$3,088 Closing Credit¹
#719153, Pennie Carroll, Listing office: Pennie Carroll & Associates
$240,000 List price
1924 Thornton Ct Des Moines, IA 50320
$2,850
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,480 sqft
0.2 acres
$162 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1924 Thornton Ct
Welcome to your new home on a cul-de-sac street, located in the highly sought-after Easter Lake neighborhood! Just a short walk to the neighborhood trail access-point where you can easily get to Easter Lake or even ride or walk all the way to downtown Des Moines! The house features 3 bedrooms plus a 4th non-conforming, 2 spacious family rooms, a dining area plus an eat in kitchen. The backyard is fully fenced in and lined with beautiful mature trees. Enjoy living in a wonderful area close to parks, trails, and everything you need. Don’t miss out!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,480 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.192 Acres
Year built1988
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #719778
Attached garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $240,000
- Price/SqFt: $162
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,132
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Head south on E 14th Street. Take a left onto Indianola Road and another Left on Evergreen. Turn right onto SE 20th Street and another right onto Thornton Ct, the house is on your right.
- Year Built: 1988
- Living Area: 1,480 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.192 Acres
- MLS Number: 719778
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (515) 554-1577
- Listing Agent: Monja Burch
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2020 | Home Sold | $174,000 |
| Feb 26, 2020 | Home Sold | $120,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $226,200 | $4,132 |
| 2021 | $187,800 | $4,132 |
| 2020 | $168,200 | $4,132 |
| 2019 | $168,200 | $3,498 |
| 2018 | $140,200 | $3,498 |
| 2017 | $140,200 | $3,250 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Jackson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•3825 Indianola Ave
2
River Woods Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•2929 SE 22nd St
3
Howe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•2900 Indianola Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $37,344. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
49%
<35k
35%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
33%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
22%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Mexican League Soccer
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Forever 21
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Wingstop
Dominos Pizza
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Mazda
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Christian Adult Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 1924 Thornton Ct
The listing price of 1924 Thornton Ct property is $240,000.
The property 1924 Thornton Ct is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50320.
Active Listing: 1924 Thornton Ct is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1924 Thornton Ct are: Jackson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), River Woods Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,132 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 5, 2020 for $174,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1924 Thornton Ct has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1924 Thornton Ct is 1,480 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1924 Thornton Ct is 1988.
This home is located at 1924 Thornton Ct in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50320. This 1,480 square foot home, which was built in 1988, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $240,000.
Over 61 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 143 listings were sold below the listed price and 69 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $215,247, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.