$60,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025

102 E Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
888 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$68 Per Sq Ft

43% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of September 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brianna Baker

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

Re/Max Precision Ankeny Uptown

Last Buyer's Agent

Member Non

CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

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

  • 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
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • 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 Burning, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood10: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2025
Closed on
Sep 4, 2025
Sold by
Mendenhall Bill Michael
Bought by
Moreira Home Services Inc
Seller's Agent
Brianna Baker
Re/Max Precision Ankeny Uptown
Buyer's Agent
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$60,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-42.86%
Views
103

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
67503286559685.72%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $60,000 None Listed On Document
Fiduciary Deed $60,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $60,000 -20.0% $68 / Sq Ft
08/17/2025 08/17/25 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Price Changed $75,000 -16.7% $84 / Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $90,000 -14.3% $101 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $105,000 -- $118 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Brianna Baker

    RE/MAX

    (515) 290-7075

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Brianna Baker
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Member Non

    CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS

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Map

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 $60,000, approximately $67 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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