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  • $245,900

    519 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    4beds
    1baths
    1,504sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1956
    10,236 Square Feet Lot
    $245,900 Zestimate®
    $163/sqft
    $1,734 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $245,900

    $229,000 - $263,000

    $1,734/mo

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    What's special

    What you were looking for! This sprawling ranch home is well maintained and has a ton of room to relax. The current owner has taken a lot of pride and care in their home and now it is your turn to make it your own! From the moment you walk in the front door there is a spacious living room and beautiful floors that lead into the dining area and kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home makes for plenty of room for a growing family. The laundry room is located in the basement, and there you will find two additional rooms perfect for visitors and bath with shower. The upstairs bathroom also has a handicap shower. The kitchen has double doors that lead into the beautiful back yard for family, friends & barbecues. Easy access to main avenues, shopping, downtown and freeway. What a deal! You need to see it to believe it!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains (All), Smoke Detector, Vinyl, Tile
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,504 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 10,236 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01003644000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1956

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • MLS: Des Moines
    • Last Change Type: New Listing
    • Heat Source: Natural
    • Lot Shape: Irregular
    • Property Sub Type: Residential
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Interior Features: Carpeting, Drapes/Curtains (All), Smoke Detector, Vinyl, Tile
    • Other Rooms: Pantry, Den
    • Sewer: City
    • Style: Ranch
    • Water: City
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Trim: Paint
    • Foundation: Concrete Block
    • Roof: See Remarks
    • Sellers Request: 0
    • Geocode Source: Google

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/25/2020Sold$107,000-29.8%$71/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/19/2017Listing removed$152,500$101/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #546770 Report a problem
    11/1/2017Price change$152,500-1.6%$101/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #546770 Report a problem
    10/10/2017Price change$155,000-6%$103/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #546770 Report a problem
    8/28/2017Listed for sale$164,900+28.3%$110/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #546770 Report a problem
    5/28/2010Sold$128,500-5.3%$85/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/12/2009Listing removed$135,703$90/sqft
    Source: Burnett Realty #347923 Report a problem
    8/15/2009Price change$135,703+3.2%$90/sqft
    Source: Burnett Realty #347923 Report a problem
    7/30/2009Price change$131,500-3.1%$87/sqft
    Source: Burnett Realty #347923 Report a problem
    7/2/2009Price change$135,703-3%$90/sqft
    Source: Burnett Realty #347923 Report a problem
    6/6/2009Listed for sale$139,900$93/sqft
    Source: Burnett Realty #347923 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,612 +2.1%$256,100 +11.5%
    2024$4,518 +5.7%$229,700
    2023$4,276 +0.8%$229,700 +26.6%
    2022$4,242 +3.3%$181,400
    2021$4,106 -3.7%$181,400 +10.3%
    2020$4,264 +8.2%$164,500
    2019$3,942 +1%$164,500 +12.1%
    2018$3,902 $146,700
    2017$3,902 +10.4%$146,700 +9.3%
    2016$3,536 $134,200
    2015$3,536 +9.3%$134,200 +6.2%
    2014$3,236 $126,400
    2013-- $126,400 -0.3%
    2012-- $126,800
    2011-- $126,800 -5.7%
    2010-- $134,500
    2009-- $134,500 -1.5%
    2008-- $136,600
    2007-- $136,600 +11.8%
    2006-- $122,200
    2005-- $122,200 +7%
    2003-- $114,250 +0.9%
    2002-- $113,230
    2001-- $113,230

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    Neighborhood: Watrous Heights

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

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