Does Drake, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 93% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Drake, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Drake, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is parking easy in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say car is needed

Does Drake, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are the streets well-lit in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Drake, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are neighbors friendly in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do kids play outside in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Drake, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Drake, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Drake, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there are community events

What is 4100 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 4100 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA is $395,100 .

What is the price history for 4100 Forest Ave?

4100 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $315,000 in June 2022.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

Does 4100 Forest Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 4100 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 4100 Forest Ave?

The lot at 4100 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,670 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$395,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,240 sqft

4100 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 3, 2022 for $315,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$395K

Since last month

$100 (0%)

Since last year

$10K (+2.7%)

Since last sale

$80K (+25.3%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +52% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$395K
July 2026	$395K
June 2026	$400K
May 2026	$399K
April 2026	$396K
March 2026	$390K
February 2026	$385K
January 2026	$382K
2025
December 2025	$377K
November 2025	$382K
October 2025	$387K
September 2025	$384K
August 2025	$384K
July 2025	$392K
June 2025	$402K
May 2025	$398K
April 2025	$400K
March 2025	$400K
February 2025	$396K
January 2025	$393K
2024
December 2024	$391K
November 2024	$398K
October 2024	$395K
September 2024	$392K
August 2024	$388K
July 2024	$393K
June 2024	$394K
May 2024	$398K
April 2024	$395K
March 2024	$388K
February 2024	$380K
January 2024	$361K
2023
December 2023	$347K
November 2023	$333K
October 2023	$330K
September 2023	$329K
August 2023	$327K
July 2023	$330K
June 2023	$329K
May 2023	$329K
April 2023	$328K
March 2023	$325K
February 2023	$324K
January 2023	$322K
2022
December 2022	$322K
November 2022	$324K
October 2022	$326K
September 2022	$325K
August 2022	$322K
July 2022	$321K
June 2022	$318K
May 2022	$330K
April 2022	$359K
March 2022	$341K
February 2022	$319K
January 2022	$318K
2021
December 2021	$327K
November 2021	$335K
October 2021	$335K
September 2021	$345K
August 2021	$348K
July 2021	$350K
June 2021	$348K
May 2021	$345K
April 2021	$335K
March 2021	$334K
February 2021	$324K
January 2021	$317K
2020
December 2020	$321K
November 2020	$328K
October 2020	$328K
September 2020	$328K
August 2020	$325K
July 2020	$323K
June 2020	$320K
May 2020	$319K
April 2020	$308K
March 2020	$309K
February 2020	$308K
January 2020	$304K
2019
December 2019	$298K
November 2019	$298K
October 2019	$297K
September 2019	$300K
August 2019	$290K
July 2019	$298K
June 2019	$312K
May 2019	$294K
April 2019	$292K
March 2019	$295K
February 2019	$287K
January 2019	$285K
2018
December 2018	$282K
November 2018	$286K
October 2018	$286K
September 2018	$286K
August 2018	$289K
July 2018	$293K
June 2018	$288K
May 2018	$290K
April 2018	$296K
March 2018	$313K
February 2018	$314K
January 2018	$311K
2017
December 2017	$299K
November 2017	$289K
October 2017	$292K
September 2017	$289K
August 2017	$289K
July 2017	$284K
June 2017	$286K
May 2017	$280K
April 2017	$276K
March 2017	$265K
February 2017	$267K
January 2017	$261K
2016
December 2016	$256K
November 2016	$261K
October 2016	$264K
September 2016	$259K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1540 Germania Dr, Des Moines, IA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$375,000	02/17/26	3	2	1,524

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1338 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.03	$241,700	3	1	1,462	Off Market
1332 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.03	$308,400	3	2	1,510	Off Market
1328 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.04	$234,800	3	2.5	1,672	Off Market
1324 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.05	$367,000	5	2.5	1,889	Off Market
1320 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.06	$187,400	3	1	1,548	Off Market
1316 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.07	$325,400	3	2	1,554	Off Market
1340 41st St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.02	$395,200	4	2	2,700	Off Market
4110 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.01	$338,800	3	2	1,895	Off Market
4124 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.05	$277,700	4	3	2,232	Off Market
4116 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.03	$349,100	3	3	2,096	Off Market
1339 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.05	$194,900	2	2	1,603	Off Market
1335 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311	0.05	$211,200	3	1	1,668	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 4100 Forest Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1928

Living Area

2,240 sqft

Price/Sqft

$176

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 4100 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA. 4100 Forest Ave is in the Drake neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50311. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,240 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9670 sqft and was built in 1928.

