Polk County property record for 341 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.433 acres (18,881 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $78,500 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,976 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010/04595-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 010/04595-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,972 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 860 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 860 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,881 sqft (0.433 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 239 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 178 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 341 E THORNTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50315-2857 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 26 SMITHS ACRES PLAT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS ACRES PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
341 E Thornton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 341 E THORNTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2857 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200976459 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13029 / 567 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 341 E THORNTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2857 |
| Document Number | 0000037622 |
| Book / Page | 19101 / 918 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00037622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 341 E THORNTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315-2857 |
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 | $159,200 Land $45,800 Building $113,400 | $159,200 Land $45,800 Building $113,400 | |
| 2024 | $2,976.00 | ||
| 2023 | $151,300 Land $40,800 Building $110,500 | $151,300 Land $40,800 Building $110,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,964.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 341 E Thornton Ave 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 341 E Thornton Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 476 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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