$86,500
SOLD OCT 1, 2021

212 Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood
-- Bed
-- Bath
1,104 Sq Ft
8,674 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$78 Per Sq Ft

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2023

This home is located at 212 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $86,500, approximately $78 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 212 Thornton Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shane Torres

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 08/23/2021

RE/MAX Concepts

Co-Listed By

Gina Allen

RE/MAX Concepts

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Bruellman

RE/MAX Concepts

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 8,674 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 1,104 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01001841002000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 78.35
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 78.35
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 768
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1104
  • Total Sq Ft: 1104

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1990
  • Lot S F: 8674
  • Lot Size: 82
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01001841002000
  • Zoning: R

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: 3406.00
  • Net Taxes: 3178.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2021
Closed on
Sep 30, 2021
Sold by
Bidleman Natalie J and Bidleman Terry J
Bought by
7 Days Cash Llc
Seller's Agent
Shane Torres
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Bruellman
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$86,500
Sold Price
$86,500
Current Estimated Value
$212,742

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,242
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2006
Sold by
Stimple Raymond R
Bought by
Stimple Natalie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $86,500 Abendroth Russell Barnett Law
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Rels Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $255,375 VA
Closed $69,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $15,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $85,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2023 05/19/23 Sold $250,000 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2023 03/14/23 For Sale $249,900 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
02/03/2023 02/03/23 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2023 01/20/23 For Sale $249,900 +188.9% $226 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Sold $86,500 0.0% $78 / Sq Ft
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2021 08/23/21 For Sale $86,500 -- $78 / 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 $3,398 $172,700 $32,100 $140,600
2023 $3,024 $172,700 $32,100 $140,600
2022 $2,792 $128,300 $26,400 $101,900
2021 $2,792 $128,300 $26,400 $101,900
2020 $2,758 $115,200 $23,500 $91,700
2019 $2,506 $115,200 $23,500 $91,700
2018 $2,638 $101,800 $20,400 $81,400
2017 $2,452 $107,900 $20,400 $87,500
2016 $2,384 $99,200 $18,400 $80,800
2015 $2,384 $99,200 $18,400 $80,800
2014 $2,256 $97,000 $17,700 $79,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shane Torres

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Shane Torres

    RE/MAX

    (515) 984-0222

    4 in this area

    649 Total Sales

    Shane Torres
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  • Andrew Bruellman

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Andrew Bruellman

    RE/MAX

    (515) 320-3653

    2 in this area

    233 Total Sales

    Andrew Bruellman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Taylor Voitel

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (515) 207-3757

    1 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Taylor Voitel
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  • Gina Allen

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Gina Allen

    RE/MAX

    (515) 419-5009

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Gina Allen
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 636169

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-01841002000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

212 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 212 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $86,500, approximately $78 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 212 Thornton Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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