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1009 Thornton Ave; Des Moines, IA Property Details

1009 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1926. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 1009 Thornton Ave has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, and a total of 1,048 square feet. The lot size of 1009 Thornton Ave is 8,750 square feet.

Off market
1009 Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$134,000 Listing Price
2 Beds
1 Baths
1,048 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 2 / Mixed
  • Owner Status: Mixed
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Purchase Price: $120,000
  • Est. Equity / %: $192,000 / 100%
  • Gross Yield: 5.381%
  • APN: 010/05868-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 7 years

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4

Structure

  • Building Style: Frame
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior Wall Type: Metal
  • Building Condition: Poor
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Sewer Type: Yes
  • Water Source: Municipal

Measurements

  • Total: 1,048/SqFt
  • Lot: 8,750/SqFt
  • Gross: 2,144/SqFt
  • Garage: 252/SqFt
  • Living: 1,048/SqFt
  • Basement: 936/SqFt
  • Building: 1,984/SqFt
  • Ground: 1,048/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $114.50

Legal Description

  • Description: LOT 314 WATROUS PARK PLAT 2
Building Insights

Land Information

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Within Flood Zone: True
  • Flood Zone: X / Low/Medium Risk
  • School District: Des Moines Independent Community School District
  • Lat / Lon: 41.552048 / -93.62801
  • Subdivision: Watrous Park Plat 2
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 3039
  • Cooling: Central
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 1

Ownership Info

1009 Thornton Ave has no associated ownership info
1009 Thornton Ave has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1009 Thornton Ave has 10 associated Taxes items

1009 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA pays taxes in Polk County, IA. The most recent tax assessment records are from 2025 and show that the current assessed value of the property is $119,800. The APN we've located for 1009 Thornton Ave is 010/05868-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $119,800
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  010/05868-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  40500
  • Market Land Value:  40500
  • Tax Amount:  2050
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  119800
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1009 Thornton Ave has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $119,800 Land Value $40,500 Improvement Value $79,300 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $104,200 Land Value $35,200 Improvement Value $69,000 Tax Amount $2,050 Change Rate -0.029356% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.019674%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $104,200 Land Value $35,200 Improvement Value $69,000 Tax Amount $2,112 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.020269%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $89,600 Land Value $31,300 Improvement Value $58,300 Tax Amount $2,112 Change Rate +0.085303% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023571%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $89,600 Land Value $31,300 Improvement Value $58,300 Tax Amount $1,946 Change Rate -0.037587% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021719%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $78,000 Land Value $27,400 Improvement Value $50,600 Tax Amount $2,022 Change Rate +0.077825% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025923%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $78,000 Land Value $27,400 Improvement Value $50,600 Tax Amount $1,876 Change Rate +0.010776% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024051%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $69,800 Land Value $24,500 Improvement Value $45,300 Tax Amount $1,856 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02659%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $69,800 Land Value $24,500 Improvement Value $45,300 Tax Amount $1,856 Change Rate +0.06422% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02659%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $64,500 Land Value $22,400 Improvement Value $42,100 Tax Amount $1,744 Change Rate +0.025882% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.027039%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $64,500 Land Value $22,400 Improvement Value $42,100 Tax Amount $1,700 Change Rate +0.198872% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026357%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $62,100 Land Value $21,200 Improvement Value $40,900 Tax Amount $1,418 Change Rate +0.041116% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.022834%
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $1,362 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate