Opportunity awaits in this charming ranch home on an expansive nearly half-acre lot! The exterior is well-maintained with a roof and siding in great condition, offering a solid foundation for your creative vision inside. The home features a spacious eat-in kitchen with ample counter space, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The cozy living room and two comfortable bedrooms are ready for your personal touch. The full bath serves the main level, while the partially finished lower level offers additional space for your needs. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered deck, and take advantage of the 2-car detached garage and two sheds for storage or projects. With some updates and a little TLC, this home can truly shine. Don?t miss this chance to make it your own!
Sold for $151,800
$151,800
701 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
796sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.42 Acres Lot
$175,200 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$1,258 Estimated rent
Home value
$175,200
$165,000 - $186,000
$1,258/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,258/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$1,258/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$1,083/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$1,083/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erin Rundall (515)326-0369,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Cardenas, Fernando
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 703332
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
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 796
- Total interior livable area: 796 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 01003447000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,573
- Date on market: 9/6/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2024 | Sold | $151,800+1.3%$191/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #703332 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2024 | Pending sale | $149,900$188/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703332 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $149,900+36.3%$188/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #703332 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2024 | Sold | $110,000$138/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,146 -3.8% | $147,600 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $2,230 -3.6% | $130,800 |
| 2023 | $2,314 +0.8% | $130,800 +22.1% |
| 2022 | $2,296 +2.8% | $107,100 |
| 2021 | $2,234 -3.5% | $107,100 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $2,314 +6.8% | $98,100 |
| 2019 | $2,166 +1.3% | $98,100 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $2,138 | $89,100 |
| 2017 | $2,138 +11.5% | $89,100 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $1,918 | $81,500 |
| 2015 | $1,918 +6.1% | $81,500 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $1,808 | $79,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,500 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,900 -0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $80,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $80,600 -0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $80,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $80,800 +3.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $78,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $78,000 +3.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $75,360 +25.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,980 |
| 2001 | -- | $59,980 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South Park
Nearby homes
- $199,1003 bd1 ba1k sqft619 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $114,3001 bd1 ba520 sqft707 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $204,9003 bd2 ba960 sqft611 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $200,0003 bd2 ba924 sqft715 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $259,8004 bd1 ba1k sqft3706 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $371,9003 bd2 ba1.7k sqft706 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $232,0002 bd1 ba880 sqft3710 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
- $168,7002 bd2 ba945 sqft710 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Howe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 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.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$175,200
2% more
+$3,504
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$178,704
- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- South Park
- 701 E Thornton Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Des Moines Topics
