Affordable 2-Bedroom Home with Big Potential
Looking for your next investment or a simple place to call home? This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom property offers 929 sq ft of living space on a generously sized lot with a one-car detached garage. The full bathroom is an en suite, accessible through one of the bedrooms.
The home includes a refrigerator, stove, washer, and dryer, and features a straightforward layout that maximizes efficiency. While the property could use some TLC, its priced accordingly and ready for someone with vision to bring it back to life.
Conveniently located just minutes from downtown and the airport, with multiple grocery stores and both local and chain restaurants nearby, this home is in a prime spot for future rental income or low-maintenance living.
Whether you're an investor looking for your next project or someone in need of a smaller, functional space, this property offers value and potential.
Sold for $107,500
$107,500
519 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
929sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
10,715 Square Feet Lot
$106,600 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$1,208 Estimated rent
Home value
$106,600
$100,000 - $114,000
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One-car detached garageStraightforward layoutGenerously sized lot
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Listed by:
Sullivan Baccam (515)779-6560,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Bopha Mom-Baccam 515-779-6557,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715457
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 929
- Total interior livable area: 929 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,715 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 77 x 139
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01003442002000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $116/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,553
- Date on market: 4/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $107,500-6.5%$116/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Pending sale | $115,000$124/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Price change | $115,000-17.9%$124/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $140,000$151/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,326 +2% | $126,800 +9.4% |
| 2024 | $2,280 -0.2% | $115,900 |
| 2023 | $2,284 +0.8% | $115,900 +19.6% |
| 2022 | $2,266 +2.7% | $96,900 |
| 2021 | $2,206 -3.8% | $96,900 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $2,292 +6.7% | $88,400 |
| 2019 | $2,148 +1% | $88,400 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $2,126 | $79,900 |
| 2017 | $2,126 +10.4% | $79,900 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $1,926 | $73,100 |
| 2015 | $1,926 +5.8% | $73,100 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $1,820 | $71,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $71,100 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $71,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $71,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $71,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $71,200 +5.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $67,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $67,700 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $63,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $63,800 +12.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,680 +26.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $44,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Howe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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