705 Thornton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
2 bd 1 ba 768 sqft Built 1950 Lot 6,800 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$190,000
May 27, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2023 | Price changed | $190,000 | DesMoines |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Price changed | $195,000 | DesMoines |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Listed | $200,000 | DesMoines |
| May 27, 2022 | Sold | $190,000 | MLS #650811 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Listed | $179,900 | MLS #650811 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | Sold | $146,750 | MLS #581109 |
| May 30, 2019 | Price changed | $149,900 | MLS #581109 |
| May 15, 2019 | Price changed | $154,900 | MLS #581109 |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Listed | $164,900 | MLS #581109 |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sold | $121,500 | MLS #563700 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Price changed | $122,000 | MLS #563700 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Price changed | $125,000 | MLS #563700 |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Listed | $130,000 | MLS #563700 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,900 | $30,500 | $191,400 | $3,440 |
| 2023 | $144,600 | $26,800 | $171,400 | $3,198 |
| 2022 | $113,600 | $22,100 | $135,700 | $3,174 |
| 2021 | $113,600 | $22,100 | $135,700 | $3,036 |
| 2020 | $102,100 | $19,600 | $121,700 | $3,156 |
| 2019 | $102,100 | $19,600 | $121,700 | $2,492 |
| 2018 | $75,600 | $17,100 | $92,700 | $2,466 |
| 2017 | $75,600 | $17,100 | $92,700 | $2,304 |
| 2016 | $69,800 | $15,400 | $85,200 | $2,016 |
| 2015 | $69,800 | $15,400 | $85,200 | $1,960 |
| 2014 | $67,900 | $14,600 | $82,500 | $1,884 |
| 2013 | $67,900 | $14,600 | $82,500 | $1,824 |
| 2012 | $68,200 | $14,600 | $82,800 | $1,778 |
| 2011 | $68,200 | $14,600 | $82,800 | $1,874 |
| 2010 | $74,200 | $16,100 | $90,300 | $1,778 |
| 2009 | $74,200 | $16,100 | $90,300 | $1,736 |
| 2008 | $75,400 | $16,600 | $92,000 | $1,692 |
| 2007 | $75,400 | $16,600 | $92,000 | $1,578 |
Property facts
Year built
1950
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
768 sqft
Lot size
6,800 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Thornton Ave
Coordinates
41.55207, -93.62375
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,152
Gross rental yield
7.28%
Implied cap rate
4.73%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 705 Thornton Ave last sell?
705 Thornton Ave most recently sold on May 27, 2022 for $190,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 705 Thornton Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 705 Thornton Ave (year 2025) is $191,400 with $3,440 in property tax.
How does 705 Thornton Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 0.7% above the last sale price of $190,000.
When was 705 Thornton Ave built?
705 Thornton Ave was built in 1950.
How does 705 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 705 Thornton Ave?
705 Thornton Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 768 sqft, 6,800 sqft lot single_family.
Is 705 Thornton Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 705 Thornton Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 705 Thornton Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 705 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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