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

OFF MARKET

2500 E Thornton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320

River Woods

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,920 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$342,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,296/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$342,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,296/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

3.5 Baths

1,920 sqft

(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1988

Lot Size

0.26 acres

Living Area

1,920 sqft

Price/Sqft

$179

Parking

Garage

About this House

Welcome home! You've found that oasis you've been looking for! This 2sty home offers over 1900' of finish as well as the finished basement. This home has been very well maintained and has some great updates! 3 generously sized bedrooms are upstairs with a full bath as well as a 3/4 master bath and walk-in closet. A finished basement offers 4th non conforming bedroom and another 3/4 bath with family/game room. The real oasis is in the back yard! Mature trees and privacy fence surround you with privacy while you enjoy your in-ground pool, covered patio, gazebo and hot tub. Ideal places to unwind and enjoy the summer!

2500 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,920 sqft single-family home in River Woods, built in 1988. It last sold for $244,000 on Jul 19, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $342,800, with a rent estimate of $2,765/month.

Home Details for 2500 E Thornton Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Concrete
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1988
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price History for 2500 E Thornton Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/19/2018	$244,000	Sold	DMMLS #563167
Recording Date 07/19/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/26/2018	$250,000	Pending	Agent Provided

06/12/2018	$250,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$6,084
Assessment	$341,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2500 E Thornton Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
3243 SE 22nd Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$295,000	03/02/26	3	3	1,464
4118 SE 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.47	Single-Family Home	$303,000	06/04/26	3	3.5	1,714

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $308,700
4 bd
3 ba
1,669 sqft
2432 E Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $246,800
3 bd
3 ba
1,572 sqft
2426 E Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $261,700
3 bd
2 ba
1,884 sqft
2420 E Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $295,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,900 sqft
2414 E Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $340,500
4 bd
3 ba
1,630 sqft
2408 E Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $346,100
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,520 sqft
3700 SE 24th Ct,
Des Moines, IA 50320
RE/MAX Precision
OFF MARKET
Est. $266,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,446 sqft
2506 E Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $288,200
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,750 sqft
2510 E Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $378,600
3 bd
3 ba
2,025 sqft
2514 E Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
Pennie Carroll & Associates
OFF MARKET
Est. $361,800
3 bd
4 ba
2,164 sqft
2513 E Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $288,600
3 bd
3 ba
1,266 sqft
2509 E Thornton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50320
OFF MARKET
Est. $277,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,471 sqft
3701 SE 25th St,
Des Moines, IA 50320

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Neighborhood Overview

River Woods

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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

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J1m_b0_87
Resident
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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