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!
Sold for $170,000
$170,000
617 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
1,052sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,537.76 Square Feet Lot
$206,200 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$1,450 Estimated rent
Home value
$206,200
$194,000 - $219,000
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New sliderArched openingsVinyl windowsUpdated faucetsUpdated furnaceNew light fixtures throughout
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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#: 686039
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, 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 sqft
- 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 & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2024 | Sold | $170,000-2.3%$162/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #686039 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2023 | Pending sale | $174,000$165/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #686039 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $174,000+63.4%$165/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #686039 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2001 | Sold | $106,500$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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