$126,500
SOLD JUN 21, 2017

1116 E Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

South Central DSM Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
834 Sq Ft
8,160 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$152 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Family Room
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of November 2020

A charmer! Ranch home in a quiet, tree lined, neighborhood with 3 bedrooms, full bath, hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, fenced in back yard, large 2 1/2 car detached garage (with electric), newer roof, updated furnace and a/c, and steel siding. Next to Weeks Middle School and Jackson Elementary. Walking distance to many shopping amenities and Ewing Park. Everything you need for a young family or empty nesters.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Henry

Iowa Realty South Listed on: 05/09/2017

Iowa Realty South

Co-Listed By

Susan Henry

Iowa Realty South

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Rendall

Coldwell Banker Mid-America

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,811

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 8,160 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x136
  • Property is zoned R1-70

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 834 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Stove
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01004735023000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,811

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 149.88
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 151.68
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains (Part), Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 825
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 834
  • Total Sq Ft: 834

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Pine

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1870
  • Lot S F: 8160
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 60X136
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01004735023000
  • Zoning: R1-70

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2811.00
  • Net Taxes: 2582.00
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2020
Closed on
Nov 19, 2020
Sold by
Jahner Joseph Shawn
Bought by
Nava Paula Martinez
Seller's Agent
Katie Garrison
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Beatris Mayorga
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$146,900
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-8.1%
Total Days on Market
43
Current Estimated Value
$182,996

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,996
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.39%
Original Mortgage
$20,250
Outstanding Balance
$12,038
Interest Rate
2.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$182,386

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2017
Closed on
Jun 20, 2017
Sold by
Prettyman Terrill Wynne
Bought by
Jahner Joseph Shawn
Seller's Agent
Joe Henry
Iowa Realty South
Buyer's Agent
Dan Rendall
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$126,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
1.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.92%
Original Mortgage
$122,705
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2006
Sold by
Prettyman Judy Rae
Bought by
Prettyman Terrill Wynne
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $135,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $126,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $20,250 New Conventional
Closed $20,250 Stand Alone Second
Open $108,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $122,705 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $66,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Sold $135,000 -8.1% $162 / Sq Ft
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2020 09/03/20 For Sale $146,900 +16.1% $176 / Sq Ft
06/21/2017 06/21/17 Sold $126,500 +1.2% $152 / Sq Ft
05/22/2017 05/22/17 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2017 05/09/17 For Sale $125,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association 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 $3,342 $169,900 $31,600 $138,300
2023 $3,320 $169,900 $31,600 $138,300
2022 $3,296 $140,900 $26,900 $114,000
2021 $3,210 $140,900 $26,900 $114,000
2020 $3,334 $128,600 $24,400 $104,200
2019 $3,136 $128,600 $24,400 $104,200
2018 $3,104 $116,700 $21,700 $95,000
2017 $2,656 $116,700 $21,700 $95,000
2016 $2,582 $106,700 $19,500 $87,200
2015 $2,582 $106,700 $19,500 $87,200
2014 $2,566 $105,300 $18,900 $86,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katie Garrison

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Katie Garrison

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (641) 891-4827

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Katie Garrison
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  • Beatris Mayorga

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Beatris Mayorga

    RE/MAX

    (515) 612-2702

    13 in this area

    386 Total Sales

    Beatris Mayorga
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  • Joe Henry

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Joe Henry

    Iowa Realty South

    (515) 453-5576

    8 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Joe Henry
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  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Susan Henry

    Iowa Realty South

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Dan Rendall

    Coldwell Banker Mid-America

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 539266

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-04735023000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

1116 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1116 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $126,500, approximately $151 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 1116 E Thornton Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Howe Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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