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 2500 E Thornton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2500 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $333,800 .

What is the price history for 2500 E Thornton Ave?

2500 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $244,000 in July 2018.

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 2500 E Thornton Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2500 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2500 E Thornton Ave have a pool?

Yes, 2500 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$333,800

Trulia Estimate

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

2500 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

River Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $2,290/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 19, 2018 for $244,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$334K

Since last month

$4K (-1%)

Since last year

$100 (0%)

Since last sale

$91K (+37.1%)

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 +64% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$335K
August 2026	$338K
July 2026	$343K
June 2026	$341K
May 2026	$344K
April 2026	$342K
March 2026	$334K
February 2026	$329K
January 2026	$329K
2025
December 2025	$329K
November 2025	$334K
October 2025	$336K
September 2025	$335K
August 2025	$334K
July 2025	$339K
June 2025	$343K
May 2025	$342K
April 2025	$338K
March 2025	$336K
February 2025	$331K
January 2025	$333K
2024
December 2024	$335K
November 2024	$342K
October 2024	$341K
September 2024	$341K
August 2024	$342K
July 2024	$346K
June 2024	$343K
May 2024	$344K
April 2024	$330K
March 2024	$326K
February 2024	$319K
January 2024	$320K
2023
December 2023	$318K
November 2023	$315K
October 2023	$322K
September 2023	$324K
August 2023	$324K
July 2023	$325K
June 2023	$325K
May 2023	$323K
April 2023	$317K
March 2023	$311K
February 2023	$308K
January 2023	$307K
2022
December 2022	$308K
November 2022	$311K
October 2022	$317K
September 2022	$319K
August 2022	$317K
July 2022	$316K
June 2022	$316K
May 2022	$318K
April 2022	$309K
March 2022	$303K
February 2022	$295K
January 2022	$291K
2021
December 2021	$291K
November 2021	$290K
October 2021	$289K
September 2021	$288K
August 2021	$289K
July 2021	$291K
June 2021	$290K
May 2021	$289K
April 2021	$284K
March 2021	$283K
February 2021	$278K
January 2021	$269K
2020
December 2020	$266K
November 2020	$267K
October 2020	$265K
September 2020	$266K
August 2020	$262K
July 2020	$263K
June 2020	$259K
May 2020	$259K
April 2020	$256K
March 2020	$255K
February 2020	$253K
January 2020	$254K
2019
December 2019	$253K
November 2019	$254K
October 2019	$252K
September 2019	$251K
August 2019	$252K
July 2019	$251K
June 2019	$250K
May 2019	$250K
April 2019	$250K
March 2019	$251K
February 2019	$250K
January 2019	$248K
2018
December 2018	$245K
November 2018	$244K
October 2018	$246K
September 2018	$245K
August 2018	$245K
July 2018	$244K
June 2018	$249K
May 2018	$223K
April 2018	$222K
March 2018	$220K
February 2018	$222K
January 2018	$220K
2017
December 2017	$220K
November 2017	$215K
October 2017	$216K
September 2017	$213K
August 2017	$213K
July 2017	$223K
June 2017	$221K
May 2017	$220K
April 2017	$216K
March 2017	$215K
February 2017	$213K
January 2017	$207K
2016
December 2016	$203K
November 2016	$206K
October 2016	$208K
September 2016	$204K

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	0.25	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 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
2432 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$301,500	4	3	1,669	Off Market
2426 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$238,600	3	3	1,572	Off Market
2420 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$249,900	3	2	1,884	Off Market
2414 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.08	$290,000	3	2	1,900	Off Market
2408 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.09	$336,200	3	3	1,630	Foreclosure
3700 SE 24th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.10	$310,000	3	2.5	1,520	For Sale
2506 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$261,300	3	2	1,446	Off Market
2510 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$280,700	3	2.5	1,750	Off Market
2514 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$375,700	3	3	2,025	Off Market
2513 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$355,200	3	4	2,164	Off Market
2509 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$281,500	3	3	1,266	Off Market
3701 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$269,700	3	2	1,471	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2500 E Thornton Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1988

0.26 acre lot

1,920 sqft

$174/sqft

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $333,800, with a rent estimate of $2,715/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 19, 2018 Source: DMMLS #563167	Sold	$244,000
Jun 26, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$250,000
Jun 12, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$250,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$6,084	$341,100

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 2500 E Thornton Ave

What is 2500 E Thornton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2500 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $333,800.
What is the price history for 2500 E Thornton Ave?
2500 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $244,000 in July 2018.
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 2500 E Thornton Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2500 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2500 E Thornton Ave have a pool?
Yes, 2500 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has a pool.