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509 E Thornton Ave; Des Moines, IA Property Details

509 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA is a Single Family that was built in 1949. This property is for sale. Our records show that 509 E Thornton Ave has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, and a total of 872 square feet. The lot size of 509 E Thornton Ave is 9,240 square feet.

On Market for 2 days
509 E Thornton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$160,000 Listing Price
2 Beds
1 Baths
872 SqFt
Property Details

Summary

  • Owners / Type: 1 / Corporate
  • Owner Status: Corporate
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Open Loans / Balance: 1 / $126,955
  • Est. Equity / %: $24,045 / 15.92%
  • Gross Yield: 8.453%
  • APN: 010/03440-000-000
  • Situs County: Polk

Rooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5

Structure

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

Measurements

  • Total: 872/SqFt
  • Lot: 9,240/SqFt
  • Gross: 1,134/SqFt
  • Garage: 400/SqFt
  • Living: 872/SqFt
  • Basement: 150/SqFt
  • Building: 1,022/SqFt
  • Ground: 872/SqFt

Legal Description

  • Description: N 1/2 LOT 56 PLAT 2 MORNINGSIDE
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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: 41.550793 / -93.60599
  • Subdivision: Morningside Plat 2
  • Property Class: Residential
  • County Use Code: SF

Amenities

  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas
  • Plus Four: 2956
  • Bathroom Fixtures: 1
  • Cooling: Central
  • Garage: Garage
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Parking: 2

Ownership Info

509 E Thornton Ave has no associated ownership info
509 E Thornton Ave has no associated ownership info.

Taxes

509 E Thornton Ave has 10 associated Taxes items

509 E 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 $135,900. The APN we've located for 509 E Thornton Ave is 010/03440-000-000.

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Taxes
  • Assessed Value:  $135,900
  • Assessed Year:  2025
  • Assessed County:  Polk
  • APN:  010/03440-000-000
  • Assessed Land Value:  37600
  • Market Land Value:  37600
  • Tax Amount:  2422
  • Tax Year:  2024
  • Market Value:  135900
  • Market Year:  2025

Tax History

509 E Thornton Ave has 13 associated Tax History items
YearAssessed ValueLand ValueImprovement ValueTax AmountChange RateAssessed CRTax Rate
Year 2025 Assessed Value $135,900 Land Value $37,600 Improvement Value $98,300 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2024 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $2,422 Change Rate +0.021079% Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2023 Assessed Value $133,600 Land Value $33,500 Improvement Value $100,100 Tax Amount $2,372 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.017754%
Year 2022 Assessed Value $109,500 Land Value $28,500 Improvement Value $81,000 Tax Amount $2,372 Change Rate +0.03762% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.021662%
Year 2021 Assessed Value $109,500 Land Value $28,500 Improvement Value $81,000 Tax Amount $2,286 Change Rate -0.035443% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.020877%
Year 2020 Assessed Value $100,200 Land Value $25,800 Improvement Value $74,400 Tax Amount $2,370 Change Rate +0.069495% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023653%
Year 2019 Assessed Value $100,200 Land Value $25,800 Improvement Value $74,400 Tax Amount $2,216 Change Rate +0.012797% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.022116%
Year 2018 Assessed Value $91,000 Land Value $23,000 Improvement Value $68,000 Tax Amount $2,188 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024044%
Year 2017 Assessed Value $91,000 Land Value $23,000 Improvement Value $68,000 Tax Amount $2,188 Change Rate +0.084242% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024044%
Year 2016 Assessed Value $83,100 Land Value $20,700 Improvement Value $62,400 Tax Amount $2,018 Change Rate +0.029592% Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.024284%
Year 2015 Assessed Value $83,100 Land Value $20,700 Improvement Value $62,400 Tax Amount $1,960 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate +0.023586%
Year 2014 Assessed Value $81,000 Land Value $19,700 Improvement Value $61,300 Tax Amount Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate
Year 2013 Assessed Value Land Value Improvement Value Tax Amount $1,846 Change Rate Assessed CR Tax Rate