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

301 E Payton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,344 sqft

$192,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,322/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$192,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,322/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,344 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 301 E Payton Ave.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1915

Living Area

1,344 sqft

Price/Sqft

$143

Parking

Garage

About this House

Unique ranch style home with many updates including newer roof and siding, new furnace and hot water heater, new sump pump. Refurbished interior with new paint , new vinyl in kitchen and bath. Features include formal dining room off kitchen, and family area leading to sunken living room, new exterior doors and water proofed basement that could be finished for additional space. 24x24 detached garage built in '99. Contract terms. No sign

301 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,344 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1915. It last sold for $116,900 on Mar 24, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $192,500, with a rent estimate of $1,500/month.

Home Details for 301 E Payton Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4
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: Masonry
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 80 sqft

Price History for 301 E Payton Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/24/2011	$116,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/24/2011 Contract Date 03/22/2011 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/11/2008	$98,900	Sold	DMMLS #317259
Recording Date 02/11/2008 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/21/2007	$98,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$3,002
Assessment	$181,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 301 E Payton Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
343 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$220,000	06/01/26	3	1	1,016
224 E Diehl Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$112,000	07/07/26	3	1	768
606 Cummins Road, Des Moines, IA	0.32	Single-Family Home	-	-	3	1	1,472
341 E Lally St, Des Moines, IA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$152,302	03/31/26	2	1	800

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OFF MARKET
Est. $176,000
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1,254 sqft
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OFF MARKET
Est. $202,300
3 bd
1 ba
910 sqft
242 E Leland Ave,
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OFF MARKET
Est. $253,100
3 bd
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1,477 sqft
244 E Leland Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $240,800
2 bd
1 ba
784 sqft
232 E Leland Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,200
2 bd
1 ba
784 sqft
226 E Leland Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $234,700
2 bd
2 ba
1,434 sqft
220 E Leland Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $174,700
1 bd
1 ba
1,120 sqft
321 E Payton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD
DEC 8, 2025
$213,000
3 bd
2 ba
784 sqft
313 E Payton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Keller Williams Realty GDM
OFF MARKET
Est. $205,200
4 bd
1 ba
1,278 sqft
333 E Payton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
SOLD
JUN 1, 2026
$220,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,016 sqft
343 E Payton Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $193,500
2 bd
1 ba
876 sqft
6010 SE 4th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315
OFF MARKET
Est. $132,800
2 bd
1 ba
644 sqft
6014 SE 4th St,
Des Moines, IA 50315

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Neighborhood Overview

Fort Des Moines

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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

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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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