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Sold for $170,000
    • $170,000

    617 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    2beds
    1,052sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    8,537 Square Feet Lot
    $202,500 Zestimate®
    $162/sqft
    $1,269 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $202,500

    $190,000 - $215,000

    $1,269/mo

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    What's special

    New sliderArched openingsVinyl windowsUpdated faucetsUpdated furnaceNew light fixtures throughout
    Super cute and affordable move-in ready brick ranch! Just a short commute to downtown from here. When you walk in the front door be sure to look at the details in front of you - unique plaster cove detail on living room ceiling and arched openings add real charm to this one. Updated Furnace and AC, new front door, new slider out to huge patio. Vinyl windows, new light fixtures throughout and updated faucets. There’s even a one car attached garage so you don’t have to walk out to a cold car in the winter. Another huge bonus is this home is located in an NFC area with grant money available for qualified buyers for downpayment assistance and/or home improvements. Ask your agent to get more details. Priced over $25k below its assessed value, this home is a great opportunity. Setup your showing today!

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    Listed by:

    Tom Miller (833)835-5566,

    EXP Realty, LLC

    Bought with:

    Donald Easton

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 686039MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Dining Area
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,052
    • Total interior livable area: 1,052 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 500

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 8,537 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 60 x 142
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01003659000000
    • Zoning: N3A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Metal Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1955

    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: $162/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $226,900
    • Annual tax amount: $4,037
    • Date on market: 12/1/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 4 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/4/2024Sold$170,000-2.3%$162/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #686039 Report a problem
    12/5/2023Pending sale$174,000$165/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #686039 Report a problem
    12/1/2023Listed for sale$174,000+63.4%$165/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #686039 Report a problem
    4/26/2001Sold$106,500$101/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,056 -1.4%$226,900 +12.3%
    2024$4,115 +5%$202,000
    2023$3,919 +10.6%$202,000 +25.9%
    2022$3,542 +5.5%$160,400
    2021$3,356 -3.6%$160,400 +12.1%
    2020$3,482 +8.9%$143,100
    2019$3,198 +1.2%$143,100 +12.2%
    2018$3,160 $127,500
    2017$3,160 +11.3%$127,500 +9.5%
    2016$2,838 $116,400
    2015$2,838 +10.1%$116,400 +6.2%
    2014$2,578 $109,600
    2013-- $109,600 -0.3%
    2012-- $109,900
    2011-- $109,900 -12.6%
    2010-- $125,700
    2009-- $125,700 +2.7%
    2008-- $122,400
    2007-- $122,400 +12.2%
    2006-- $109,100
    2005-- $109,100 +7.3%
    2003-- $101,720 +11.8%
    2002-- $90,980
    2001-- $90,980
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    Neighborhood: Watrous Heights

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    • 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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