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Welcome home to this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2 story, tucked away on a private cul-de-sac on the southside. The first floor features a vaulted entry, formal dining room, family room with gas fireplace, updated bath, eat-in-kitchen with sliders out to the deck. Perfect for summer barbeques. The updated kitchen has granite, SS appliances, tile back splash, under cabinet lighting. With 4 bedrooms up, 2 with vaulted ceilings, the master suite has dual sinks, bubble tub, separate shower/toilet and spacious walk in closet. The lower level is used as a game room, family room, and 5th nonconforming bedroom. This home is minutes from trails, airport, Grays Lake, Downtown, Brown & Walnut Woods. Several updates have been done for you so you can move right in. HVAC - 8/12, kitchen and 2 baths 2013. New carpet 2015. New exterior paint 2015.
Southern Woods Dr. to Wolcott Ave. East to 37th St. North to Thornton
Source: School Digger
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
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Des Moines Central Campus High School
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Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
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Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
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Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
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Des Moines Central Campus High School
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| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3021 WOLCOTT Avenue | 3 | 3 | Dec 03, 2025 | $170,000 |
| 3715 SW 34th Place | 4 | 4 | Dec 03, 2025 | $259,500 |
| 3920 SW 31st Street | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $97,900 |
| 3300 SW 35th Street | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $145,000 |
| 3308 SW 33rd Street | - | 0 | Dec 03, 2025 | $262,000 |
| 3103 SW 37TH Street | 3 | 7 | Dec 03, 2025 | $650,000 |
| 3713 SW 37th Street | 3 | 3 | Dec 03, 2025 | $242,500 |
| 3615 SW 36th Street | 4 | 3 | Dec 03, 2025 | $299,900 |
| 3200 SW 34th Street | 2 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $224,500 |
| 3029 SW 40th Street | 4 | 3 | Dec 03, 2025 | $199,000 |
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| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,333 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 728 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $66,632 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $38,104 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
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1 nearby routes: 1 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 17/100, Bike Score: 33/100.
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Source: Realty.com
3831 THORNTON Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321 is a Single Family 2,161 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 23 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $271,500. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 23 photos of 3831 THORNTON Avenue.
Our records indicate that 3831 THORNTON Avenue was built in 1996.
The full address for this home is 3831 THORNTON Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321.
3831 THORNTON Avenue has been listed on Realty.com since Wed September 16, 2015
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 17/100, Bike Score: 33/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 3831 THORNTON Avenue. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Merrill Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Iowa Realty Jordan Grove
(tel: 515-453-6100)
Listing agent:
Chris Schild
(tel: 515-453-5747)
(#5716)
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