4100 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,240 sqft single-family home in Drake, built in 1928. It last sold for $315,000 on Jun 3, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $395,100, with a rent estimate of $2,436/month.

Home Details for 4100 Forest Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9670 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 3, 2022 Source: DMMLS #650669	Sold	$315,000
May 4, 2022 Source: DMMLS #650669	Pending	$330,000
Apr 27, 2022 Source: DMMLS #650669	Listed For Sale	$330,000
Apr 14, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$174,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$7,856	$439,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Perkins Elementary School
K-5
Public
410 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
As a past student, this is by far the worst school I’ve ever been to. Teachers didn’t know how to handle students, and nothing was learned. One fourth grade teacher was known for weight shaming students, and in fifth grade students were assigned to come up with a dieting plan as part of a “health and math related assignment.” Students were told to count calories and encouraged to loose weight by the end of the assignment. Bullying was not dealt with, and from what I remember there were several allegations against teachers for inappropriate behavior towards students. Don’t send your kids here.
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3y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

Drake

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What Locals Say about Drake

At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

93 % Say there are sidewalks
91 % Say it's dog friendly
80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
79 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say yards are well-kept
71 % Say car is needed
66 % Say there's holiday spirit
66 % Say streets are well-lit
63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
61 % Say neighbors are friendly
59 % Say kids play outside
59 % Say there's wildlife
58 % Say people would walk alone at night
47 % Say it's quiet
44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
43 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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1mo ago
"Perfect for a college student or parent if a grad student. Safe and easy bus access. Free parking. Nice walkable area. Close to restaurants, coffee and groceries. Great neighborhood."
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3y ago
"safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
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3y ago
"my neighborhood has decent public transportation and the commute to downtown is fairly quick as long as you know the bus schedule. "
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3y ago
"I walk to work daily so I don’t commute at all. It takes me 1 minute to get to work. I don’t have issues with this"
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3y ago
"I feel very safe here! I can even walk my dog at night feeling absolutely fine. I do see lots of families in the area, as well as college students and older couples who have been here forever. Lots of people decorate for the holidays too. "
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4y ago
"there be a lot of party's going with all the Drake students living in the area that I live it's a lot worse during Drake relay's which are in April and there be a lot of people in the neighborhood no where to park and traffic is really bad"
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5y ago
"The Beaverdale neighborhood is unique because of its many brick style homes. Also it is very clean and a fun community. "
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Nico H.
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6y ago
"It’s pretty quiet around the neighborhood all week til Friday night and the weekends. Bus routes are near by, there’s also a few restaurants around and fast food joints but besides grocery stores you’re gonna have drive far to shop. "
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Nico H.
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6y ago
"There’s a lot of space to walk them and the apartments now have doggy bags. You Don’t have to worry about running into too many dogs when you walk your dog cause most people around this area have cats."
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Shannonmist
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7y ago
"The neighborhood is dog friendly. Many people own and walk dogs. It’s a friendly neighborhood with a lot of shade and sidewalks great for walking dogs. "
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Andrewberndt418
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7y ago
"Very easy. 10 minutes into west Des Moines. Have been communizing for 2 months and haven’t had traffic once in the morning "
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Chris D.
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7y ago
"It’s a diverse neighborhood that isn’t right for everyone, but it is the perfect neighborhood for the right people. "
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Kristyne B.
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7y ago
"The Drake neighborhood is very diverse. There are college students, young professionals, middle-aged professionals and retirees. People are out walking dogs at all times of day. I would be cautious going out after dark, but that's anywhere in the city."
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Mazie W.
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8y ago
"it's really good neighborhood if you walk your dog, park is right down the hill. people often walk their dogs on our streets"
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Alesha P.
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8y ago
"I have lived in this neighborhood for over 6 years. I have very friendly neighbors whom I know by name. I enjoy my neighborhood. we have several restaurants in the area.our neighborhood is very well lit up at night I can walk around and feel safe. "
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Alesha P.
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8y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood for 7 years. love all the trees and the friendly neighbors. Like our school district."
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Chris b.
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8y ago
"It's close to an expensive college but the neighborhood gets really different 2 or 3 blocks from the main campus. "
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Frequently asked questions about 4100 Forest Ave

What is 4100 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 4100 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA is $395,100.
What is the price history for 4100 Forest Ave?
4100 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $315,000 in June 2022.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
Does 4100 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 4100 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 4100 Forest Ave?
The lot at 4100 Forest Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,670 sq ft).