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3831 Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,161 Sq Ft

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.

  • MLS# 504474
  • Date Listed09/16/2015
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size 0.49 acres (21,122 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1996
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 2,161 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $125.64

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Hardwood, Tile
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.49
  • Lot Size SQFT 21,122.00
  • Lot Features -

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $6,350
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

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Sales & Tax History

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Population & Environment

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Walkability in IA / 50321

Source: Walkscore

7/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

9/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

19/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

1 nearby routes: 1 bus, 0 rail, 0 other


Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 17/100, Bike Score: 33/100.

Frequently Asked Questions for 3831 THORNTON Avenue

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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