# 36 E Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315 > **TL;DR:** 3bd/1ba single family, $180,000 ($188/sqft), built 1956, 960 sqft. > A/C, 1-car garage. Est. $963/mo. Listed 55 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $180,000 | | Price/sqft | $188 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 960 | | Year Built | 1956 | | Lot Size | 14,331 sqft (0.33 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Garage | 1-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 55 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $910 | | Estimated Insurance | $53 | | **Total** | **$963** | ## Key Amenities - A/C - 1-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1956 - 0.33 acre lot ## Description ### Agent 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. ## Location - **Address:** 36 E Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315 - **County:** Polk - **Coordinates:** 41.55145, -93.61441 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.55145,-93.61441 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Brianna Baker - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Precision - **Phone:** (515) 223-9492 - **Broker Phone:** (515) 223-9492 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/36-E-Thornton-Ave_Des-Moines_IA_50315_M74755-54825?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=746788&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f196989388r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f809261998r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f1397310024r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f1027604920r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f2237911228r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f2307674500r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f668131421r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f576700062r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f4040862841r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f1545363290r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f1544363964r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f702439378r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f3261992534r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f2206321913r.jpg) ![36 E Thornton Avenue - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/89d8283f5c46270111fd6da85577b2ebl-f3688501600r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 746788 | **Updated:** 2026-09-29 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/36-e-thornton-avenue-des-moines-ia-50315-a746788) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/36-e-thornton-avenue-des-moines-ia-50315-a746788#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/36-e-thornton-avenue-des-moines-ia-50315-a746788", "name": "36 E Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315", "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. 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