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1121 Thornton Ave; Des Moines, IA Property Details

1121 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1936. This property is currently a cash purchase and is not for sale. Our records show that 1121 Thornton Ave has 3 bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms, and a total of 1,389 square feet. The lot size of 1121 Thornton Ave is 6,800 square feet.

Off market
1121 Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$206,300 Estimated Value
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,389 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Purchase Method: Cash
  • Owners / Type: 2 / Related
  • Owner Status: Related
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Purchase Price: $131,928
  • Est. Equity / %: $235,000 / 100%
  • Gross Yield: 8.972%
  • APN: 010/05854-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk
  • Length Of Ownership: 16 years, 3 months

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1

Structure

  • Building Style: Frame
  • Stories: 1.5
  • Exterior Wall Type: Metal
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Sewer Type: Yes
  • Water Source: Municipal

Measurements

  • Total: 1,389/SqFt
  • Lot: 6,800/SqFt
  • Gross: 2,317/SqFt
  • Garage: 440/SqFt
  • Living: 1,389/SqFt
  • Basement: 832/SqFt
  • Building: 2,221/SqFt
  • Ground: 832/SqFt
  • Price Per Square Foot: $94.98

Legal Description

  • Description: LOT 299 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: 41.551994 / -93.62987
  • Subdivision: Watrous Park Plat 2
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 3041
  • Cooling: Central
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 2

Ownership Info

1121 Thornton Ave has no associated ownership info
1121 Thornton Ave has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

1121 Thornton Ave has 10 associated Taxes items

1121 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 $206,300. The APN we've located for 1121 Thornton Ave is 010/05854-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $206,300
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  010/05854-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  33800
  • Market Land Value:  33800
  • Tax Amount:  3584
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  206300
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

1121 Thornton Ave has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $206,300 Land Value $33,800 Improvement Value $172,500 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value $182,200 Land Value $29,400 Improvement Value $152,800 Tax Amount $3,584 Change Rate -0.027672% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.019671%
Year 2023 Assessed Value $182,200 Land Value $29,400 Improvement Value $152,800 Tax Amount $3,686 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.020231%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $156,400 Land Value $26,100 Improvement Value $130,300 Tax Amount $3,686 Change Rate +0.070267% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023568%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $156,400 Land Value $26,100 Improvement Value $130,300 Tax Amount $3,444 Change Rate -0.037451% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.02202%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $138,000 Land Value $22,900 Improvement Value $115,100 Tax Amount $3,578 Change Rate +0.05608% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.025928%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $138,000 Land Value $22,900 Improvement Value $115,100 Tax Amount $3,388 Change Rate +0.010137% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024551%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $126,100 Land Value $20,400 Improvement Value $105,700 Tax Amount $3,354 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026598%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $126,100 Land Value $20,400 Improvement Value $105,700 Tax Amount $3,354 Change Rate +0.054717% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026598%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $117,600 Land Value $18,700 Improvement Value $98,900 Tax Amount $3,180 Change Rate +0.026469% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.027041%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $117,600 Land Value $18,700 Improvement Value $98,900 Tax Amount $3,098 Change Rate -0.001933% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026344%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $116,800 Land Value $18,200 Improvement Value $98,600 Tax Amount $3,104 Change Rate +0.038127% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.026575%
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $2,990 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate