$105,000

102 E Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood

Estimated payment $835/month

3 Beds
2 Baths
888 Sq Ft
$118 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Outdoor Storage
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Calling all investors and ambitious renovators! Be prepared for a full-scale renovation. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle a significant project, this is your chance to transform a home in Des Moines. Come see the potential for yourself and envision the possibilities! This home is being sold AS-IS. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Listing Agent

Brianna Baker

Re/Max Precision Ankeny Uptown License #S69957000 Listed on: 07/15/2025

Re/Max Precision Ankeny Uptown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,062

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned N3A

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 888 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010/04454-000-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,062

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Directions: From SE 14th St, Turn left (east) onto E Thornton Ave. The home is located on the north side of the street.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 648.0
  • Architectural Style: 1 1/2 Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Carpet: Yes
  • Floor:Laminate: Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Features:Storage Shed4: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Other Structures: Storage

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached
  • General Information:Garage Capacity: 4 Car

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Information:Homeowners Association (HOA): No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18881.0
  • Parcel #: 010/04454-000-000
  • Zoning: N3A

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,062 $155,700 $40,800 $114,900
2023 $2,984 $155,700 $40,800 $114,900
2022 $2,962 $126,600 $34,700 $91,900
2021 $2,880 $126,600 $34,700 $91,900
2020 $2,992 $115,400 $31,400 $84,000
2019 $2,838 $115,400 $31,400 $84,000
2018 $2,810 $105,600 $28,000 $77,600
2017 $2,602 $105,600 $28,000 $77,600
2016 $2,536 $96,200 $25,100 $71,100
2015 $2,536 $96,200 $25,100 $71,100
2014 $2,618 $98,500 $25,100 $73,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $105,000 -- $118 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

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Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68000

APN: 010-04454000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

102 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 102 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $105,000, approximately $118 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 102 E Thornton Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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