NOT LISTED FOR SALE

421 E Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $165,000 - $194,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
850 Sq Ft
$212/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2016

Last sale price $118,200 $139 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,247/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Family Room
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of September 2016

Updated brick ranch home in Des Moines that you will fall in love with! Walk into a spacious living room that features great natural light and leads you to an updated kitchen. The eat-in kitchen features new sink, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and built-in desk area. The bedrooms have new carpet and are separated by a newly remodeled Jack & Jill bathroom with tile shower, new lighting, and bathroom vanity. The basement includes a large living space, 3/4 bath and dryer. Walk outside to an extra parking pad, spacious backyard and patio, great for entertaining. Other features include new furnace, fresh paint throughout, updated ethernet wiring, and front deck- all within 10 minutes of downtown Des Moines.

Last Listed By

Ou Meksay

RE/MAX Concepts Listed on: 08/25/2016

RE/MAX Concepts

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,530

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 79x239
  • Property is zoned R1-70

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 850 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Carpet
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01004590000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,530

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 141.18
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 139.06
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Egress Windows, Partial
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 425
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 850
  • Total Sq Ft: 850

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Detached

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: 0.4330
  • Lot S F: 18881
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 79X239
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01004590000000
  • 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: 2530.00
  • Net Taxes: 2530.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2016
Closed on
Sep 29, 2016
Sold by
Adam Bothun Hill
Bought by
Davis Sina
Seller's Agent
Ou Meksay
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Jackie Gardner
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$118,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,800
-1.5%
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$180,466

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,266
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%
Original Mortgage
$94,560
Outstanding Balance
$77,527
Interest Rate
3.42%
Estimated Equity
$103,041

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2012
Closed on
Jul 17, 2012
Sold by
Thk Inc
Bought by
Bothun Hill Adam L and Juehring Hill Jennifer A
Seller's Agent
Rick Herron
Realty ONE Group Impact
Buyer's Agent
Ou Meksay
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.06%
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2012
Sold by
Nguyen Trung and Truong Hanh
Bought by
Thk Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2011
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Nguyen Trung

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2011
Sold by
Esteban Jose
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na and Option One Mortgage Loan Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2009
Sold by
Esteban Jose and Esteban Stacy
Bought by
Kibbee Jason

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2006
Sold by
Hoffman Timothy L and Hoffman Ramona
Bought by
Esteban Josea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,742
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 1999
Sold by
Foland Bennie Lee
Bought by
Hoffman Timothy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,863
Interest Rate
6.94%
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
Davis Sina -- --
Bothun Hill Adam L $99,500 None Available
Thk Inc -- None Available
Nguyen Trung $24,000 None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $34,446 None Available
Kibbee Jason -- None Available
Esteban Josea $102,500 None Available
Hoffman Timothy L $67,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Davis Sina $94,560
Closed Davis Sina --
Previous Owner Bothun Hill Adam L $90,000
Previous Owner Esteban Josea $102,742
Previous Owner Hoffman Timothy L $67,863
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2016 09/29/16 Sold $118,200 -1.5% $139 / Sq Ft
09/29/2016 09/29/16 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2016 08/25/16 For Sale $120,000 +20.0% $141 / Sq Ft
07/18/2012 07/18/12 Sold $100,000 -4.8% $118 / Sq Ft
06/18/2012 06/18/12 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2012 03/15/12 For Sale $105,000 -- $124 / 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 $2,844 $155,000 $40,800 $114,200
2023 $2,800 $155,000 $40,800 $114,200
2022 $2,778 $127,700 $34,700 $93,000
2021 $2,686 $127,700 $34,700 $93,000
2020 $2,784 $116,200 $31,400 $84,800
2019 $2,608 $116,200 $31,400 $84,800
2018 $2,578 $105,600 $28,000 $77,600
2017 $2,596 $105,600 $28,000 $77,600
2016 $2,530 $96,000 $25,100 $70,900
2015 $2,530 $96,000 $25,100 $70,900
2014 $2,492 $93,800 $24,100 $69,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ou Meksay

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ou Meksay

    RE/MAX

    (515) 991-1272

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Ou Meksay
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  • Jackie Gardner

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jackie Gardner

    RE/MAX

    (515) 491-1952

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  • Rick Herron

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Rick Herron

    Realty ONE Group Impact

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Rick Herron
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 524406

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-04590000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

421 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 421 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 25 August 2016 and is currently estimated at $180,466, approximately $212 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 421 E Thornton Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including South Union Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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