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2228 Thornton Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321

$298,000

Home List Price

$3,539*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,352 SqFt
$220/SqFt
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2228 Thornton Dr, Des Moines$298,000

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$3,539*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingAttached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached Garage1 space
Year Built1955
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #691120
Lot Size0.46 Acres
StatusActive

About 2228 Thornton Dr

Nestled in the Wakonda Hills neighborhood on almost a 1/2 acre, this 3 Bedroom/2 Bathroom ranch home has privacy in the back with wooded views, where you will most likely catch a glance of deer from the Beautiful 4-season sunroom(New in 2016 from Sunroom Escapes with possible transferrable warranty) with a mini split unit to keep you comfortable all year round. Church owns land behind home so will never be developed. Lot also extends approx. 10 ft. past both sides of fence according to seller. Beautiful Hardwood floors throughout the very large living room, dining area, 2 good size bedrooms, and a full bath(updated in 2016) on the main floor. Brand new appliances in the updated kitchen (2016) , as well as new sink and disposal. New picture window in front, New steel door leading to garage, New A/C in 2023, roof and steel siding new in 2016. New belt driven garage door opener and gorgeous wood-look overhead door. New laminate floor on the staircase lead you downstairs to a large area that can be used as a 2nd family room or rec-room with walk-out to the fully fenced in backyard. Another bedroom with new laminate flooring and bathroom with a shower on this level as well as plenty of storage in the un-finished portion. There is a radon mitigation system installed as well! Top this all off with a one car garage. Close to downtown, airport, and many amenities! It has great Bones! Don't miss this it!... Schedule your showing today!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Living Area: 1,352 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Platinum Realty LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 314-2439
  • Listing Agent: Tammy Saunders

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Fully Fenced, Patio

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.46 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
  • Wright Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: On Park, across from Wakonda Club, turn west on Thornton, about a half mile down on your left

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $298,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $220/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,120
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$207.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$184

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

235

2228 Thornton Dr vs Des Moines

33 DAYS ON ROCKET

-10 Days

$298,000

+$90.3K More

$220/SqFt

+$36 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $90.3K more than the Median Sold Price and $36/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: #691120

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Platinum Realty LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 314-2439
  • Listing Agent: Tammy Saunders

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Apr 01, 2013Home Sold
$135,000
Jul 19, 2011Home Sold
$126,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$4,120$177,200
2020$4,120$167,700
2019$3,758$167,700
2018$3,758$150,000
2017$3,272$150,000

History based on county public records data.

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Recommended Financing

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Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$960

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

  • Wright Elementary School

  • 5001 SW 14th St

  • 1.04 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Brody Middle School

  • 2501 Park Ave

  • 0.47 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 4.95 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 6.81 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. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $100k-200k. Typical family type is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 2228 Thornton Dr

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 2228 Thornton Dr property is $298,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 2228 Thornton Dr is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50321.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 2228 Thornton Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 2228 Thornton Dr are:
Wright 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 $4,120 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on April 1, 2013 for $135,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 2228 Thornton Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 2228 Thornton Dr is 1,352 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 2228 Thornton Dr is 1955.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50321›2228 Thornton Dr

This home is located at 2228 Thornton Dr in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50321 in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood. This 1,352 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.46 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $298,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in March 2024 saw over 55 listings sold above listed price, more than 59 sold at listed price and over 121 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 8.5% between February 2024 and March 2024. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 43 days, the median list price was $207,620.

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

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