520 Thornton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
4 bd 2 ba 922 sqft Built 1971 Lot 18,382 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 | $156,300 | $45,400 | $201,700 | $3,672 |
| 2023 | $142,500 | $40,400 | $182,900 | $3,540 |
| 2022 | $115,800 | $34,400 | $150,200 | $7,008 |
| 2021 | $115,800 | $34,400 | $150,200 | $4,545 |
| 2020 | $105,300 | $31,200 | $136,500 | $3,224 |
| 2019 | $105,300 | $31,200 | $136,500 | $3,030 |
| 2018 | $96,700 | $27,800 | $124,500 | $2,992 |
| 2017 | $96,700 | $27,800 | $124,500 | $2,736 |
| 2016 | $88,000 | $24,900 | $112,900 | $2,658 |
| 2015 | $88,000 | $24,900 | $112,900 | $2,582 |
| 2014 | $86,200 | $23,700 | $109,900 | $2,498 |
| 2013 | $86,200 | $23,700 | $109,900 | $2,412 |
| 2012 | $86,400 | $23,700 | $110,100 | $2,338 |
| 2011 | $86,400 | $23,700 | $110,100 | $2,284 |
| 2010 | $88,200 | $24,300 | $112,500 | $2,166 |
| 2009 | $88,200 | $24,300 | $112,500 | $2,194 |
| 2008 | $91,900 | $26,300 | $118,200 | $2,134 |
| 2007 | $91,900 | $26,300 | $118,200 | $2,070 |
Property facts
Year built
1971
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
922 sqft
Lot size
18,382 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Thornton Ave
Coordinates
41.55142, -93.60543
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 520 Thornton Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 520 Thornton Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 520 Thornton Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 520 Thornton Ave (year 2025) is $201,700 with $3,672 in property tax.
When was 520 Thornton Ave built?
520 Thornton Ave was built in 1971.
How does 520 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 520 Thornton Ave?
520 Thornton Ave is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 922 sqft, 18,382 sqft lot single_family.
Is 520 Thornton Ave a flip candidate?
No — 520 Thornton Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 520 Thornton Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 520 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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