1118 Thornton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
2 bd 1 ba 912 sqft Built 1922 Lot 6,926 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$135,000
Jun 17, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | Sold | $135,000 | MLS #650592 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Listed | $120,000 | MLS #650592 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | Sold | $78,000 | MLS #500813 |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Listed | $82,000 | MLS #500813 |
| Jul 16, 2010 | Listing removed | $88,900 | DesMoines |
| May 21, 2010 | Listed | $88,900 | MLS #367959 |
| Apr 20, 2010 | Listing removed | $92,000 | DesMoines |
| Oct 20, 2009 | Listed | $94,900 | MLS #356683 |
| Jul 9, 2004 | Sold | $82,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,900 | $34,400 | $136,300 | $2,412 |
| 2023 | $90,200 | $29,900 | $120,100 | $2,510 |
| 2022 | $79,900 | $26,600 | $106,500 | $2,282 |
| 2021 | $79,900 | $26,600 | $106,500 | $2,124 |
| 2020 | $70,400 | $23,300 | $93,700 | $2,200 |
| 2019 | $70,400 | $23,300 | $93,700 | $2,050 |
| 2018 | $64,000 | $20,800 | $84,800 | $2,024 |
| 2017 | $64,000 | $20,800 | $84,800 | $1,918 |
| 2016 | $60,400 | $19,000 | $79,400 | $1,862 |
| 2015 | $60,400 | $19,000 | $79,400 | $1,846 |
| 2014 | $59,700 | $18,500 | $78,200 | $1,774 |
| 2013 | $59,700 | $18,500 | $78,200 | $1,716 |
| 2012 | $60,000 | $18,500 | $78,500 | $1,678 |
| 2011 | $60,000 | $18,500 | $78,500 | $1,748 |
| 2010 | $64,500 | $20,100 | $84,600 | $1,656 |
| 2009 | $64,500 | $20,100 | $84,600 | $1,362 |
| 2008 | $54,200 | $19,600 | $73,800 | $1,326 |
| 2007 | $54,200 | $19,600 | $73,800 | $1,230 |
Property facts
Year built
1922
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
912 sqft
Lot size
6,926 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Thornton Ave
Coordinates
41.55156, -93.62966
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,368
Gross rental yield
12.16%
Implied cap rate
7.90%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1118 Thornton Ave last sell?
1118 Thornton Ave most recently sold on Jun 17, 2022 for $135,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1118 Thornton Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1118 Thornton Ave (year 2025) is $136,300 with $2,412 in property tax.
How does 1118 Thornton Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 1.0% above the last sale price of $135,000.
When was 1118 Thornton Ave built?
1118 Thornton Ave was built in 1922.
How does 1118 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 1118 Thornton Ave?
1118 Thornton Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 912 sqft, 6,926 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1118 Thornton Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1118 Thornton Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1118 Thornton Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1118 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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