$275,000

2510 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

  • 4 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 1,764 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1910
  • Property Lot Size Icon5,271sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $156/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 days ago

Property Description

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. 2510 Forest Drive is a two-story home & currently offers two apartments (one up, one down) with the option to convert back to a single-family residence. First floor has a large porch, wood flooring, updated bath. 2nd floor has wood flooring, lots of windows, deck area, 2 good sized bedrooms. Newer windows and roof, laundry in lower level and covered parking. Being sold with 2512 Forest Drive (MLS #728075)- a charming carriage house, includes a bedroom and bath on the main level plus an additional bedroom and bath upstairs. 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 — close to parks, dining, and downtown. A unique and flexible investment opportunity rarely available in this location!

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
October 10, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing : (515) 453-4300
Listing Agent:
LUCREZIA MOORE : 515-710-1247
MLS ID:
728076
  • Appliances: DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher
  • Basement: UnfinishedWalk-Out Access
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
  • Style: Two Story
  • Parking: Carport
  • Roofing: AsphaltShingle
  • General: Metal Siding2Brick/Mortar
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Des Moines Independent
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: RESN 105F E 1/2 LOT 31 THE POLK & HUBBELL PARK02002013000000
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of LUCREZIA MOORE, Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

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Location

Schools Nearby

T

The Downtown School

1800 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Grades KG-5

0.47 miles away

R

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-12

0.57 miles away

R

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-12

0.57 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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