715 Thornton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
3 bd 2 ba 924 sqft Built 1961 Lot 7,900 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$138,000
Jul 31, 2019
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2022 | Price changed | $170,000 | MLS #655381 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Listed | $180,000 | MLS #655381 |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Sold | $138,000 | MLS #582850 |
| May 31, 2019 | Price changed | $137,900 | MLS #582850 |
| May 17, 2019 | Listed | $139,900 | MLS #582850 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,300 | $34,400 | $172,700 | $2,928 |
| 2023 | $125,500 | $30,600 | $156,100 | $3,030 |
| 2022 | $102,600 | $26,000 | $128,600 | $3,008 |
| 2021 | $102,600 | $26,000 | $128,600 | $2,924 |
| 2020 | $93,600 | $23,600 | $117,200 | $2,810 |
| 2019 | $93,600 | $23,600 | $117,200 | $2,636 |
| 2018 | $85,600 | $21,000 | $106,600 | $2,604 |
| 2017 | $85,600 | $21,000 | $106,600 | $2,396 |
| 2016 | $78,200 | $18,900 | $97,100 | $2,328 |
| 2015 | $78,200 | $18,900 | $97,100 | $2,286 |
| 2014 | $76,700 | $18,000 | $94,700 | $2,124 |
| 2013 | $76,700 | $18,000 | $94,700 | $2,064 |
| 2012 | $76,900 | $18,000 | $94,900 | $2,010 |
| 2011 | $76,900 | $18,000 | $94,900 | $1,908 |
| 2010 | $77,900 | $18,500 | $96,400 | $1,952 |
| 2009 | $77,900 | $18,500 | $96,400 | $1,902 |
| 2008 | $82,800 | $19,600 | $102,400 | $1,902 |
| 2007 | $82,800 | $19,600 | $102,400 | $1,806 |
Property facts
Year built
1961
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
924 sqft
Lot size
7,900 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Thornton Ave
Coordinates
41.55084, -93.60342
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 715 Thornton Ave last sell?
715 Thornton Ave most recently sold on Jul 31, 2019 for $138,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 715 Thornton Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 715 Thornton Ave (year 2025) is $172,700 with $2,928 in property tax.
How does 715 Thornton Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 25.1% above the last sale price of $138,000.
When was 715 Thornton Ave built?
715 Thornton Ave was built in 1961.
How does 715 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 715 Thornton Ave?
715 Thornton Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 924 sqft, 7,900 sqft lot single_family.
Is 715 Thornton Ave a flip candidate?
No — 715 Thornton Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 715 Thornton Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 715 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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