$97,000
SOLD APR 17, 2015

607 Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,038 Sq Ft
8,520 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$93 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

201 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Home Security System

About This Home

As of April 2022

This well maintained 3 bedroom home features solid oak floors, textured cove ceiling, fireplace, 2 car garage, deck & private backyard. Close to schools, shopping & a 5 minute commute to downtown. Updated mechanicals & double tiled foundation! This house is well built & a great bargain! NFC money available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carmen Goodwin

Iowa Realty South Listed on: 09/24/2014

Co-Listed By

Rod Barnett

Iowa Realty South

Last Buyer's Agent

Timothy Schutte

EXIT Realty & Associates

EXIT Realty & Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,261

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 8,520 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R1-60

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,038 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Grab Bars
  • 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

$2,261

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 96.00
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 93.00
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Security System
  • 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
  • Handicap Features: Grab Bars
  • Included Items: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1038
  • Total Sq Ft: 1038

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 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: 0.1960
  • Lot S F: 8520
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01003660000000
  • Zoning: R1-60

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: 2261.00
  • Net Taxes: 2034.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 607THORNTONAVEPOLKDESMOINE50315

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%
Current Estimated Value
$190,206

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,706
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$155,685
Outstanding Balance
$147,401
Interest Rate
4.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$42,790

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
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,500 None Listed On Document
Legal Action Court Order $97,000 Midwest Community Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $155,685 New Conventional
Closed $55,917 New Conventional
Previous Owner $36,307 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $18,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $77,600 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Closed $155,685 No Value Available
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

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Savannah Savage

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (641) 521-6591

    1 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Savannah Savage
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  • Beth Ernst

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Beth Ernst

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 599-7730

    2 in this area

    530 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

    197 Total Sales

    Timothy Schutte
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  • G

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Greg Steward

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 443174

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-03660000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

607 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 607 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $97,000, approximately $93 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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