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1104 E Thornton Avenue Des Moines, IA 50315
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Key Details
Sold Price $165,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Residential
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 944 sqft
Price per Sqft $174
MLS Listing ID 733976
Sold Date 02/13/26
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1965
Annual Tax Amount $3,315
Lot Size 8,145 Sqft
Acres 0.187
Property Sub-Type Residential
Property Description
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch located in a quiet, mature neighborhood on the south side of Des Moines. This home offers a functional layout with a 1-car attached garage, a privacy-fenced backyard, and a spacious 12x16 deck, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying outdoor space in comfort. The basement is already framed with partial sheetrock and features a large open room that would make an ideal family room, rec space, or future finished living area, offering great potential to add value. With minor repairs and maintenance needed, this home is priced accordingly, making it an excellent opportunity for a first-time home buyer looking to build equity or an investor seeking a solid rental or renovation project.
Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, Easter Lake, Blank Park Zoo, and several local parks, this property combines neighborhood charm with easy access to recreation, dining, and employment centers. A great opportunity to own in a desirable area with room to make it your own, don't miss it.
Location
State IA
County Polk
Area Des Moines S.East
Zoning Res
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Interior
Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen
Heating Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Fireplace No
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fully Fenced
Parking Features Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage Spaces 1.0
Garage Description 1.0
Fence Wood, Full
Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Rectangular Lot
Foundation Poured
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Schools
School District Des Moines Independent
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 01004735054000
Monthly Total Fees $276
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash
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