About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 421 E Thornton Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $199,500 ($235 per sqft). Built in 1953, the home offers 850 sqft of living space on a 0.43 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1953
  • 0.43 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1-car garage
1953
Listing Description

CUTE! Updated brick bungalow on .43 acre lot! Oversized 1 car garage, mature trees, and private backyard! Main level includes two bedrooms with remodeled Jack and Jill bathroom, spacious living room, and sizeable kitchen with ample cabinetry. Clean, above average basement with additional bedroom, bathroom, laundry, and storage. NFC Financing area, with up to $15k towards down payment to those that qualify! All information obtained from seller and public records.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,067/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$144
Interest$865
Insurance$58

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

421 E Thornton Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50315

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

EatInKitchen

Property Details

Construction

Brick

Parking

Garage

Heating

Natural Gas

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 421 E Thornton Avenue is listed at $199,500 ($235/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,067 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1953, 0.43 acre lot. Interior Features: EatInKitchen.

This property is listed by Betsy Behrens and can be reached at 5158297751.

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Betsy Behrens

Agent at RE/MAX Precision

(515) 829-7751
Agent website

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

MLS# 747701· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 39 days on PropertySimple

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421 E Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

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