2512 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate
Listed by: lucrezia moore
Office: iowa realty mills crossing
MLS#:728075
Source:IA_DMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$198,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$179.67
About this home
Investor’s Dream in the well sought after South of Grand Location! A rare opportunity featuring two homes on one property — perfect for investors or anyone looking to live in one and rent the other. 2512 Forest Drive is a charming carriage house that sits away from the street offering a private getaway in a scenic wooded area. Currently a rental and could be used as potential vrbo or guest home. Has a large family room with tons of windows over looking the mature trees, bedroom and bath on the main level and a screened in porch. Upstairs is a huge bedroom with updated bath and walk in closet area. Lower level has washer/dryer, is unfinished but lots of potential to be and is a walk out to yard. Newer water heater, hvac, windows and roof. Being sold along with 2510 Forest Drive (MLS #728076)- a two-story home & currently with two apartments (one up, one down) with the option to convert back to a single-family residence. - Endless potential: keep both as rentals, use one as a VRBO or guest house, or restore the property to its original single-family charm. All of this in a highly sought-after, tree-lined South of Grand neighborhood.
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Home facts
- Year built:1910
- Listing ID #:728075
- Added:110 day(s) ago
- Updated:January 28, 2026 at 04:23 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:2
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Living area:1,102 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt, Shingle
- Year built:1910
- Building area:1,102 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.11 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$198,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$179.67
- Tax amount:$2,936
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