# 36848 Forest Lane, Van Meter, IA 50261

> **TL;DR:** 4bd/4ba single family, $375,000 ($180/sqft), built 2024, 2,081 sqft.
> Fireplace, A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $2,435/mo. Listed 51 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $375,000 |
| Price/sqft | $180 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 2,081 |
| Year Built | 2024 |
| Lot Size | 32,234 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Garage | 2-car |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Pending |
| Days on Market | 51 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,896 |
| Estimated Insurance | $109 |
| HOA | $430 |
| **Total** | **$2,435** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace
- A/C
- 2-car garage

## Property Highlights

- Built in 2024
- 0.74 acre lot
- 2 stories
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Looking for instant equity? This 1.5-story home situated on a 3/4-acre lot is waiting for your finishing touches! This bank-owned property is on the home stretch of completion and offers over 3,000 sqft, a unique floor plan, wooded views, and a peaceful country setting. Step inside to a dramatic great room showcasing soaring two-story vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows that brings the outdoors in. The open kitchen offers generous space for the included cabinetry, a large island with seating, and an adjoining dining area with sliders leading to the deck overlooking the wooded lot. Retreat to the main-level primary suite featuring a private bath and walk-in closet with convenient access to the laundry room. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms are connected by a catwalk-style hallway overlooking the main level. There?s even more potential in the lower level, ready to be finished with space for an additional bedroom, great room, and access to the attached garage. Located in the desirable Hunters Run Community, enjoy the peace and tranquility of a country setting while keeping city amenities within easy reach. Just southeast of West Des Moines, you?ll appreciate nearby recreation along the Raccoon River, easy access to Cumming, and convenient commuting via I-235. Bring your tools, your vision, and finish this gem to make it your own!

## Location

- **Address:** 36848 Forest Lane, Van Meter, IA 50261
- **County:** Dallas
- **Coordinates:** 41.508731, -93.860335
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.508731,-93.860335

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Pennie Carroll
- **Brokerage:** Pennie Carroll & Assoc
- **Broker Phone:** (515) 967-3544
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/36848-Forest-Ln_Van-Meter_IA_50261_M94045-72568?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=748931&c=propsimple)

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**MLS#:** 748931 | **Updated:** 2026-10-27
**Source:** listhub

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