NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3625 Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50321

Southwestern Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $371,000 - $538,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,182 Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 06, 2017

Last sale price $240,000 $110 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,006/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of September 2017

Original owner custom-built this one-of-its-kind 100% brick ranch home in 1968. Located on a huge corner lot with a half-circle drive, mature landscaping and shady trees. Great structure and solid construction adds substance to the rich style, charm, and distinctive quality of this home. Slate entry, brick walkways and courtyard, arched doorways, screened-in porch, large deck, well-lit closets, tons of built-ins, gas lanterns on front lawn and back (unknown if in working order). Main floor (2182SF) features family room with wood burning fireplace, kitchen with breakfast bar, eat-in dinette area and pantry, formal dining and living rooms, master suite with 3/4 bath and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms that share a full bath. Lower level is unfinished but huge (2166SF) and is open to your interpretation..bowling alley/golf simulation area? Laundry hookups in basement as well as on the main floor. Priced at appraised value.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Price

Realty ONE Group Impact Listed on: 07/20/2017

Realty ONE Group Impact

Co-Listed By

Larry Pickering

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Price

Realty ONE Group Impact Listed on: 07/20/2017

Realty ONE Group Impact

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is zoned R1-80

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,182 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01004045002001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 111.82
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 109.99
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains, Fireplace Screen, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 2166
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Rm Size: 20.4 x 13.7
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Living Rm Size: 20 x 13.7
  • Other Rooms: Pantry
  • Handicap Features: Grab Bars
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2182
  • Total Sq Ft: 2182

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • 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: 0.4240
  • Lot S F: 18466
  • Lot Shape: Irregular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01004045002001
  • Zoning: R1-80

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: 6134.00
  • Net Taxes: 5904.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Kruger Curt A
Bought by
Suarez Sandra E
Current Estimated Value
$440,517

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2017
Closed on
Aug 30, 2017
Sold by
Smith Pamela Sue
Bought by
Kruger Curt A
Seller's Agent
Michelle Price
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Price
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$244,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.78%
Original Mortgage
$212,610
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2015
Sold by
Hollingsworth John P
Bought by
Hollingsworth John P and Smith Pamela Sue

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2002
Sold by
Hollingsworth John P and Hollingsworth Jean L
Bought by
Hollingsworth John P
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Suarez Sandra E -- None Listed On Document
Suarez Sandra E -- None Listed On Document
Kruger Curt A -- None Available
Hollingsworth John P -- None Available
Hollingsworth John P -- None Available
Hollingsworth John P -- --
Hollingsworth John P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kruger Curt A $212,610
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/06/2017 09/06/17 Sold $240,000 -1.6% $110 / Sq Ft
08/22/2017 08/22/17 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2017 07/20/17 For Sale $244,000 -- $112 / 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 $8,054 $419,900 $63,000 $356,900
2023 $6,594 $419,900 $63,000 $356,900
2022 $6,542 $288,700 $48,600 $240,100
2021 $6,526 $288,700 $48,600 $240,100
2020 $6,774 $270,100 $45,400 $224,700
2019 $6,660 $270,100 $45,400 $224,700
2018 $6,498 $256,300 $42,300 $214,000
2017 $6,068 $256,300 $42,300 $214,000
2016 $5,904 $236,100 $38,500 $197,600
2015 $5,904 $236,100 $38,500 $197,600
2014 $5,800 $230,300 $37,100 $193,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michelle Price

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michelle Price

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    (515) 360-1014

    2 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Michelle Price
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Larry Pickering

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    (515) 669-6600

    68 Total Sales

    Larry Pickering
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 544457

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-04045002001

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50321 Southwestern Hills

3625 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3625 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321 since 20 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $440,517, approximately $201 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 3625 Thornton Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Jefferson Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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