Have you ever dreamed of owning the “Father of the Bride” home? Here’s your chance! This stunning 4-bedroom, possible 5-bedroom home is full of charm, space, and timeless character. Featuring a 4-car garage, finished daylight lower level with tons of storage, and an abundance of windows letting in natural light throughout the home. There is so much more that you can do to expand living space if you need more room. This home has tons of nooks and crannies along with storage. The main floor features an office along with Living room ,dining room family room open to the kitchen Tons of windows and natural light this home features 3 fireplaces main floor laundry room and 1/2 bath You’ll love the hardwood floors, huge primary suite with the its own ensuite dual vanities,jet tub and walk in shower 2 closets his/and hers all 4 bedrooms are good size. Main bath upstairs has dual vanities with its own linen closet two staircases, screened-in porch, and private patio — the list goes on and on. Situated on nearly an acre in a private cul-de-sac, this home offers both elegance and privacy in one of Des Moines’ most desirable areas.
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Pending
$800,000
3819 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
4beds
3,755sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
0.82 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Screened-in porchHardwood floorsPrivate patioHuge primary suiteMain floor laundry roomDining roomTwo staircases
- 44 days |
- 135 |
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Listed by:
Dawn Edwards (515)577-0498,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740870
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $596,700
- Annual tax amount: $11,247
- Date on market: 5/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 46 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $800,000$213/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #740870 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+80.8%$213/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740870 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2014 | Sold | $442,500-1.6%$118/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #432668 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: DMMLS #407083 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50321
- Southwestern Hills
- 3819 Thornton Ave
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