Off Market
2 beds1 bath964 sqft
509 Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$168,000

Des Moines, IA

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1

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
0.20
Acres
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Sold 06/25/26

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Sold 01/15/26

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Property Information for 509 Thornton Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Sale / Residential / Building / 1 / 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,520 SF
  • County: Polk County
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,520 SF

Public Records for 509 Thornton Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$36,300Additions$130,800Total$167,100
Tax Record2024$2,472 ($206 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt964 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt964 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,520 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyPOLKAPN010/03645-000-000

Schools near 509 Thornton Avenue

This home is within Des Moines Independent Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Park Ave Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Brody Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lincoln High School
Public9 to 12

Virtual Campus
Public9 to 12

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