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 237 E Payton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 237 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $130,400 .

What is the price history for 237 E Payton Ave?

237 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $20,750 in May 2014.

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 237 E Payton Ave?

The lot at 237 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

237 E Payton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

1 Bed
1 Bath
476 sqft

$130,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $911/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$130,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 20, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $911/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

1 Bath

476 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$130K

Since last month

$400 (-0.3%)

Since last year

$30K (+30.2%)

Since last sale

$109K (+527.5%)

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 +459% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$130K
July 2026	$131K
June 2026	$132K
May 2026	$134K
April 2026	$99K
March 2026	$98K
February 2026	$97K
January 2026	$97K
2025
December 2025	$95K
November 2025	$98K
October 2025	$98K
September 2025	$101K
August 2025	$100K
July 2025	$103K
June 2025	$103K
May 2025	$102K
April 2025	$101K
March 2025	$98K
February 2025	$97K
January 2025	$96K
2024
December 2024	$98K
November 2024	$99K
October 2024	$101K
September 2024	$100K
August 2024	$100K
July 2024	$100K
June 2024	$101K
May 2024	$102K
April 2024	$101K
March 2024	$97K
February 2024	$96K
January 2024	$95K
2023
December 2023	$95K
November 2023	$94K
October 2023	$95K
September 2023	$95K
August 2023	$94K
July 2023	$97K
June 2023	$91K
May 2023	$92K
April 2023	$88K
March 2023	$84K
February 2023	$78K
January 2023	$77K
2022
December 2022	$78K
November 2022	$80K
October 2022	$85K
September 2022	$85K
August 2022	$86K
July 2022	$89K
June 2022	$90K
May 2022	$86K
April 2022	$82K
March 2022	$79K
February 2022	$76K
January 2022	$74K
2021
December 2021	$76K
November 2021	$77K
October 2021	$75K
September 2021	$79K
August 2021	$79K
July 2021	$82K
June 2021	$78K
May 2021	$74K
April 2021	$69K
March 2021	$71K
February 2021	$68K
January 2021	$67K
2020
December 2020	$66K
November 2020	$67K
October 2020	$67K
September 2020	$68K
August 2020	$68K
July 2020	$69K
June 2020	$69K
May 2020	$68K
April 2020	$72K
March 2020	$74K
February 2020	$74K
January 2020	$74K
2019
December 2019	$72K
November 2019	$70K
October 2019	$70K
September 2019	$69K
August 2019	$69K
July 2019	$68K
June 2019	$68K
May 2019	$70K
April 2019	$71K
March 2019	$74K
February 2019	$72K
January 2019	$77K
2018
December 2018	$76K
November 2018	$73K
October 2018	$77K
September 2018	$70K
August 2018	$68K
July 2018	$61K
June 2018	$62K
May 2018	$58K
April 2018	$55K
March 2018	$50K
February 2018	$43K
January 2018	$47K
2017
December 2017	$53K
November 2017	$53K
October 2017	$53K
September 2017	$55K
August 2017	$56K
July 2017	$53K
June 2017	$43K
May 2017	$31K
April 2017	$24K
March 2017	$24K
February 2017	$24K
January 2017	$24K
2016
December 2016	$24K
November 2016	$24K
October 2016	$24K
September 2016	$23K
August 2016	$23K

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	0.28	Single-Family Home	$39,000	08/07/26	1	1	528
6203 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$125,000	09/11/25	1	1	544
430 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$85,000	07/16/26	2	1	744
6214 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$6,098	06/16/26	2	1	480
341 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$152,302	03/31/26	2	1	800

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
233 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$94,200	1	1	480	Off Market
229 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$212,000	4	1.5	1,440	Off Market
225 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$169,400	3	1	884	Off Market
217 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$202,500	2	1	860	Recently Sold
213 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$134,400	1	1	768	Off Market
209 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$122,800	2	1	480	Off Market
241 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$128,000	2	1	864	Off Market
245 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$142,900	2	1	576	Off Market
204 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$185,200	3	1	1,040	Off Market
208 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$113,500	2	1	480	Off Market
212 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$139,200	2	1	920	Off Market
216 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$157,000	2	1	768	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1953

Living Area

476 sqft

Price/Sqft

$274

About this House

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN FOR HALF AS MUCH PER MONTH?!? Take a look today at this great turnkey southside home priced over ten thousand below assessed value. This home is perfect for an individual or a small family. It has a great living space and large bedroom as well as kitchen with all appliances included and a separate laundry area with newer washer/dryer combo. Fresh paint throughout the home gives it that move in ready feel. Plenty of space to build a garage on this oversized lot with matu

237 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 476 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1953. It last sold for $20,750 on May 1, 2014. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $130,400, with a rent estimate of $853/month.

Home Details for 237 E Payton Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 3

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Concrete

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1953Year Updated: 1995
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 1, 2014 Source: DMMLS #433829	Sold	$20,750
Jul 4, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$32,900
Mar 25, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$32,900 Price decreased by 11%
Dec 23, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$36,900 Price decreased by 8%
Sep 2, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$39,900 Price decreased by 7%
Jul 1, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$42,900 Price decreased by 0%
Jan 16, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$43,000 Price decreased by 9%
Nov 7, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$47,000 Price decreased by 6%
Aug 27, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$50,000 Price decreased by 9%
Aug 8, 2009 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$54,900
Sep 10, 2002 Source: N/A	Sold	$43,500
Jul 28, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$28,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$1,648	$92,700

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.
Parent Review
4mo ago
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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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"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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"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 237 E Payton Ave

What is 237 E Payton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 237 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $130,400.
What is the price history for 237 E Payton Ave?
237 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $20,750 in May 2014.
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 237 E Payton Ave?
The lot at 237 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0.17 acres (7,492 sq ft).