Iowa
Des Moines
2512 Forest Drive

$198,000

2512 Forest Drive, Des Moines, IA 50312

2 beds |
2 baths |
1,102 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
4,748sqft lot
—— car garage
$180/sqft
Listed 1 day 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. 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 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 — 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:: 728075

General: Dining Area
Appliances: DryerDishwasherRefrigeratorStoveWasher
Basement: Unfinished
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1

Style: One and One Half Story

Roofing: AsphaltShingle
General: Metal SidingOne and One HalfBrick/Mortar

Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
School District: Des Moines Independent
County: Polk

Zoning: RESS 95F E 1/2 LOT 31 THE POLK & HUBBELL PARK02002014000000

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

The Downtown School

1800 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Grades KG-5

0.47 miles away

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-12

0.59 miles away

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th St, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Grades KG-12

0.59 miles away

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