1004 Thornton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
3 bd 2 ba 1,398 sqft Built 1946 Lot 6,926 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$208,000
Jun 30, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2022 | Sold | $208,000 | MLS #652843 |
| May 26, 2022 | Listed | $210,000 | MLS #652843 |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sold | $154,000 | MLS #611767 |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Sold | $105,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 30, 2013 | Sold | $105,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 16, 2013 | Price changed | $110,000 | MLS #418527 |
| May 22, 2013 | Listed | $115,000 | MLS #418527 |
| Sep 6, 2011 | Sold | $115,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 5, 2011 | Listing removed | $115,000 | DesMoines |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Price changed | $115,000 | MLS #383215 |
| Jun 13, 2011 | Price changed | $120,000 | MLS #383215 |
| Apr 22, 2011 | Listed | $123,000 | MLS #383215 |
| Nov 5, 2010 | Listing removed | $74,900 | DesMoines |
| Oct 14, 2010 | Listed | $74,900 | MLS #374928 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,700 | $34,400 | $206,100 | $3,652 |
| 2023 | $152,000 | $29,900 | $181,900 | $3,728 |
| 2022 | $131,600 | $26,600 | $158,200 | $3,700 |
| 2021 | $131,600 | $26,600 | $158,200 | $3,264 |
| 2020 | $116,100 | $23,300 | $139,400 | $3,386 |
| 2019 | $116,100 | $23,300 | $139,400 | $3,190 |
| 2018 | $106,400 | $20,800 | $127,200 | $3,152 |
| 2017 | $106,400 | $20,800 | $127,200 | $2,972 |
| 2016 | $99,400 | $19,000 | $118,400 | $2,890 |
| 2015 | $99,400 | $19,000 | $118,400 | $2,814 |
| 2014 | $96,600 | $18,000 | $114,600 | $2,848 |
| 2013 | $96,600 | $18,000 | $114,600 | $2,716 |
| 2012 | $97,000 | $18,000 | $115,000 | $2,542 |
| 2011 | $97,000 | $18,000 | $115,000 | $2,200 |
| 2010 | $104,200 | $19,800 | $124,000 | $2,094 |
| 2009 | $104,200 | $19,800 | $124,000 | $2,034 |
| 2008 | $103,100 | $19,500 | $122,600 | $2,034 |
| 2007 | $103,100 | $19,500 | $122,600 | $1,814 |
Property facts
Year built
1946
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,398 sqft
Lot size
6,926 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Thornton Ave
Coordinates
41.55156, -93.62802
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$2,097
Gross rental yield
12.10%
Implied cap rate
7.86%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1004 Thornton Ave last sell?
1004 Thornton Ave most recently sold on Jun 30, 2022 for $208,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1004 Thornton Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1004 Thornton Ave (year 2025) is $206,100 with $3,652 in property tax.
How does 1004 Thornton Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 0.9% below the last sale price of $208,000.
When was 1004 Thornton Ave built?
1004 Thornton Ave was built in 1946.
How does 1004 Thornton Ave compare to others on Thornton Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Thornton Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Thornton Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1004 Thornton Ave?
1004 Thornton Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,398 sqft, 6,926 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1004 Thornton Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 1004 Thornton Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1004 Thornton Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1004 Thornton Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.3%
2026 Q3
$222.1K
2026 Q4
$220.2K
ZIP 50315 — Median Price History + Forecast
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