NOT LISTED FOR SALE

607 Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $171,000 - $196,333

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,038 Sq Ft
$178/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 14, 2022

Last sale price $160,500 $155 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,299/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Fence

About This Home

As of April 2022

This home is located at 607 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 12 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $184,833, approximately $178 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 607 Thornton Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Park Avenue Elementary School, Brody Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

Last Listed By

Savannah Savage

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 03/12/2022

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,516

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 8,520 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x142
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned N3

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,038 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01003660000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,516

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 140.66
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 154.62
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Drapes/Curtains, Tile Floors, Vinyl Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 769
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 400
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1038
  • Total Sq Ft: 1038

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Stone, Wood
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

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: 0.1960
  • Lot S F: 8520
  • Lot Size: 60X142
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01003660000000
  • Zoning: N3

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: 3516.00
  • Net Taxes: 3516.00
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2022
Closed on
Apr 12, 2022
Sold by
Schmitz Zachary M and Schmitz Leah E
Bought by
Nehls Madison
Seller's Agent
Savannah Savage
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Beth Ernst
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$146,000
Sold Price
$160,500
Premium/Discount to List
$14,500
9.93%
Total Days on Market
33
Current Estimated Value
$184,833

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,333
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.68%
Original Mortgage
$155,685
Outstanding Balance
$148,535
Interest Rate
4.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$36,496

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2014
Closed on
Apr 13, 2015
Sold by
Haines Joe R and Haines Robert
Bought by
Schmitz Zachary M and Schmitz Leah E
Seller's Agent
Carmen Goodwin
Iowa Realty South
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Schutte
EXIT Realty & Associates
List Price
$103,000
Sold Price
$97,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-5.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.46%
Original Mortgage
$18,000
Interest Rate
3.03%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

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
Nehls Madison $160,500 None Listed On Document
Schmitz Zachary M $97,000 Midwest Community Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nehls Madison $155,685
Closed Schmitz Leah E $55,917
Previous Owner Schmitz Zachary M $36,307
Previous Owner Schmitz Zachary M $18,000
Previous Owner Schmitz Zachary M $77,600
Previous Owner Haines William M $20,000
Closed Nehls Madison $155,685
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2022 04/14/22 Sold $160,500 +9.9% $155 / Sq Ft
04/14/2022 04/14/22 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2022 03/12/22 For Sale $146,000 +50.5% $141 / Sq Ft
04/17/2015 04/17/15 Sold $97,000 -5.8% $93 / Sq Ft
04/13/2015 04/13/15 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2014 09/24/14 For Sale $103,000 -- $99 / 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 $3,224 $174,400 $32,000 $142,400
2023 $3,044 $174,400 $32,000 $142,400
2022 $3,228 $138,000 $26,300 $111,700
2021 $3,086 $138,000 $26,300 $111,700
2020 $3,206 $123,700 $23,400 $100,300
2019 $2,938 $123,700 $23,400 $100,300
2018 $2,908 $109,300 $20,300 $89,000
2017 $2,718 $109,300 $20,300 $89,000
2016 $2,648 $100,500 $18,400 $82,100
2015 $2,648 $100,500 $18,400 $82,100
2014 $2,188 $94,400 $16,900 $77,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Savannah Savage

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (641) 521-6591

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Savannah Savage
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  • Beth Ernst

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Beth Ernst

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 599-7730

    3 in this area

    532 Total Sales

    Beth Ernst
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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Carmen Goodwin

    Iowa Realty South

  • R

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Rod Barnett

    Iowa Realty South

  • Timothy Schutte

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Timothy Schutte

    EXIT Realty & Associates

    (515) 681-5677

    1 in this area

    212 Total Sales

    Timothy Schutte
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  • Greg Steward

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2015

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    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 647467

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-03660000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

607 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 607 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 12 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $184,833, approximately $178 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 607 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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