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2401 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321

$745,000

Home List Price

$8,847*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
3,369 SqFt
$221/SqFt
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2401 Thornton Ave, Des Moines$745,000

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$8,847*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingAttached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Tandem
Attached Garage7 spaces
Year Built1977
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceWood Burning
MLS #703545
Lot Size1.04 Acres
StatusActive

About 2401 Thornton Ave

This beautiful rambling brick ranch sits on an acre of land backing to trees and privacy. The tree lined street as you drive to your new home is calming in itself. The circle drive invites your guests to the front entry featuring a striking 2 sided fireplace and view of the deck and trees. The entrance also opens to a spacious living area. The chef can easily be included in conversations here while in preparing meals in the updated kitchen. SS appliances include gas stove and sub-zero refrigerator. You'll be amazed at the cabinet space plus the walk in pantry. From here, you'll enter the grand room with vaulted ceiling, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, and a large formal dining area , all with a beautiful view of the large private deck. It is an amazing space. A wet bar is also nearby, perfect for entertaining! 4 generous-sized bedrooms including the primary suite. A full guest bath, half bath, and laundry round out the first floor. In the lower level, you'll find a rec room with full kitchen, a nonconforming bedroom with 3/4 bath, spa area, and another finished flex room. Newer dual-zoned furnaces & AC and massive storage. A 2-car attached garage is just the start of your garage space. This property features an additional 3510 sf detached garage with the ability to store 2 large RV's plus cars and toys galore! Some updates needed in this home, but has been priced accordingly. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern, Ranch
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Living Area: 3,369 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Mid-America
  • Office Phone: (515) 964-2754
  • Listing Agent: Jackie Schuller

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior: Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, See Remarks, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 7 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Tandem

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 1.04 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Lincoln High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Brody Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Park Ave Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Fleur Dr and Park Ave, turn W on Park Ave, turn south on SW 24th St., Entrance to the home is on the right side of SW 24th St (brick pillar) There is no entrance on Thornton Ave.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $745,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $221/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $13,808
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$213.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$190

Avg. Days On Market

27

# of Sold Homes

242

2401 Thornton Ave vs Des Moines

17 DAYS ON ROCKET

-10 Days

$745,000

+$531.8K More

$221/SqFt

+$31 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $531.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $31/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #703545

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Mid-America
  • Office Phone: (515) 964-2754
  • Listing Agent: Jackie Schuller

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$13,808$576,600
2020$13,808$541,400
2019$12,826$541,400
2018$12,826$482,100
2017$11,770$482,100

History based on county public records data.

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$3,786

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Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$2,300

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Park Ave Elementary School

  • 3141 SW 9th St

  • 1.34 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Brody Middle School

  • 2501 Park Ave

  • 0.32 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 4.79 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 6.77 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Lincoln High School

  • 2600 SW 9th St

  • 1.38 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $103,646. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 2401 Thornton Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 2401 Thornton Ave property is $745,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 2401 Thornton Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50321.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 2401 Thornton Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 2401 Thornton Ave are:
Park Ave Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Brody Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Lincoln High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $13,808 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 2401 Thornton Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 2401 Thornton Ave is 3,369 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 2401 Thornton Ave is 1977.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50321›2401 Thornton Ave

This home is located at 2401 Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50321 in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood. This 3,369 square foot home, which was built in 1977, sits on a 1.04 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 10, 2024 and is currently priced at $745,000.

In August 2024, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 55 sold above asking price, over 126 sold below and more than 61 were sold right at the asked price. Listings spent 27 days on the market in August 2024, and had a median list price of $213,114 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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