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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