZIP code
50311
City
Des Moines
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
41.60332, -93.70303
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 6208 Forest Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 6208 Forest Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 6208 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 6208 Forest Ave (year 2025) is $281,900 with $5,086 in property tax.
When was 6208 Forest Ave built?
6208 Forest Ave was built in 1953.
How does 6208 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 6208 Forest Ave?
6208 Forest Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,224 sqft, 10,062 sqft lot single_family.
Is 6208 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
No — 6208 Forest Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 6208 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 6208 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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