1104 E Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
South Central DSM NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,152/month
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Wood Flooring
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Family Room Downstairs
About This Home
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch located in a quiet, mature neighborhood on the south side of Des Moines. This home offers a functional layout with a 1-car attached garage, a privacy-fenced backyard, and a spacious 12x16 deck, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying outdoor space in comfort. The basement is already framed with partial sheetrock and features a large open room that would make an ideal family room, rec space, or future finished living area, offering great potential to add value. With minor repairs and maintenance needed, this home is priced accordingly, making it an excellent opportunity for a first-time home buyer looking to build equity or an investor seeking a solid rental or renovation project.
Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, Easter Lake, Blank Park Zoo, and several local parks, this property combines neighborhood charm with easy access to recreation, dining, and employment centers. A great opportunity to own in a desirable area with room to make it your own, don't miss it.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,316
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- 8,160 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60x136
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Wood Fence
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Poured Concrete
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 944 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room Downstairs
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 01004735054000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,128 | $175,900 | $35,500 | $140,400 |
| 2024 | $3,128 | $159,000 | $31,600 | $127,400 |
| 2023 | $3,104 | $159,000 | $31,600 | $127,400 |
| 2022 | $3,080 | $131,700 | $26,900 | $104,800 |
| 2021 | $2,994 | $131,700 | $26,900 | $104,800 |
| 2020 | $3,110 | $120,000 | $24,400 | $95,600 |
| 2019 | $2,930 | $120,000 | $24,400 | $95,600 |
| 2018 | $2,900 | $109,000 | $21,700 | $87,300 |
| 2017 | $2,686 | $109,000 | $21,700 | $87,300 |
| 2016 | $2,616 | $99,300 | $19,500 | $79,800 |
| 2015 | $2,616 | $99,300 | $19,500 | $79,800 |
| 2014 | $2,514 | $98,200 | $18,900 | $79,300 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 02/06/26 | For Sale | $165,000 | +15.4% | $175 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/30/2021 09/30/21 | Sold | $143,000 | +2.1% | $151 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/08/2021 07/08/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/07/2021 07/07/21 | For Sale | $140,000 | -- | $148 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $143,000 | First American Mortgage Sln | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure | $10,520 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $127,500 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $102,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $138,710 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $138,710 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,916 | FHA |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 733976
APN: 010-04735054000
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