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$172,000
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1132 Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,527 Sq Ft

Want a home with great character and multiple updates? This colonial home has over 1,500 sq. ft. (plus basement), 2 car garage, renovated kitchen, tons of curb appeal with easy access to downtown! Main level HIGH-END KITCHEN renovated in 2013 with beautiful quarter sawn oak cabinets, quartz counters, appliances, additional white cabinetry for pantry space/additional storage. One wall was removed and an island was added to increase storage/counter space and overall functionality. Living room boasts a real fireplace and the first level has refinished oak floors. Bathroom has new flooring, vanity, mirror, toilet, & faucets. Also on main level are 2 bedrooms with closet organizers. Upstairs has a HUGE master suite with 3 closets! Basement has ample storage space with furnace/AC that is only 3 years old. Electric & breaker box updated in 2013. Home has wired smoke detectors, numerous new windows & new cement patio. Invisible pet fence. Character, curb appeal, space, updates & 2 car garage!

Listing By: Michael Volquardsen - RE/MAX Hilltop iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 523952
  • Date Listed08/17/2016
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.16 acres (6,955 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1935
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 1,527 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $112.64

Interior Features

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

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.16
  • Lot Size SQFT 6,955.00
  • Lot Features -

Directions

From downtown head south on SW 9th turn right on Thornton home is on the left.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $2,963
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

5.89 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

8.16 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home

2.93 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

2.93 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

5.3 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

8.69 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

2.93 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.35 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

9.6 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50315

Source: Walkscore

54/100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score ®

29/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

44/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

2 nearby routes: 2 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 32/100, Transit Score: 24/100, Bike Score: 34/100.

Points of Interest near 1132 Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

Frequently Asked Questions for 1132 Thornton Avenue

Source: Realty.com

1132 Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a Single Family 1,527 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 22 photos available of this 3 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $172,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 22 photos of 1132 Thornton Avenue.

Our records indicate that 1132 Thornton Avenue was built in 1935.

The full address for this home is 1132 Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315.

1132 Thornton Avenue has been listed on Realty.com since Wed August 17, 2016

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 32/100, Transit Score: 24/100, Bike Score: 34/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1132 Thornton Avenue. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Re/max Hilltop (tel: 515-262-1518)
Listing agent: Michael Volquardsen (tel: 515-494-5733) (#33667)

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