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 2513 E Thornton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2513 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $355,200 .

What is the price history for 2513 E Thornton Ave?

2513 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $305,000 in June 2021.

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 2513 E Thornton Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 2513 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 2513 E Thornton Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2513 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$355,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,164 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

2513 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

River Woods

Est. Refi. Payment $2,432/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 7, 2021 for $305,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$355K

Since last month

$3K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$3K (+0.8%)

Since last sale

$50K (+16.2%)

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 +61% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$355K
August 2026	$357K
July 2026	$361K
June 2026	$360K
May 2026	$364K
April 2026	$363K
March 2026	$358K
February 2026	$353K
January 2026	$351K
2025
December 2025	$349K
November 2025	$354K
October 2025	$354K
September 2025	$352K
August 2025	$350K
July 2025	$354K
June 2025	$360K
May 2025	$360K
April 2025	$359K
March 2025	$356K
February 2025	$351K
January 2025	$354K
2024
December 2024	$354K
November 2024	$359K
October 2024	$356K
September 2024	$355K
August 2024	$356K
July 2024	$358K
June 2024	$356K
May 2024	$358K
April 2024	$356K
March 2024	$351K
February 2024	$346K
January 2024	$347K
2023
December 2023	$343K
November 2023	$340K
October 2023	$348K
September 2023	$348K
August 2023	$349K
July 2023	$347K
June 2023	$349K
May 2023	$347K
April 2023	$341K
March 2023	$337K
February 2023	$334K
January 2023	$335K
2022
December 2022	$337K
November 2022	$342K
October 2022	$345K
September 2022	$344K
August 2022	$343K
July 2022	$341K
June 2022	$341K
May 2022	$337K
April 2022	$336K
March 2022	$329K
February 2022	$325K
January 2022	$325K
2021
December 2021	$321K
November 2021	$316K
October 2021	$313K
September 2021	$312K
August 2021	$312K
July 2021	$310K
June 2021	$307K
May 2021	$307K
April 2021	$299K
March 2021	$283K
February 2021	$276K
January 2021	$271K
2020
December 2020	$269K
November 2020	$268K
October 2020	$270K
September 2020	$268K
August 2020	$266K
July 2020	$266K
June 2020	$266K
May 2020	$265K
April 2020	$262K
March 2020	$262K
February 2020	$263K
January 2020	$262K
2019
December 2019	$262K
November 2019	$261K
October 2019	$261K
September 2019	$262K
August 2019	$263K
July 2019	$264K
June 2019	$261K
May 2019	$256K
April 2019	$257K
March 2019	$258K
February 2019	$253K
January 2019	$249K
2018
December 2018	$248K
November 2018	$250K
October 2018	$251K
September 2018	$254K
August 2018	$258K
July 2018	$260K
June 2018	$253K
May 2018	$250K
April 2018	$250K
March 2018	$250K
February 2018	$249K
January 2018	$250K
2017
December 2017	$246K
November 2017	$242K
October 2017	$242K
September 2017	$242K
August 2017	$240K
July 2017	$240K
June 2017	$237K
May 2017	$235K
April 2017	$230K
March 2017	$227K
February 2017	$225K
January 2017	$224K
2016
December 2016	$220K
November 2016	$221K
October 2016	$221K
September 2016	$221K

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	0.31	Single-Family Home	$295,000	03/02/26	3	3	1,464
4118 SE 23rd Ct, Des Moines, IA	0.48	Single-Family Home	$303,000	06/04/26	3	3.5	1,714
2749 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.46	Single-Family Home	$455,000	06/16/26	3	3	1,964

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
2514 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$375,700	3	3	2,025	Off Market
2510 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$280,700	3	2.5	1,750	Off Market
2506 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$261,300	3	2	1,446	Off Market
2500 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.05	$333,800	3	3.5	1,920	Off Market
2432 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.08	$301,500	4	3	1,669	Off Market
2426 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.09	$238,600	3	3	1,572	Off Market
2509 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.02	$281,500	3	3	1,266	Off Market
3701 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$269,700	3	2	1,471	Off Market
3713 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.03	$236,000	3	2	1,020	Off Market
3717 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.04	$258,500	3	2	1,250	Off Market
2500 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.06	$281,700	3	2	1,749	Off Market
2501 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320	0.08	$286,800	3	2	1,280	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2513 E Thornton Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1989

0.33 acre lot

2,164 sqft

$164/sqft

Garage

About this House

This is a handsome home on a private Cul-de-sac, with a nice big fenced in backyard. The main floor has a huge master with private bath. 1st floor laundry. There is a bright eat-in kitchen with near new appliances. There is an entertainment room that has a sink, fridge, cabinets, then into the formal living room. Around the corner is a family room with fireplace. Then there is a huge 4 season sun room that overlooks the yard with a huge deck. The upstairs has 2 nice bedrooms with a full bath. There's an open den or game room all the family will enjoy. The lower level is finished TOO A huge family, bath, and additional laundry. This home is in great condition top to bottom. The garage is a big one - 3 full stalls This is the home everyone wants..

2513 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,164 sqft single-family home in River Woods, built in 1989. It last sold for $305,000 on Jun 7, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $355,200, with a rent estimate of $2,377/month.

Home Details for 2513 E Thornton Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1989
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 7, 2021 Source: DMMLS #627733	Sold	$305,000
May 3, 2021 Source: DMMLS #627733	Pending	$304,900
Apr 28, 2021 Source: DMMLS #627733	Listed For Sale	$304,900
Dec 12, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$224,900
Sep 29, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$224,900
Jun 18, 2003 Source: N/A	Sold	$189,000
Sep 12, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$184,500
Aug 16, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$159,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$7,066	$382,000

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 2513 E Thornton Ave

What is 2513 E Thornton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2513 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $355,200.
What is the price history for 2513 E Thornton Ave?
2513 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $305,000 in June 2021.
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 2513 E Thornton Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 2513 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 2513 E Thornton Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2513 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.