Is a car needed in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say it's dog friendly

Does Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is parking easy in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

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

As of early 2026, 74% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

As of early 2026, 67% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do kids play outside in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 52% of users say there are sidewalks

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

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

Is there wildlife in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say there's wildlife

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say it's quiet

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are there community events in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 24% of users say there are community events

What is 205 E Payton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 205 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $130,100 .

What is the price history for 205 E Payton Ave?

205 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $41,000 in February 2020.

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

Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 205 E Payton Ave?

The lot at 205 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,650 sq ft).

Does 205 E Payton Ave have a garage?

Yes, 205 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$130,100

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
480 sqft

205 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

Est. Refi. Payment $915/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 26, 2020 for $41,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$130K

Since last month

$600 (+0.5%)

Since last year

$7K (+5.3%)

Since last sale

$89K (+217.3%)

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 +185% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$130K
August 2026	$130K
July 2026	$130K
June 2026	$131K
May 2026	$129K
April 2026	$126K
March 2026	$126K
February 2026	$124K
January 2026	$123K
2025
December 2025	$122K
November 2025	$124K
October 2025	$122K
September 2025	$124K
August 2025	$124K
July 2025	$127K
June 2025	$128K
May 2025	$127K
April 2025	$127K
March 2025	$122K
February 2025	$121K
January 2025	$121K
2024
December 2024	$122K
November 2024	$125K
October 2024	$125K
September 2024	$124K
August 2024	$118K
July 2024	$116K
June 2024	$119K
May 2024	$123K
April 2024	$124K
March 2024	$121K
February 2024	$121K
January 2024	$121K
2023
December 2023	$119K
November 2023	$119K
October 2023	$120K
September 2023	$119K
August 2023	$119K
July 2023	$120K
June 2023	$117K
May 2023	$117K
April 2023	$113K
March 2023	$107K
February 2023	$90K
January 2023	$81K
2022
December 2022	$83K
November 2022	$85K
October 2022	$88K
September 2022	$88K
August 2022	$89K
July 2022	$92K
June 2022	$93K
May 2022	$89K
April 2022	$86K
March 2022	$85K
February 2022	$85K
January 2022	$84K
2021
December 2021	$85K
November 2021	$87K
October 2021	$88K
September 2021	$91K
August 2021	$99K
July 2021	$103K
June 2021	$93K
May 2021	$74K
April 2021	$72K
March 2021	$74K
February 2021	$67K
January 2021	$65K
2020
December 2020	$64K
November 2020	$65K
October 2020	$68K
September 2020	$68K
August 2020	$66K
July 2020	$68K
June 2020	$69K
May 2020	$69K
April 2020	$75K
March 2020	$80K
February 2020	$76K
January 2020	$73K
2019
December 2019	$73K
November 2019	$72K
October 2019	$74K
September 2019	$74K
August 2019	$74K
July 2019	$77K
June 2019	$76K
May 2019	$75K
April 2019	$77K
March 2019	$78K
February 2019	$77K
January 2019	$80K
2018
December 2018	$82K
November 2018	$77K
October 2018	$77K
September 2018	$67K
August 2018	$64K
July 2018	$60K
June 2018	$60K
May 2018	$58K
April 2018	$56K
March 2018	$51K
February 2018	$45K
January 2018	$46K
2017
December 2017	$53K
November 2017	$55K
October 2017	$55K
September 2017	$58K
August 2017	$58K
July 2017	$56K
June 2017	$51K
May 2017	$48K
April 2017	$47K
March 2017	$41K
February 2017	$44K
January 2017	$43K
2016
December 2016	$44K
November 2016	$42K
October 2016	$44K
September 2016	$46K

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
16 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$39,000	08/07/26	1	1	528
6203 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$125,000	09/11/25	1	1	544
430 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$85,000	07/16/26	2	1	744

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
6003 SE 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$102,000	2	1	480	Off Market
122 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$117,600	2	1	744	Off Market
118 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$103,300	1	1	480	Off Market
114 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$205,700	2	2	800	Off Market
6100 SE 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$152,300	2	1	800	Off Market
110 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$164,700	2	1	720	Off Market
209 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$125,600	2	1	480	Off Market
213 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$134,800	1	1	768	Off Market
217 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$202,500	2	1	860	Recently Sold
225 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$170,200	3	1	884	Off Market
229 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$210,600	4	1.5	1,440	Off Market
233 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$98,000	1	1	480	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1956

480 sqft

$271/sqft

Garage

About this House

Don't miss this completely updated bungalow in the heart of the southside. The key word here is NEW. All new cabinets and beautiful countertops in the kitchen really shine. New laminate floors are featured throughout the home creating great flow from room to room. A brand new spacious bath includes a laundry area with brand new front load washer and dryer. New windows in the whole house will keep those energy bills low every season. All of this situated on a HUGE nearly quarter acre lot! You tru

205 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 480 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1956. It last sold for $41,000 on Feb 26, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $130,100, with a rent estimate of $850/month.

Home Details for 205 E Payton Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating 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: 1956
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9650 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Feb 26, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	$41,000
Nov 2, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$49,900
Oct 8, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$49,900 Price decreased by 9%
Aug 12, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$54,900
Dec 20, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$11,500
Oct 8, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$17,000 Price decreased by 29%
May 14, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$24,000 Price decreased by 8%
Dec 19, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$26,000
May 5, 2000 Source: N/A	Sold	$27,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,840	$97,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$215K

$3.57KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$0MoM

Available listings

1022

12MoM

Around this home

Lovejoy Elementary School
K-5
Public
372 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
Our 4th year at this school and we have loved every teacher. However, the schools extra staff have been terrible and rude. My child has had the same bully for 3 years and nothing has been done, infact my daughter gets punished for standing up for her self as I will always teach her to do. This year the 4th graders are experiencing a horrible teacher change in the middle of the school year and I was told today that's because she had more of a friend relationship with the kids and the new principal believes it should be more teacher/student relation. That's why I'm making this post. These are elementary kids not high schoolers and I stand against her comment and judgement towards these poor kids.
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What Locals Say about Fort Des Moines

At least 15 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say car is needed
89 % Say yards are well-kept
87 % Say it's dog friendly
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
58 % Say kids play outside
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
52 % Say there are sidewalks
50 % Say streets are well-lit
48 % Say there's wildlife
46 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
24 % Say there are community events

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"All in an alley so cozy. Know your neighbors. Right off of South west ninth street so its busy, neighbors wave"
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"It's fairly peaceful. The neighbors look out for each other's properties. The kids in this neighborhood can actually go outside an play without any worries. As far as I know there's not any child/sex predator's anywhere close. "
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Frequently asked questions about 205 E Payton Ave

What is 205 E Payton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 205 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $130,100.
What is the price history for 205 E Payton Ave?
205 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $41,000 in February 2020.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 205 E Payton Ave?
The lot at 205 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.22 acres (9,650 sq ft).
Does 205 E Payton Ave have a garage?
Yes, 205 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA has a garage.