This is a great opportunity to own a solid home with many of the larger ticket items already addressed! This property offers plenty of potential to add your own personal touches and make it your own. The lower level includes two non-conforming bedrooms and extra room for hobby space, storage, and more. Situated on nearly 1/3 acre, the spacious yard offers room for outdoor living, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying your own private space. The home does have some cosmetic updates needed and is being sold AS-IS, making it a great option for those looking for value and the opportunity to customize. Don't miss the chance to make this home your own!
All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/27)
$184,900
36 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.33 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private spaceRoom for outdoor livingSpacious yard
- 21 days |
- 1,030 |
- 76 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brianna Baker 515-223-9492,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746788
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Other,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 x 239
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01004455000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Senior community: Yes
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,355
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $184,900-2.6%$193/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #746788 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900+117%$198/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #746788 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2004 | Sold | $87,500$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,732 +2.4% | $178,000 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $2,668 -8.8% | $161,000 |
| 2023 | $2,926 +12% | $161,000 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $2,612 +3.6% | $133,000 |
| 2021 | $2,522 -4.5% | $133,000 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $2,640 -3.3% | $121,100 |
| 2019 | $2,730 +12.3% | $121,100 +10% |
| 2018 | $2,430 | $110,100 |
| 2017 | $2,430 +13.7% | $110,100 +10% |
| 2016 | $2,138 | $100,100 |
| 2015 | $2,138 +0.8% | $100,100 -2.2% |
| 2014 | $2,120 | $102,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $102,300 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $102,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $102,400 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $99,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $99,400 -3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $102,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $102,900 +12.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $91,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $91,600 +5.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,500 +18% |
| 2002 | -- | $73,310 |
| 2001 | -- | $73,310 |
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Neighborhood: 50315
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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