NOT LISTED FOR SALE

308 E Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $270,000 - $307,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,780 Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 16, 2019

Last sale price $202,000 $113 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,054/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Fence
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Gas Log Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2019

Welcome to your new home! This well maintained Des Moines 2 story home is ready for its new family! With formal living and dining rooms, a large family room, and some lower level finish, there is plenty of space to spread out. Three bedrooms upstairs with an ensuite in the master bedroom. Updates to both upstairs bathrooms have been made this year. Enjoy the new kitchen appliances as you explore your inner chef. Lower level has ample storage and there are two rooms currently used as an office and additional living space. Large, fenced back yard and custom deck make outdoor entertaining easy. Native wildflower gardens around the back yard are home to butterflies and hummingbirds in the summer! Other recent updates include new AC, furnace, and water heater in 2018. Convenient location with quick access to downtown or anywhere in the metro. Don’t hesitate – Call today for a showing!

Last Listed By

Mike Hamilton

Iowa Realty Beaverdale Listed on: 04/01/2019

Iowa Realty Beaverdale

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x139
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,780 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01004535000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 117.42
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 113.48
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1078
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1780
  • Total Sq Ft: 1780

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Frame
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Oak

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 462
  • Garage: 2 Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2500
  • Lot S F: 11120
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 80X139
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01004535000000
  • 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: 5501.00
  • Net Taxes: 5269.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2019
Sold by
Ellars Jared R and Stafford Donald L
Bought by
Equity Trust Company
Total Days on Market
45
Current Estimated Value
$287,956

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2012
Closed on
May 3, 2013
Sold by
Scavo Nick D and Scavo Rhonda Andreini
Bought by
Ellars Jared R and Strattord Donald L
Seller's Agent
Ralph Stonehocker
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Angela Ousley
Zealty Home Advisors
List Price
$153,900
Sold Price
$153,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$151,111
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Equity Trust Company $202,000 None Available
Ellars Jared R $154,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ellars Jared R $151,111
Previous Owner Scavo Nicholas D $134,000
Previous Owner Scavo Nick D $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2019 05/16/19 Sold $202,000 -3.3% $113 / Sq Ft
05/16/2019 05/16/19 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2019 04/01/19 For Sale $209,000 +35.8% $117 / Sq Ft
05/09/2013 05/09/13 Sold $153,900 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
05/09/2013 05/09/13 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2012 11/16/12 For Sale $153,900 -- $86 / 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 $5,308 $269,800 $34,900 $234,900
2023 $5,234 $269,800 $34,900 $234,900
2022 $5,194 $222,100 $29,700 $192,400
2021 $5,044 $222,100 $29,700 $192,400
2020 $5,240 $202,100 $26,900 $175,200
2019 $4,730 $202,100 $26,900 $175,200
2018 $4,676 $184,500 $24,000 $160,500
2017 $4,322 $184,500 $24,000 $160,500
2016 $4,206 $168,300 $21,500 $146,800
2015 $4,206 $168,300 $21,500 $146,800
2014 $4,014 $165,700 $20,800 $144,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Mike Hamilton

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

    (515) 971-5927

    25 Total Sales

    Mike Hamilton
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  • Benjamin Van Zee

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Benjamin Van Zee

    RE/MAX

    (515) 971-6132

    1 in this area

    163 Total Sales

    Benjamin Van Zee
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Ralph Stonehocker

    RE/MAX

  • Angela Ousley

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Angela Ousley

    Zealty Home Advisors

    (515) 988-6609

    17 Total Sales

    Angela Ousley
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 578990

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-04535000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

308 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 308 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 01 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $287,956, approximately $161 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 308 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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