Is a car needed in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say yards are well-kept

Does South Park, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

Does South Park, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say there are sidewalks

Is parking easy in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say parking is easy

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say kids play outside

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say neighbors are friendly

Would people walk alone at night in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is South Park, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of South Park, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 39% of users say streets are well-lit

Is there wildlife in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in South Park, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 19% of users say there are community events

What is 511 E Thornton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 511 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $188,500 .

What is the price history for 511 E Thornton Ave?

511 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $105,000 in September 2014.

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 511 E Thornton Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 511 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 511 E Thornton Ave?

The lot at 511 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,585 sq ft).

511 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

OFF MARKET

$188,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
936 sqft

511 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

South Park

Est. Refi. Payment $1,325/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 18, 2014 for $105,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$189K

Since last month

$3K (-1.8%)

Since last year

$5K (+2.8%)

Since last sale

$84K (+79.9%)

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 +103% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$189K
August 2026	$192K
July 2026	$188K
June 2026	$189K
May 2026	$190K
April 2026	$189K
March 2026	$188K
February 2026	$181K
January 2026	$184K
2025
December 2025	$182K
November 2025	$184K
October 2025	$183K
September 2025	$184K
August 2025	$189K
July 2025	$192K
June 2025	$194K
May 2025	$196K
April 2025	$193K
March 2025	$191K
February 2025	$186K
January 2025	$187K
2024
December 2024	$192K
November 2024	$192K
October 2024	$194K
September 2024	$194K
August 2024	$195K
July 2024	$198K
June 2024	$199K
May 2024	$200K
April 2024	$195K
March 2024	$192K
February 2024	$186K
January 2024	$183K
2023
December 2023	$186K
November 2023	$186K
October 2023	$187K
September 2023	$187K
August 2023	$188K
July 2023	$190K
June 2023	$188K
May 2023	$187K
April 2023	$181K
March 2023	$177K
February 2023	$172K
January 2023	$172K
2022
December 2022	$173K
November 2022	$174K
October 2022	$181K
September 2022	$182K
August 2022	$182K
July 2022	$183K
June 2022	$184K
May 2022	$184K
April 2022	$177K
March 2022	$175K
February 2022	$172K
January 2022	$170K
2021
December 2021	$170K
November 2021	$170K
October 2021	$172K
September 2021	$172K
August 2021	$173K
July 2021	$172K
June 2021	$168K
May 2021	$159K
April 2021	$155K
March 2021	$153K
February 2021	$149K
January 2021	$145K
2020
December 2020	$144K
November 2020	$144K
October 2020	$145K
September 2020	$145K
August 2020	$143K
July 2020	$143K
June 2020	$142K
May 2020	$142K
April 2020	$154K
March 2020	$151K
February 2020	$149K
January 2020	$151K
2019
December 2019	$151K
November 2019	$149K
October 2019	$150K
September 2019	$151K
August 2019	$150K
July 2019	$149K
June 2019	$147K
May 2019	$145K
April 2019	$144K
March 2019	$145K
February 2019	$144K
January 2019	$141K
2018
December 2018	$138K
November 2018	$138K
October 2018	$139K
September 2018	$140K
August 2018	$139K
July 2018	$134K
June 2018	$135K
May 2018	$136K
April 2018	$135K
March 2018	$134K
February 2018	$134K
January 2018	$133K
2017
December 2017	$138K
November 2017	$138K
October 2017	$135K
September 2017	$136K
August 2017	$133K
July 2017	$128K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$127K
April 2017	$125K
March 2017	$124K
February 2017	$125K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$126K
November 2016	$123K
October 2016	$110K
September 2016	$93K

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
4500 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA	0.55	Single-Family Home	$93,500	06/26/26	3	1	900

Home facts updated by county records

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
509 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$167,300	2	1	872	Off Market
501 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$149,300	3	1	912	Off Market
3705 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$165,000	3	1	864	Off Market
3709 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$92,900	1	1	480	Off Market
3719 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$144,900	2	1	796	Off Market
508 E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$255,600	4	1.5	1,788	Off Market
519 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$107,700	2	1	929	Off Market
611 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$199,400	3	2	960	Off Market
619 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$194,100	3	1	1,040	Off Market
701 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$173,000	2	1	796	Off Market
707 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$110,400	1	1	520	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1988

936 sqft

$201/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 511 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA. 511 E Thornton Ave is in the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA and in ZIP code 50315. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 936 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10585 sqft and was built in 1988.

511 E Thornton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 936 sqft single-family home in South Park, built in 1988. It last sold for $105,000 on Sep 18, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $188,500, with a rent estimate of $1,234/month.

Home Details for 511 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: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1988Year Updated: 2014
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10585 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 18, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,000
Aug 26, 2013 Source: DMMLS #421672	Sold	$65,600

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,314	$183,000

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

Howe Elementary School
K-5
Public
272 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
I hate this school and i wish i could move to a better school district quicker
Parent Review
7y ago
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Neighborhood Overview

South Park

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Buy: $59k - $590k

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What Locals Say about South Park

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

87 % Say car is needed
80 % Say yards are well-kept
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say there are sidewalks
70 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say it's dog friendly
60 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
46 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say people would walk alone at night
44 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
39 % Say streets are well-lit
20 % Say there's wildlife
19 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Jess R.
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6y ago
"Well maintained and well kept under control. Very friendly neighborhood. If i could i would move back to the area/home. "
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Lorri H.
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8y ago
"Right on the bus line, hyvee is just a couple blocks away, also laundromat and car wash, everything is close by, even if you are walking you won't have to go far"
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Frequently asked questions about 511 E Thornton Ave

What is 511 E Thornton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 511 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $188,500.
What is the price history for 511 E Thornton Ave?
511 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $105,000 in September 2014.
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 511 E Thornton Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 511 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 511 E Thornton Ave?
The lot at 511 E Thornton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.24 acres (10,585 sq ft).