3600 Thornton Ave , Des Moines, IA 50321
$329,900
- 3
- beds
- 1 full · 1 half
- baths
- 1,504
- sqft
- 1986
- year built
$329,900
3600 Thornton Ave , Des Moines, IA 50321
- 3
- beds
- 1 full · 1 half
- baths
- 1,504
- sqft
- 1986
- year built
- Status:
- Closed
- MLS #:
- 745968
- County:
- Polk
- Listed By:
- Joshua Jenkins - RE/MAX Precision
- Agent Phone:
- (515) 689-2655
- Agent Email:
- joshuajenkinsrealtor@gmail.com
Sponsoring Broker: Derek Eisenberg, Continental Real Estate Group, Inc
Welcome to this nicely updated 3 bed/1.5 bath two-story on a quiet southside cul-de-sac! The home features over 2000+ finished sq ft across all levels! The main level living room features a story vault with great flow to dining & kitchen! The kitchen offers painted cabinets, breakfast bar island & updated style! There is also a half bath with main floor laundry! The upper level features 3 bedrooms including the roomy primary with plenty of closet space! Hallway full bath with dual sink vanity! The finished walkout lower level features a family room & flex room (non-conforming bedroom) with quick access to the back yard! Outside the home features a nicely shaded yard with 3 living areas including the front deck, dining room deck & walkout patio area! Two-car attached garage! The home has had extensive updates over the last 8 years including replacements of roof, windows, siding, furnace & AC! Close to Des Moines airport, HyVee, Grays Lake, downtown & quick access to West Side! All information obtained from seller and public records.
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- Bedrooms
- 3
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- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
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- Year Built
- 1986
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- Stories
- 2.0
-
- Architectural Style
- Two Story, Traditional
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- Construction Materials
- Vinyl Siding
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- Garage Spaces
- 2.0
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- Parking Features
- Attached, Garage
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- Living Area
- 1504.0
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- Appliances
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop
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- Flooring
- Carpet
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- Patio And Porch
- Deck
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- Cooling
- Central Air
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- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
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- Basement
- Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Partially Finished
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- Acres
- 0.399
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- Lot Features
- Irregular Lot
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- Water
- Public
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- Area
- Des Moines S.West
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- County
- Polk
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- City
- Des Moines
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- Zip Code
- 50321
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Price History
| 11/06/2026 | Sold | $329,900 |
| Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS #745968 | ||
| 08/27/2026 | Price Changed | $329,900 |
| Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS #745968 | ||
| 07/24/2026 | Listed | $339,900 |
| Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS #745968 | ||
| 03/14/2018 | Sold | $165,900 |
| Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS #552243 | ||
| 01/03/2018 | Price Changed | $165,000 |
| Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS #552243 | ||
| 03/15/2018 | Listed | $174,900 |
| Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS #552243 | ||
Source: MLS Data
Deed History
| 03/16/2018 | Special Warranty Deed | $165,900 |
| 10/16/2017 | Sheriff’s Deed - Common in New Jersey. The default code for transfers where borrower is in default, in other states document may be called something other than Sheriff’s Deed, i.e. "Masters in Equity Deed" in SC. | $204,000 |
| 02/07/2006 | Intrafamily Transfer - Transaction is between related parties for any reason & no consideration. | $0 |
| 03/05/1998 | Quit Claim Deed (non-arm's length) | $0 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
Mortgage History
| 12/03/2025 | Credit Line (Revolving) / HELOC | $80,000 |
| 06/13/2023 | Credit Line (Revolving) / HELOC | $50,000 |
| 09/14/2021 | Conventional | $192,000 |
| 11/21/2019 | FHA | $188,975 |
| 03/16/2018 | FHA | $197,217 |
| 02/07/2006 | Stand Alone Second / Subordinate Position | $43,000 |
| 02/07/2006 | Stand Alone Refi (Refinance of Original Loan) | $172,000 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
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This home is listed at $329,900 with 1,504 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $219 per square foot.
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3600 Thornton Ave was listed on July 24, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 109 days.
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This home was built in 1986, making it approximately 40 years old.
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3600 Thornton Ave sits on a 0.4-acre lot, which is 17,424 square feet.
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Last Updated: November 10, 2026 at 06:07AM | Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS | MLS#: 745968
