421 Thornton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
3 bd 2 ba 850 sqft Built 1953 Lot 18,861 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,900 | $45,800 | $171,700 | $2,906 |
| 2023 | $114,200 | $40,800 | $155,000 | $2,800 |
| 2022 | $93,000 | $34,700 | $127,700 | $2,778 |
| 2021 | $93,000 | $34,700 | $127,700 | $2,686 |
| 2020 | $84,800 | $31,400 | $116,200 | $2,784 |
| 2019 | $84,800 | $31,400 | $116,200 | $2,608 |
| 2018 | $77,600 | $28,000 | $105,600 | $2,578 |
| 2017 | $77,600 | $28,000 | $105,600 | $2,596 |
| 2016 | $70,900 | $25,100 | $96,000 | $2,530 |
| 2015 | $70,900 | $25,100 | $96,000 | $2,492 |
| 2014 | $69,700 | $24,100 | $93,800 | $2,402 |
| 2013 | $69,700 | $24,100 | $93,800 | $2,328 |
| 2012 | $69,900 | $24,100 | $94,000 | $2,220 |
| 2011 | $69,900 | $24,100 | $94,000 | $2,158 |
| 2010 | $72,000 | $24,700 | $96,700 | $2,054 |
| 2009 | $72,000 | $24,700 | $96,700 | $2,044 |
| 2008 | $73,100 | $26,000 | $99,100 | $1,994 |
| 2007 | $73,100 | $26,000 | $99,100 | $1,886 |
Property facts
Year built
1953
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
850 sqft
Lot size
18,861 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Thornton Ave
Coordinates
41.55064, -93.60787
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 421 Thornton Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 421 Thornton Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 421 Thornton Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 421 Thornton Ave (year 2025) is $171,700 with $2,906 in property tax.
When was 421 Thornton Ave built?
421 Thornton Ave was built in 1953.
How does 421 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 421 Thornton Ave?
421 Thornton Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 850 sqft, 18,861 sqft lot single_family.
Is 421 Thornton Ave a flip candidate?
No — 421 Thornton Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 421 Thornton Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 421 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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