Straight out of a Pottery Barn magazine, this beautifully styled ranch home is filled with charm, character, and timeless design. Offering three bedrooms on the main level plus a fourth non-conforming bedroom in the finished basement, this home provides flexible space to fit your lifestyle. With three bathrooms, a formal dining room, and a bright sunroom, every corner feels thoughtful and welcoming.
Large windows flood the home with natural light and frame peaceful views of nature right outside, creating a calm and cozy atmosphere throughout. The finished walkout basement is perfect for entertaining, featuring a bar area and an additional bonus room ideal for a playroom, home gym, office, or hobby space.
Set in an established neighborhood with a warm sense of community, this home offers the best of both comfort and style. Outside, low-maintenance landscaping allows you to spend more time enjoying your surroundings and less time on upkeep.
This is a truly special home—one that blends magazine-worthy design with everyday livability. New roof 2023 New appliances 2021
Sold for $425,000
$425,000
2907 Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
3beds
1,848sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
0.26 Acres Lot
$425,100 Zestimate®
$230/sqft
$2,137 Estimated rent
Home value
$425,100
$404,000 - $446,000
$2,137/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 04, 2026 at 08:30am
Listed by:
Ashlee Knickerbocker (515)249-5560,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Lynn Johnson
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 732183
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,848
- Total interior livable area: 1,848 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 010/01775006001
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2026 | Sold | $425,000$230/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Pending sale | $425,000$230/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+158.4%$230/sqft |
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| 7/30/1998 | Sold | $164,500$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,454 +6.7% | $396,400 |
| 2023 | $6,988 +0.8% | $396,400 +29.8% |
| 2022 | $6,934 -1% | $305,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Southwestern Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50321
- Southwestern Hills
- 2907 Thornton Ave