# 421 E Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $199,500 ($235/sqft), built 1953, 850 sqft.
> 1-car garage. Est. $1,067/mo. Listed 39 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $199,500 |
| Price/sqft | $235 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 850 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Lot Size | 18,861 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Garage | 1-car |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | Active |
| Days on Market | 39 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,009 |
| Estimated Insurance | $58 |
| **Total** | **$1,067** |

## Key Amenities

- 1-car garage

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1953
- 0.43 acre lot

## Description

### Agent 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.

## Location

- **Address:** 421 E Thornton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.550635, -93.607869
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.550635,-93.607869

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Betsy Behrens
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Precision
- **Phone:** 5158297751
- **Broker Phone:** (515) 223-9492
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/421-E-Thornton-Ave_Des-Moines_IA_50315_M73351-02637?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=747701&c=propsimple)

## Photos

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**MLS#:** 747701 | **Updated:** 2026-09-28
**Source:** listhub

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