6211 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
3 bd 3 ba 1,284 sqft Built 1953 Lot 9,453 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$240,000
Jul 8, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2022 | Sold | $240,000 | MLS #653057 |
| May 31, 2022 | Listed | $245,000 | MLS #653057 |
| Aug 17, 2017 | Sold | $176,000 | MLS #539311 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Relisted | $182,500 | MLS #539311 |
| Jun 25, 2017 | Listing removed | $182,500 | DesMoines |
| Jun 19, 2017 | Price changed | $182,500 | MLS #539311 |
| May 12, 2017 | Listed | $187,500 | MLS #539311 |
| Feb 9, 2009 | Sold | $117,500 | Public Record |
| Nov 18, 2008 | Listing removed | $126,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Listed | $126,000 | MLS #337438 |
| Nov 2, 2006 | Sold | $142,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,200 | $50,500 | $260,700 | $4,476 |
| 2023 | $188,700 | $44,500 | $233,200 | $4,778 |
| 2022 | $162,600 | $40,100 | $202,700 | $4,740 |
| 2021 | $162,600 | $40,100 | $202,700 | $4,532 |
| 2020 | $145,900 | $35,700 | $181,600 | $4,708 |
| 2019 | $145,900 | $35,700 | $181,600 | $4,354 |
| 2018 | $130,800 | $31,200 | $162,000 | $4,078 |
| 2017 | $130,800 | $31,200 | $162,000 | $3,648 |
| 2016 | $116,200 | $27,200 | $143,400 | $3,550 |
| 2015 | $116,200 | $27,200 | $143,400 | $3,028 |
| 2014 | $99,400 | $23,300 | $122,700 | $3,158 |
| 2013 | $99,400 | $23,300 | $122,700 | $3,312 |
| 2012 | $110,800 | $25,900 | $136,700 | $3,364 |
| 2011 | $121,800 | $25,900 | $147,700 | $3,194 |
| 2010 | $129,500 | $27,500 | $157,000 | $2,970 |
| 2009 | $129,500 | $27,500 | $157,000 | $2,896 |
| 2008 | $125,200 | $26,600 | $151,800 | $2,896 |
| 2007 | $125,200 | $26,600 | $151,800 | $2,684 |
Property facts
Year built
1953
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,284 sqft
Lot size
9,453 sqft
ZIP code
50311
City
Des Moines
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
41.60385, -93.70303
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,926
Gross rental yield
9.63%
Implied cap rate
6.26%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 6211 Forest Ave last sell?
6211 Forest Ave most recently sold on Jul 8, 2022 for $240,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 6211 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 6211 Forest Ave (year 2025) is $260,700 with $4,476 in property tax.
How does 6211 Forest Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 8.6% above the last sale price of $240,000.
When was 6211 Forest Ave built?
6211 Forest Ave was built in 1953.
How does 6211 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 6211 Forest Ave?
6211 Forest Ave is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,284 sqft, 9,453 sqft lot single_family.
Is 6211 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
No — 6211 Forest Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 6211 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 6211 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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