3819 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
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$760,000
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Dawn Edwards (515)577-0498,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Nick McCargar
RE/MAX Concepts
Angela McKenzie
RE/MAX Concepts
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Daylight,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,755
- Total interior livable area: 3,755 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 575
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.82 Acres
- Dimensions: 172.59
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01004745013001
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $596,700
- Annual tax amount: $11,247
- Date on market: 5/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Sold | $760,000-5%$202/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $800,000$213/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+80.8%$213/sqft |
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| 12/19/2014 | Sold | $442,500-1.6%$118/sqft |
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| 10/9/2014 | Price change | $449,900-3.2%$120/sqft |
Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #432668 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2014 | Price change | $465,000-3.1%$124/sqft |
Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #432668 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $479,900+5.7%$128/sqft |
Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #432668 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2013 | Sold | $454,000-1.1%$121/sqft |
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| 9/22/2012 | Price change | $459,000-1.3%$122/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #407083 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2012 | Price change | $465,000-2.1%$124/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #390078 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2012 | Price change | $475,000-2.1%$126/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #390078 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2012 | Price change | $485,000-2%$129/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #390078 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2011 | Listed for sale | $495,000-2%$132/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #390078 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2010 | Listing removed | $505,000$134/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #363286 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2010 | Listed for sale | $505,000-7.3%$134/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #363286 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2009 | Listing removed | $545,000$145/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #329873 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2008 | Listed for sale | $545,000$145/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #329873 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,678 +2.1% | $596,700 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $11,438 -3.3% | $591,900 |
| 2023 | $11,826 +0.8% | $591,900 +15.9% |
| 2022 | $11,736 +0% | $510,700 |
| 2021 | $11,734 -3.7% | $510,700 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $12,184 +0% | $478,800 |
| 2019 | $12,180 +1.1% | $478,800 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $12,050 | $461,700 |
| 2017 | $12,050 +5.6% | $461,700 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $11,414 | $441,900 |
| 2015 | $11,414 -7.1% | $441,900 -7.9% |
| 2014 | $12,284 | $479,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $479,700 -0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $484,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $484,000 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $510,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $510,100 +0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $509,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $509,200 +11.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $456,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $456,400 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $423,740 -0.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $424,240 |
| 2001 | -- | $424,240 |
Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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