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, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

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

As of early 2026, 77% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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

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

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, 61% of users say kids play outside

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

As of early 2026, 54% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 53% of users say streets are well-lit

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

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

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

As of early 2026, 50% 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, 45% 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

OFF MARKET

232 E Payton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

2 Beds
1 Bath
912 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$150,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

$150,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

2 Beds

1 Bath

912 sqft

(on 0.33 acres)

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Cute 2 bedroom with lots of potential, attic area available to finish. Large lot with big garage. Must see!

232 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 912 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1948. It last sold for $72,000 on Apr 16, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $150,400, with a rent estimate of $1,370/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Patio

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 232 E Payton Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details AtticNumber of Rooms: 4

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price History for 232 E Payton Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/16/2018	$72,000	Sold	DMMLS #555061
Recording Date 04/16/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/07/2018	$80,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $3,500 (-4%)
02/15/2018	$83,500	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$206K

$5.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$187

$3MoM

Available listings

1004

12MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,314
Assessment	$140,300

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 232 E Payton Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
343 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$220,000	06/01/26	3	1	1,016
341 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$152,302	03/31/26	2	1	800

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $186,000
3 bd
2 ba
838 sqft
228 E Payton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $131,500
2 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
224 E Payton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Century 21 Signature
OFF MARKET
Est. $202,300
3 bd
1 ba
894 sqft
220 E Payton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $194,900
3 bd
1 ba
866 sqft
216 E Payton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $184,300
3 bd
1 ba
794 sqft
212 E Payton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,800
5 bd
2 ba
962 sqft
204 E Payton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $185,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,200 sqft
5914 SE 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $206,700
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
5901 SE 3rd St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $135,100
3 bd
1 ba
908 sqft
305 Hart Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $145,900
1 bd
1 ba
612 sqft
309 Hart Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,300
3 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
319 Hart Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $204,300
3 bd
1 ba
1,207 sqft
321 Hart Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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Neighborhood Overview

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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
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
77 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
76 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
61 % Say kids play outside
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say streets are well-lit
52 % Say there are sidewalks
50 % Say there's wildlife
46 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
24 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
24 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Leiasigns
Resident
8y ago
"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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Amanda W.
Resident
8y ago
"The neighbors around know each other's names. Everyone looks out for one another. It's pretty quiet for the most part. "
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Amanda W.
Resident
8y ago
"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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Olivia M.
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8y ago
"There is plenty of culture and nice neighbors. Kid playing in most of the yards. I don’t know what else to say"
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