Pending

2908 Forest Drive

Des Moines IA, 50312

$1,200,000


$380.95 per sqft

Pending

5 Beds

4 Baths

3,150 sqft

Residential

Built in 1904

This stunning historic Owl's Head home is tucked away in a park-like setting surrounded by trees but is just minutes from downtown and a quick walk to the Ingersoll-Grand avenues. The 5-bedroom, 4-bath home feels like a private oasis with 2 large three-season porches where you can look out on 1.4 acres and watch birds and wild turkeys. The custom kitchen features a large island (plus eat-in dining), upscale stainless steel appliances, a spacious pantry as well as a separate ice maker and coffee/wet bar with sink with reverse osmosis. A charming butler's pantry contains the laundry, tons of storage and another refrigerator. The living room centers on a gorgeous mantle and features painted trim, gas fireplace, built-ins, and lots of light. All five bedrooms are on the second floor and the ensuite primary bedroom walks out to a porch. One of the bedrooms makes a perfect office. The huge third floor (with heat/air) would make a wonderful play room, workspace or teen hangout. Modern touches include a drop zone by the back door, Ring doorbell, Nest thermostat, and radon mitigation. Other features: stamped concrete driveway, newer roof and HVACs, flagstone patio, plantation shutters, half-bath on main floor. House was designed by architect H.D. Rawson of Proudfoot & Bird as his private home.

706299

MLS ID

November 4, 2024

Listed

November 22, 2024

Updated

Map

2908 Forest Drive
Des Moines IA, 50312

Interior Features

Total Stories

2


Bedrooms

5


Total Bathrooms

4


Full Bathrooms

2


Half Bathrooms

1


Three-Quarter Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Cable TV, Window Treatments


Appliances

Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer


Laundry Description

Main Level


Floor Description

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Gas Log, Fireplace Screen


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Hot Water, Natural Gas

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

1.4 Acres


Exterior Features

Enclosed Porch, Fence, Patio


Lot Features

Rectangular Lot


Architectual Style

Two Story


Roof

Shingle, Wood


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

Des Moines Independent

Other Property Details

Area Name

Des Moines West


Taxes

$14,732


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

13


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking

Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage


View

No


County

Polk


Water Source

Public


Pool

No


Zoning

N1B

 

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