Nestled in the prestigious South of Grand neighborhood, Owl's Head, 2740 Forest Drive is a beautifully maintained walk-out ranch offering over 2,400 Sq ft of finished living space. The house offers a perfect blend of comfort and style. This home features three bedrooms plus a versatile fourth non-conforming bedroom and two full bathrooms, one on each level. Recent updates include new siding, enhancing the home's curb appeal and durability. Inside, the home's layout offers flexibility with plenty of island seating, as well as a formal dining area leading to the deck, and the lower level providing additional living space to suit various needs. The walkout basement leads to a stone patio and expansive, fully-fenced 0.32-acre lot that boasts a meticulously landscaped yard and provides an ideal setting for outdoor activities and entertaining. There are three locked storage sheds off the patio below the garage, making for easy access to lawn equipment, outdoor furniture storage, and more. Located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, this property combines serene suburban living with convenient urban access, making it a rare find in one of the city's most sought-after areas.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (6/5)
$499,990
2740 Forest Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,240sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.32 Acres Lot
$485,500 Zestimate®
$403/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Walk-out ranchStone patioAdditional living spaceThree bedroomsMeticulously landscaped yard
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Listing updated: June 08, 2025 at 10:00pm
Listed by:
Ingrid Williams (515)371-5277,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Jessie Schulte 515-205-9931,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718777
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,240
- Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 986
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 02002125000000
- Zoning: N1B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $403/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $391,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,954
- Date on market: 5/23/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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