Polk County property record for 1925 Thornton Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,280 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-23-252-028 |
| Primary APN | 7824-23-252-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,664 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,970 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 303 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1925 THORNTON CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-1965 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 EWING WOODS PLAT NO 3 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | EWING WOODS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 3902 |
1925 Thornton Ct is owned by a company that bought it in September 2015.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3816 INGERSOLL AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3413 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015-00033539 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15720 / 0891 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1925 THORNTON CT, DES MOINES, IA 50320-1965 |
| Document Number | 0000081555 |
| Book / Page | 016426 / 000059 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Instrument | 81555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3816 INGERSOLL AVE DES MOINES IA 503123413, DES MOINES, IA 50312-3413 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $236,800 Land $43,900 Building $192,900 | $236,800 Land $43,900 Building $192,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,280.00 | ||
| 2023 | $213,200 Land $39,000 Building $174,200 | $213,200 Land $39,000 Building $174,200 | |
| 2020 | $4,098.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1925 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 1925 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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