$89,900
SOLD MAR 11, 2016

600 Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
852 Sq Ft
9,035 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$106 Per Sq Ft

134 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2024

Super clean & cute 2 BR Ranch with a finished lower level family room w/wet bar & a workshop & office. Spacious living room, formal dining room w/access to a private BBQ patio. This corner lot property has two driveways and a one car garage. HSA Home Warranty included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Juliana Kincheloe

Iowa Realty South Listed on: 10/22/2015

Iowa Realty South

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Siebersma

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,114

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 9,035 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x139

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 852 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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 01005063004000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,114

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 105.52
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 105.52
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV, Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains (Part), Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Wet Bar
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 672
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: Lower Level
  • Included Items: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 852
  • Total Sq Ft: 852

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint, Pine

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: 0.2070
  • Lot S F: 9035
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 65X139
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01005063004000
  • 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: 2114.00
  • Net Taxes: 1883.00
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2024
Closed on
Jun 15, 2024
Sold by
Thompson Kara Lee Anne and Berglund Danne Charles
Bought by
Notch Nathaniel and Riley Madison
Seller's Agent
Sara Macias
RE/MAX Revolution
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Glaser
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$197,500
Sold Price
$198,000
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.25%
Views
40
Current Estimated Value
$190,566

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,434
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.48%
Original Mortgage
$194,413
Outstanding Balance
$192,783
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$2,217

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2023
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Thompson Kara Lee Anne and Berglund Danne Charles

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2023
Sold by
Schneider Kervin J
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2015
Closed on
Mar 3, 2016
Sold by
Houston Charles E
Bought by
Merryfield Jonathan J
Seller's Agent
Juliana Kincheloe
Iowa Realty South
Buyer's Agent
Jim Siebersma
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$89,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2010
Sold by
Corrigan Don A and Jern Vicki S
Bought by
Houston Charles E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,850
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
VA
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 $198,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $100,277 None Listed On Document
Sheriffs Deed $99,200 --
Warranty Deed $90,000 None Available
Legal Action Court Order $76,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $194,413 FHA
Previous Owner $69,000 VA
Previous Owner $69,850 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2024 06/20/24 Sold $198,000 +1.6% $232 / Sq Ft
04/24/2024 04/24/24 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2024 04/18/24 Price Changed $194,900 -1.3% $229 / Sq Ft
04/05/2024 04/05/24 For Sale $197,500 +119.7% $232 / Sq Ft
03/11/2016 03/11/16 Sold $89,900 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft
03/04/2016 03/04/16 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2015 10/22/15 For Sale $89,900 -- $106 / 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 $2,772 $140,900 $32,400 $108,500
2023 $2,686 $140,900 $32,400 $108,500
2022 $2,666 $114,000 $26,600 $87,400
2021 $2,548 $114,000 $26,600 $87,400
2020 $2,646 $102,100 $23,700 $78,400
2019 $2,416 $102,100 $23,700 $78,400
2018 $2,392 $89,900 $20,600 $69,300
2017 $2,242 $89,900 $20,600 $69,300
2016 $1,868 $82,900 $18,600 $64,300
2015 $1,868 $82,900 $18,600 $64,300
2014 $1,756 $78,100 $17,300 $60,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sara Macias

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Sara Macias

    RE/MAX

    (515) 238-8670

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Sara Macias
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  • Jeanne Glaser

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jeanne Glaser

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 669-4037

    2 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Jeanne Glaser
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Juliana Kincheloe

    Iowa Realty South

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jim Siebersma

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 506867

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-05063004000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

600 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 600 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $89,900, approximately $105 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 600 Thornton Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Park Avenue Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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