About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 36 E Thornton Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $180,000 ($188 per sqft). Built in 1956, the home offers 960 sqft of living space on a 0.33 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1956
  • 0.33 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1-car garage
1956

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

This is a great opportunity to own a solid home with many of the larger-ticket items already addressed! The property offers plenty of potential to add your own personal touches and make it your own. The lower level features two non-conforming bedrooms along with additional space for hobbies, storage, or whatever suits your needs.

Situated on nearly 1/3 acre, the spacious yard provides room for outdoor living, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying your own private space. The home does have some cosmetic updates needed and is being sold AS-IS. The seller is also offering a $3,000 credit toward bathroom updates. If you're looking for a home with solid updates already completed and room to add your own finishing touches, this one is worth a look! All information obtained from seller and public records.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$963/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$130
Interest$780
Insurance$53

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

36 E Thornton Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50315

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

EatInKitchenWindowTreatments

Property Details

Flooring

Laminate

Construction

WoodSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 36 E Thornton Avenue is listed at $180,000 ($188/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $963 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1956, 0.33 acre lot. Interior Features: EatInKitchen, WindowTreatments.

This property is listed by Brianna Baker.

BB

Brianna Baker

Agent at RE/MAX Precision

Listed by RE/MAX Precision · Broker phone: (515) 223-9492 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 746788· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 86 days on PropertySimple

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36 E Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

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