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 301 E Payton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 301 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $199,100 .

What is the price history for 301 E Payton Ave?

301 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $116,900 in March 2011.

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 301 E Payton Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 301 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 301 E Payton Ave?

The lot at 301 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0 acres (80 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$199,100

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,344 sqft

301 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

Est. Refi. Payment $1,396/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 24, 2011 for $116,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$199K

Since last month

$8K (+4.2%)

Since last year

$14K (+7.4%)

Since last sale

$82K (+70.3%)

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 +83% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$199K
August 2026	$191K
July 2026	$190K
June 2026	$194K
May 2026	$197K
April 2026	$189K
March 2026	$175K
February 2026	$182K
January 2026	$181K
2025
December 2025	$178K
November 2025	$182K
October 2025	$182K
September 2025	$185K
August 2025	$184K
July 2025	$188K
June 2025	$192K
May 2025	$188K
April 2025	$186K
March 2025	$181K
February 2025	$177K
January 2025	$175K
2024
December 2024	$180K
November 2024	$179K
October 2024	$180K
September 2024	$181K
August 2024	$181K
July 2024	$186K
June 2024	$191K
May 2024	$189K
April 2024	$183K
March 2024	$177K
February 2024	$171K
January 2024	$165K
2023
December 2023	$171K
November 2023	$169K
October 2023	$171K
September 2023	$173K
August 2023	$174K
July 2023	$178K
June 2023	$176K
May 2023	$168K
April 2023	$161K
March 2023	$159K
February 2023	$154K
January 2023	$154K
2022
December 2022	$157K
November 2022	$159K
October 2022	$166K
September 2022	$169K
August 2022	$171K
July 2022	$174K
June 2022	$175K
May 2022	$173K
April 2022	$165K
March 2022	$161K
February 2022	$158K
January 2022	$157K
2021
December 2021	$158K
November 2021	$158K
October 2021	$160K
September 2021	$162K
August 2021	$162K
July 2021	$163K
June 2021	$157K
May 2021	$150K
April 2021	$145K
March 2021	$142K
February 2021	$139K
January 2021	$137K
2020
December 2020	$135K
November 2020	$134K
October 2020	$134K
September 2020	$135K
August 2020	$136K
July 2020	$136K
June 2020	$134K
May 2020	$135K
April 2020	$133K
March 2020	$133K
February 2020	$133K
January 2020	$132K
2019
December 2019	$130K
November 2019	$127K
October 2019	$126K
September 2019	$137K
August 2019	$139K
July 2019	$144K
June 2019	$136K
May 2019	$127K
April 2019	$126K
March 2019	$129K
February 2019	$128K
January 2019	$125K
2018
December 2018	$123K
November 2018	$123K
October 2018	$125K
September 2018	$125K
August 2018	$125K
July 2018	$122K
June 2018	$121K
May 2018	$120K
April 2018	$120K
March 2018	$119K
February 2018	$117K
January 2018	$114K
2017
December 2017	$118K
November 2017	$115K
October 2017	$115K
September 2017	$114K
August 2017	$110K
July 2017	$115K
June 2017	$112K
May 2017	$109K
April 2017	$106K
March 2017	$105K
February 2017	$102K
January 2017	$102K
2016
December 2016	$107K
November 2016	$107K
October 2016	$109K
September 2016	$109K

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
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
341 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$95,000	09/01/26	2	1	720
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

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
6007 SE 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$172,400	3	2	1,254	Off Market
242 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$196,600	3	1	910	Off Market
244 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.06	$250,500	3	2	1,477	Off Market
232 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$238,700	2	1	784	Off Market
226 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.08	$208,900	2	1	784	Off Market
220 E Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$226,600	2	2	1,434	Off Market
321 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$166,900	1	1	1,120	Off Market
313 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$213,000	3	2	784	Recently Sold
333 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.07	$198,600	4	1	1,278	Off Market
343 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$220,000	3	1	1,016	Recently Sold
6010 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.09	$189,400	2	1	876	Off Market
6014 SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.10	$129,400	2	1	644	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 1915

1,344 sqft

$148/sqft

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. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $199,100, with a rent estimate of $1,480/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 and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$116,900
Feb 11, 2008 Source: DMMLS #317259	Sold	$98,900
Nov 21, 2007 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$98,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,002	$181,200

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

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
5mo 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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"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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"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 301 E Payton Ave

What is 301 E Payton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 301 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $199,100.
What is the price history for 301 E Payton Ave?
301 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $116,900 in March 2011.
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 301 E Payton Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 301 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 301 E Payton Ave?
The lot at 301 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is about 0 acres (80 sq ft).