2838 Forest Dr
Des Moines, IA 50312
5 bd 5 ba 3,903 sqft Built 1905 Lot 19,297 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 | $629,700 | $123,400 | $753,100 | $14,032 |
| 2023 | $594,900 | $114,300 | $709,200 | $14,348 |
| 2022 | $519,200 | $98,500 | $617,700 | $14,238 |
| 2021 | $519,200 | $98,500 | $617,700 | $13,258 |
| 2020 | $453,200 | $86,700 | $539,900 | $13,768 |
| 2019 | $453,200 | $86,700 | $539,900 | $12,922 |
| 2018 | $412,600 | $76,700 | $489,300 | $15,358 |
| 2017 | $509,300 | $76,700 | $586,000 | $15,362 |
| 2016 | $502,200 | $74,300 | $576,500 | $10,910 |
| 2015 | $348,400 | $74,300 | $422,700 | $10,634 |
| 2014 | $337,200 | $71,700 | $408,900 | $10,242 |
| 2013 | $337,200 | $71,700 | $408,900 | $9,890 |
| 2012 | $336,800 | $71,700 | $408,500 | $9,468 |
| 2011 | $336,800 | $71,700 | $408,500 | $9,606 |
| 2010 | $356,900 | $79,900 | $436,800 | $9,138 |
| 2009 | $356,900 | $79,900 | $436,800 | $7,958 |
| 2008 | $317,500 | $76,200 | $393,700 | $7,764 |
| 2007 | $317,500 | $76,200 | $393,700 | $7,490 |
Property facts
Year built
1905
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
5
Baths
5
Living area
3,903 sqft
Lot size
19,297 sqft
ZIP code
50312
City
Des Moines
Street
Forest Dr
Coordinates
41.58130, -93.65631
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2838 Forest Dr last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 2838 Forest Dr.
What is the current tax assessment for 2838 Forest Dr?
The most recent total assessment for 2838 Forest Dr (year 2025) is $753,100 with $14,032 in property tax.
When was 2838 Forest Dr built?
2838 Forest Dr was built in 1905.
How does 2838 Forest Dr compare to others on Forest Dr?
We track 8 other properties on Forest Dr. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest Dr" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 2838 Forest Dr?
2838 Forest Dr is a 5 bed, 5 bath, 3,903 sqft, 19,297 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2838 Forest Dr a flip candidate?
No — 2838 Forest Dr does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 2838 Forest Dr a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2838 Forest Dr is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.2%
2026 Q3
$435.1K
2026 Q4
$431.4K
ZIP 50312 — Median Price History + Forecast
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