Come see this great 1.5 story home on the south side! The main level has 2 bedrooms, one bath and a non-conforming room with LVP throughout. The kitchen also has space for a dining table. The upstairs has been finished and is a large 3rd bedroom. The garage has recently been finished with drywall and also has a small room perfect for storage or a small workshop. This home is priced to sell as-is. It's a great investment opportunity and is in the NFC qualified area. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Sold for $110,000
$110,000
437 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1baths
1,164sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1955
8,668 Square Feet Lot
$168,600 Zestimate®
$95/sqft
$1,480 Estimated rent
Home value
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,164 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 8,668 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 01004550002000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- masonry
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $95/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $162,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,962
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/22/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,575$1/sqft |
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| 8/10/2023 | Sold | $110,000-24.1%$95/sqft |
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| 11/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/30/2022 | Price change | $145,000-6.5%$125/sqft |
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| 9/26/2022 | Pending sale | $155,000$133/sqft |
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| 9/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $155,000+19.2%$133/sqft |
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| 7/26/2021 | Sold | $130,000+18.2%$112/sqft |
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| 2/22/2010 | Sold | $110,000+49.7%$95/sqft |
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| 6/4/2008 | Sold | $73,500-13.4%$63/sqft |
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| 2/7/2008 | Listing removed | $84,900$73/sqft |
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| 12/21/2007 | Price change | $84,900-8.6%$73/sqft |
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| 12/5/2007 | Listed for sale | $92,900-22.9%$80/sqft |
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| 1/4/2006 | Sold | $120,500+34.6%$104/sqft |
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| 1/25/2005 | Sold | $89,500$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,962 +2.1% | $162,400 +10.1% |
| 2024 | $2,902 +2.5% | $147,500 |
| 2023 | $2,830 +0.7% | $147,500 +22.8% |
| 2022 | $2,810 +2.4% | $120,100 |
| 2021 | $2,744 -3.8% | $120,100 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $2,852 +6.3% | $110,000 |
| 2019 | $2,684 +1% | $110,000 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $2,658 | $99,900 |
| 2017 | $2,658 +10.2% | $99,900 +9.2% |
| 2016 | $2,412 | $91,500 |
| 2015 | $2,412 +5.2% | $91,500 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $2,292 | $89,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,500 +0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $88,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $88,700 -1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $90,300 -0.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $91,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $91,000 +8.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $83,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $83,600 +10.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $75,730 +15.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $65,530 |
| 2001 | -- | $65,530 |
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Neighborhood: 50315
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- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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