For sale

$214,900

421 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

3beds

850sqft

$1,546/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1953

0.43 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$253/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Clean above average basementMature treesUpdated brick bungalowTwo bedroomsPrivate backyard

CUTE! Updated brick bungalow on .43 acre lot! Oversized 1 car garage, mature trees, and private backyard! Main level includes two bedrooms with remodeled Jack and Jill bathroom, spacious living room, and sizeable kitchen with ample cabinetry. Clean, above average basement with additional bedroom, bathroom, laundry, and storage. NFC Financing area, with up to $15k towards down payment to those that qualify! All information obtained from seller and public records.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 850
Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Finished area below ground: 425

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 0.43 Acres
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 01004590000000
Zoning: N3A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch,Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1953

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $253/sqft
Tax assessed value: $171,700
Annual tax amount: $3,236
Date on market: 8/21/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/21/2026	Listed for sale	$214,900+81.8%$253/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747701 Report a problem
9/29/2016	Sold	$118,200-1.5%$139/sqft
Source: DMMLS #524406 Report a problem
9/7/2016	Pending sale	$120,000$141/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #524406 Report a problem
8/25/2016	Listed for sale	$120,000+20%$141/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #524406 Report a problem
7/18/2012	Sold	$100,000-2.9%$118/sqft
Source: DMMLS #397727 Report a problem
5/2/2012	Price change	$103,000-1.9%$121/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #397727 Report a problem
3/16/2012	Listed for sale	$105,000+337.5%$124/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #397727 Report a problem
12/14/2011	Sold	$24,000-11.1%$28/sqft
Source: DMMLS #393050 Report a problem
11/19/2011	Listed for sale	$27,000-73.7%$32/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #393050 Report a problem
11/21/2006	Sold	$102,500+51.9%$121/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/12/1999	Sold	$67,500$79/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,906 +2.2%	$171,700 +10.8%
2024	$2,844 +1.6%	$155,000
2023	$2,800 +0.8%	$155,000 +21.4%
2022	$2,778 +3.4%	$127,700
2021	$2,686 -3.5%	$127,700 +9.9%
2020	$2,784 +6.7%	$116,200
2019	$2,608 +1.2%	$116,200 +10%
2018	$2,578	$105,600
2017	$2,578 +1.9%	$105,600 +10%
2016	$2,530	$96,000
2015	$2,530 +5.3%	$96,000 +2.3%
2014	$2,402	$93,800
2013	--	$93,800 -0.2%
2012	--	$94,000
2011	--	$94,000 -2.8%
2010	--	$96,700
2009	--	$96,700 -2.4%
2008	--	$99,100
2007	--	$99,100 +9.9%
2006	--	$90,200
2005	--	$90,200 +9.8%
2003	--	$82,180 +13.1%
2002	--	$72,670
2001	--	$72,670