$262,000
SOLD APR 26, 2013

1520 Thornwood Rd West Des Moines, IA 50265

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,489 Sq Ft
0.96 Acres

Recently Sold

$105 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

300 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Jordan Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • Den
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of January 2020

PRICE REDUCED! Brand new carpet/Jenn-Air cook top..2 story Colonial on .959/ac wooded lot in prime WDM location. 4BR, 3BA with many updates, including new roof, windows & water heater in 2009, siding in 2011. 1st floor includes large LR w/frplc, FDR or Den, FR w/covered patio, kitchen w/solid surface counters, eat-in dining w/frplc & laundry/mud rm. Immaculate condition through-out with many built-in features & crown molding. LL includes partially finished rooms, additional storage & new sump w/battery backup in 2011. Additional bonus 3-car detached garage w/finished office space or storage above. Beautifully decorated yard with garden & storage shed. A must see property to appreciate, call for further details!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JEFF DAVIS

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 06/29/2012

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Teresa Knox

Iowa Realty Ankeny

Iowa Realty Ankeny

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,524

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.96 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,489 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 5 Garage Spaces | 2 Attached and 3 Detached
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 32004127306000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,524

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 110.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 105.00
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 960
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: Study
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2489
  • Total Sq Ft: 2489

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Attached, 3 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Heat Pump

Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9600
  • Lot S F: 41791
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 32004127306000
  • Zoning: RES

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: 5524.00
  • Net Taxes: 5412.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1520THORNWOORDPOLKWESTDESM50265

MLS Schools

  • School District: West Des Moines

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2024
Sold by
Brooten Christopher and Brooten Elise Dienne
Bought by
Christopher And Elise Brooten Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2022
Sold by
Dienne Brooten and Dienne Elise
Bought by
Brooten Christopher and Brooten Elise Dienne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2019
Closed on
Dec 17, 2019
Sold by
Guttin Ingrid and Frangenberg Brett
Bought by
Brooten Christopher Lanham and Bennett Elise Dienne
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Davis
RAD Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Steve Bennett
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$430,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-11.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.25%
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2012
Closed on
Apr 24, 2013
Sold by
Miller Sandra J
Bought by
Guttin Ingrid
Seller's Agent
JEFF DAVIS
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Knox
Iowa Realty Ankeny
List Price
$324,500
Sold Price
$262,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$62,500
-19.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2008
Sold by
Knox Tina Marie
Bought by
Miller Sandra J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2007
Sold by
Knox Kurt Richard
Bought by
Knox Tina Marie
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $380,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $262,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $279,500 Itc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $279,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $304,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $209,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 For Sale $665,000 +75.0% $213 / Sq Ft
01/03/2020 01/03/20 Sold $380,000 -11.6% $153 / Sq Ft
01/03/2020 01/03/20 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2019 09/04/19 For Sale $430,000 +64.1% $173 / Sq Ft
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Sold $262,000 -19.3% $105 / Sq Ft
04/25/2013 04/25/13 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2012 06/29/12 For Sale $324,500 -- $130 / 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 $6,860 $443,300 $104,600 $338,700
2023 $6,804 $443,300 $104,600 $338,700
2022 $6,722 $361,200 $88,400 $272,800
2021 $6,394 $361,200 $88,400 $272,800
2020 $6,468 $327,400 $79,900 $247,500
2019 $6,638 $327,400 $79,900 $247,500
2018 $6,652 $324,000 $77,600 $246,400
2017 $5,976 $324,000 $77,600 $246,400
2016 $5,846 $282,700 $71,200 $211,500
2015 $5,846 $282,700 $71,200 $211,500
2014 $5,666 $279,400 $69,100 $210,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Rebecca Davis

    RAD Realty LLC

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  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Anita Olson

    Associated Realty

    (515) 975-8969

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Anita Olson
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Steve Bennett

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 202-7173

    12 Total Sales

    Steve Bennett
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    JEFF DAVIS

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 249-5994

    5 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    JEFF DAVIS
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  • Teresa Knox

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Teresa Knox

    Iowa Realty Ankeny

    (515) 240-3078

    4 in this area

    134 Total Sales

    Teresa Knox
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 403475

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 320-04127306000

Iowa Polk County West Des Moines 50265

1520 Thornwood Rd, West Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1520 Thornwood Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265 and is currently priced at $262,000, approximately $105 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 1520 Thornwood Rd is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Jordan Creek Elementary School, Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, and Stilwell Junior High School.

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