CALLING ALL INVESTORS! Historical Home Three story SF. Was a multi-family dwelling, but with rezoning will need to be converted back to SF. No rental certificate. Home is being sold AS IS.
Built in 1900, this three story Queen Anne Victorian home ready to be restored. This home has a lot of potential, with 4100+ sq ft, 12ft tall ceilings, and a .26 acre lot. Many of the walls and ceilings are original, with period trim and hardware. The staircase leading to the second and third floor have original treads, banister, and a half turn with rounded bottom stairs.
Lots of original woodwork, trim, flooring, fixtures, stained glass windows, and original fireplace. Home has been professionally upgraded with electric, base heating, and furnace.
Lots of potential to convert to a luxury, turn of the century mansion.
Also included with the purchase, is a separate 2 story office building with two apartments on top. Could be used for an office/restaurant. Built in 1911, this building is over 2300 square feet AND your commute could be to your own building…right next door.
Located one block East of Drake University Field house. Lots of parking. Minutes from the financial district, entertainment, restaurants, and schools.
Sold
$170,000
2312 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
0beds
0baths
7,238sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.26 Acres lot
$171,700 Zestimate®
$23/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 13, 2024 at 06:18am
Listed by:
Teresa Knox 515-453-5800,
Iowa Realty Ankeny
Bought with:
Jeff Swehla
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 656910

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,238
- Total interior livable area: 7,238 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 162 x 70
Details
- Parcel number: 08001563000000
- Zoning: NPC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Three Story,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Rubber,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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