Does River Woods, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Is River Woods, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say it's quiet

Is a car needed in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say kids play outside

Is River Woods, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say it's dog friendly

Is parking easy in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say parking is easy

Does River Woods, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are neighbors friendly in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say there's wildlife

Would people walk alone at night in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of River Woods, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in River Woods, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are community events

Is River Woods, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is River Woods, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

What is 2420 E Thornton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2420 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $252,800 .

What is the price history for 2420 E Thornton Ave?

2420 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $37,100 in February 1991.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 2420 E Thornton Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2420 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 2420 E Thornton Ave?

The lot at 2420 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,323 sq ft).

2420 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

OFF MARKET

$252,800

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,884 sqft

2420 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

River Woods

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 13, 1991 for $37,100

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$253K

Since last month

$8K (-3.1%)

Since last year

$2K (-0.6%)

Since last sale

$216K (+581.4%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +56% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$253K
August 2026	$257K
July 2026	$261K
June 2026	$261K
May 2026	$265K
April 2026	$259K
March 2026	$258K
February 2026	$249K
January 2026	$249K
2025
December 2025	$248K
November 2025	$250K
October 2025	$251K
September 2025	$250K
August 2025	$254K
July 2025	$269K
June 2025	$268K
May 2025	$268K
April 2025	$264K
March 2025	$263K
February 2025	$255K
January 2025	$258K
2024
December 2024	$260K
November 2024	$267K
October 2024	$270K
September 2024	$270K
August 2024	$270K
July 2024	$273K
June 2024	$276K
May 2024	$277K
April 2024	$272K
March 2024	$269K
February 2024	$263K
January 2024	$259K
2023
December 2023	$258K
November 2023	$259K
October 2023	$263K
September 2023	$262K
August 2023	$264K
July 2023	$269K
June 2023	$270K
May 2023	$270K
April 2023	$263K
March 2023	$256K
February 2023	$249K
January 2023	$247K
2022
December 2022	$248K
November 2022	$253K
October 2022	$258K
September 2022	$259K
August 2022	$259K
July 2022	$261K
June 2022	$262K
May 2022	$262K
April 2022	$252K
March 2022	$241K
February 2022	$226K
January 2022	$226K
2021
December 2021	$227K
November 2021	$228K
October 2021	$228K
September 2021	$229K
August 2021	$231K
July 2021	$237K
June 2021	$237K
May 2021	$236K
April 2021	$231K
March 2021	$224K
February 2021	$220K
January 2021	$218K
2020
December 2020	$218K
November 2020	$218K
October 2020	$218K
September 2020	$217K
August 2020	$213K
July 2020	$212K
June 2020	$209K
May 2020	$205K
April 2020	$206K
March 2020	$205K
February 2020	$204K
January 2020	$206K
2019
December 2019	$207K
November 2019	$206K
October 2019	$209K
September 2019	$210K
August 2019	$208K
July 2019	$208K
June 2019	$207K
May 2019	$202K
April 2019	$201K
March 2019	$203K
February 2019	$203K
January 2019	$201K
2018
December 2018	$199K
November 2018	$197K
October 2018	$198K
September 2018	$198K
August 2018	$198K
July 2018	$199K
June 2018	$197K
May 2018	$194K
April 2018	$193K
March 2018	$193K
February 2018	$190K
January 2018	$190K
2017
December 2017	$191K
November 2017	$190K
October 2017	$188K
September 2017	$189K
August 2017	$188K
July 2017	$174K
June 2017	$171K
May 2017	$172K
April 2017	$168K
March 2017	$167K
February 2017	$167K
January 2017	$168K
2016
December 2016	$166K
November 2016	$168K
October 2016	$165K
September 2016	$162K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3243 SE 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$295,000	03/02/26	3	3	1,464
3710 SE 23rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$301,500	10/31/25	4	2	992

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
2414 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$291,300	3	2	1,900	Off Market
2408 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$336,200	3	3	1,630	Foreclosure
3700 SE 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$310,000	3	2.5	1,520	For Sale
3706 SE 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$291,900	4	2	1,600	Off Market
3712 SE 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.07	$252,600	3	2	1,004	Off Market
3718 SE 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.08	$248,800	3	2	1,105	Off Market
2426 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$239,700	3	3	1,572	Off Market
2432 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$302,700	4	3	1,669	Off Market
2500 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$335,100	3	3.5	1,920	Off Market
2506 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.07	$262,100	3	2	1,446	Off Market
2510 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.09	$281,600	3	2.5	1,750	Off Market
2514 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.11	$375,700	3	3	2,025	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1979

1,884 sqft

$134/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 2420 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA. 2420 E Thornton Ave is in the River Woods neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50320. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,884 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10323 sqft and was built in 1979.

2420 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,884 sqft single-family home in River Woods, built in 1979. It last sold for $37,100 on Feb 13, 1991. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $252,800, with a rent estimate of $1,760/month.

Home Details for 2420 E Thornton Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1979
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10323 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 13, 1991 Source: N/A	Sold	$37,100

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,798	$286,200

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

River Woods Elementary School
K-5
Public
460 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Had great experiences with our son's teachers in grades K-3. They were wonderful and the Principal was equally as great!
Parent Review
12y ago
2 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about River Woods

At least 5 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there are sidewalks
90 % Say it's quiet
89 % Say car is needed
88 % Say yards are well-kept
83 % Say kids play outside
78 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say parking is easy
75 % Say there's holiday spirit
58 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say there's wildlife
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say there are community events
20 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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8y ago
"Access to River Trail is nearby. It makes excercise, walking the dog, and other various outdoor activities much easier in which to partake. Also, only about ten minutes from Downtown and East Village"
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Frequently asked questions about 2420 E Thornton Ave

What is 2420 E Thornton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2420 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $252,800.
What is the price history for 2420 E Thornton Ave?
2420 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $37,100 in February 1991.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 2420 E Thornton Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2420 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 2420 E Thornton Ave?
The lot at 2420 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,323 sq ft).