Polk County property record for 1919 Thornton Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,431 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,500 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,250 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/01942-043-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/01942-043-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,431 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,347 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 837 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 594 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,150 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1919 THORNTON CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1965 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 EWING WOODS PLAT NO 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | EWING WOODS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 3902 |
1919 Thornton Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1999.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1919 THORNTON CT, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1965 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199911972 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8289 / 605 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011971 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1919 THORNTON CT, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1965 |
| Document Number | 0000045835 |
| Book / Page | 018143 / 000952 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 45835 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1919 THORNTON CT DES MOINES IA 503201965, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1965 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,300 Land $44,100 Building $217,200 | $261,300 Land $44,100 Building $217,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,250.00 | ||
| 2023 | $235,100 Land $39,200 Building $195,900 | $235,100 Land $39,200 Building $195,900 | |
| 2020 | $4,226.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1919 Thornton Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1919 Thornton Ct is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 483 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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