NOT LISTED FOR SALE

701 Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $192,000 - $246,986

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,928 Sq Ft
$115/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 09, 2017

Last sale price $125,000 $65 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,556/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of June 2017

Great space in this two story with over 1900 sq ft of finish. This home features a nice size kitchen with plenty of counter space and all appliances included. Off the kitchen there is a large half bath and laundry area. Spacious dining area with hardwood floors, which leads you into the huge family room with new carpet and beautiful brick fireplace. Upstairs offers two nice size bedrooms with good closet space, a full bath and a large master with 3/4 bath, a walk-in closet plus another closet as well. Exterior features a screened porch for relaxing or entertaining, a 20 x 20 detached garage, good sized yard, new roof & driveway.

Last Listed By

Justin Roberts

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 04/25/2017

RE/MAX Precision

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 9,768 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 74x132

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,928 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 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 01000328000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 67.43
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 64.83
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Cable TV, Carpeting, Hardwood Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Second Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 972
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Rm
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1928
  • Total Sq Ft: 1928

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

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: 0.2240
  • Lot S F: 9768
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 74X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01000328000000
  • 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: 3782.00
  • Net Taxes: 3782.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2017
Sold by
Eldon Gammell
Bought by
Bogenrief Jesse
Total Days on Market
45
Current Estimated Value
$220,997

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Outstanding Balance
$46,678
Interest Rate
3.89%
Estimated Equity
$186,150

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2017
Closed on
Jun 9, 2017
Sold by
Gammell Eldon and Gammell Mary
Bought by
Bogenrief Jesse J
Seller's Agent
Justin Roberts
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Marcia Munger
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-13.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2005
Sold by
Mws Llc
Bought by
Gammell Eldon and Gammell Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,500
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Andre Joyce Lynn
Bought by
Mws Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,200
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1998
Sold by
Newman Katherine H and Meek Florence
Bought by
Andre Joyce Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,480
Interest Rate
7.25%

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
Bogenrief Jesse $125,000 --
Bogenrief Jesse J $125,000 Declaration Field
Gammell Eldon $129,500 --
Mws Llc $71,000 --
Andre Joyce Lynn $19,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bogenrief Jesse $55,000
Closed Bogenrief Jesse --
Previous Owner Gammell Eldon $102,189
Previous Owner Gammell Eldon $123,500
Previous Owner Mws Llc $57,200
Previous Owner Andre Joyce Lynn $72,480
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2017 06/09/17 Sold $125,000 -13.8% $65 / Sq Ft
06/09/2017 06/09/17 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2017 04/25/17 For Sale $145,000 -- $75 / 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 $3,898 $208,600 $32,900 $175,700
2023 $3,666 $208,600 $32,900 $175,700
2022 $3,636 $164,400 $27,100 $137,300
2021 $3,418 $164,400 $27,100 $137,300
2020 $3,546 $145,600 $24,100 $121,500
2019 $3,998 $145,600 $24,100 $121,500
2018 $3,952 $157,300 $21,000 $136,300
2017 $3,882 $157,300 $21,000 $136,300
2016 $3,782 $143,500 $18,900 $124,600
2015 $3,782 $143,500 $18,900 $124,600
2014 $3,646 $137,200 $18,000 $119,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Justin Roberts

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Justin Roberts

    RE/MAX

    (515) 577-2877

    73 Total Sales

    Justin Roberts
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  • Marcia Munger

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Marcia Munger

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    (515) 321-6607

    1 in this area

    208 Total Sales

    Marcia Munger
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 538200

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-00328000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous Heights

701 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA

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This home is located at 701 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 since 25 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $220,997, approximately $114 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 701 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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