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 420 E Payton Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 420 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $187,000 .

What is the price history for 420 E Payton Ave?

420 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $132,400 in May 2020.

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 420 E Payton Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 420 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

Does 420 E Payton Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 420 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$187,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
744 sqft

420 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Fort Des Moines

Est. Refi. Payment $1,315/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 11, 2020 for $132,400

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$187K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$2K (+1.1%)

Since last sale

$55K (+41.2%)

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 +59% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$187K
August 2026	$189K
July 2026	$188K
June 2026	$189K
May 2026	$188K
April 2026	$187K
March 2026	$183K
February 2026	$179K
January 2026	$179K
2025
December 2025	$178K
November 2025	$181K
October 2025	$182K
September 2025	$185K
August 2025	$184K
July 2025	$187K
June 2025	$187K
May 2025	$187K
April 2025	$187K
March 2025	$182K
February 2025	$181K
January 2025	$181K
2024
December 2024	$182K
November 2024	$185K
October 2024	$185K
September 2024	$185K
August 2024	$186K
July 2024	$187K
June 2024	$188K
May 2024	$188K
April 2024	$186K
March 2024	$182K
February 2024	$179K
January 2024	$178K
2023
December 2023	$177K
November 2023	$177K
October 2023	$179K
September 2023	$179K
August 2023	$180K
July 2023	$173K
June 2023	$171K
May 2023	$178K
April 2023	$172K
March 2023	$169K
February 2023	$167K
January 2023	$167K
2022
December 2022	$169K
November 2022	$170K
October 2022	$176K
September 2022	$177K
August 2022	$177K
July 2022	$179K
June 2022	$179K
May 2022	$178K
April 2022	$170K
March 2022	$166K
February 2022	$161K
January 2022	$159K
2021
December 2021	$157K
November 2021	$156K
October 2021	$153K
September 2021	$152K
August 2021	$152K
July 2021	$152K
June 2021	$150K
May 2021	$147K
April 2021	$145K
March 2021	$144K
February 2021	$142K
January 2021	$138K
2020
December 2020	$135K
November 2020	$136K
October 2020	$135K
September 2020	$134K
August 2020	$134K
July 2020	$135K
June 2020	$134K
May 2020	$133K
April 2020	$127K
March 2020	$126K
February 2020	$126K
January 2020	$126K
2019
December 2019	$124K
November 2019	$123K
October 2019	$122K
September 2019	$122K
August 2019	$125K
July 2019	$122K
June 2019	$120K
May 2019	$120K
April 2019	$119K
March 2019	$122K
February 2019	$118K
January 2019	$115K
2018
December 2018	$119K
November 2018	$125K
October 2018	$132K
September 2018	$132K
August 2018	$132K
July 2018	$131K
June 2018	$130K
May 2018	$131K
April 2018	$129K
March 2018	$128K
February 2018	$127K
January 2018	$127K
2017
December 2017	$129K
November 2017	$127K
October 2017	$125K
September 2017	$126K
August 2017	$125K
July 2017	$123K
June 2017	$123K
May 2017	$123K
April 2017	$122K
March 2017	$121K
February 2017	$120K
January 2017	$120K
2016
December 2016	$119K
November 2016	$119K
October 2016	$119K
September 2016	$117K

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	0.08	Single-Family Home	$220,000	06/01/26	3	1	1,016

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
414 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$218,300	3	2	864	Off Market
408 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.03	$197,100	2	1.5	800	Off Market
404 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$174,300	2	1	800	Off Market
400 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$192,300	2	2	800	Off Market
401 Hart Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$120,000	2	1	720	For Sale
407 Hart Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$144,900	2	1	720	Off Market
426 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.01	$175,900	2	2	962	Off Market
430 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.02	$85,000	2	1	744	Recently Sold
436 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.04	$109,900	2	1	720	Off Market
5916 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$149,300	3	1	972	Off Market
5912 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315	0.05	$183,800	3	1	1,202	Off Market
1100 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315	1.12	$201,000	3	1	1,040	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 1950

744 sqft

$251/sqft

Garage

About this House

Cozy house in a great south side location featuring 2 full baths, attached 2 car garage, and modern deck overlooking a spacious back yard Over 1000 sq/ft of living space, plus 480 sq/ft unfinished in the basement. This home features a master suite with attached full bath and nice size family room. Newer windows throughout. HSA home warranty included.

420 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 744 sqft single-family home in Fort Des Moines, built in 1950. It last sold for $132,400 on May 11, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $187,000, with a rent estimate of $1,450/month.

Home Details for 420 E Payton Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt, OtherDeckExterior: Other, BrickFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10573 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 11, 2020 Source: DMMLS #600460	Sold	$132,400
Mar 17, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$126,900
Mar 11, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$126,900 Price decreased by 2%
Mar 6, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$129,000
Oct 30, 2015 Source: DMMLS #503831	Sold	$113,500
Sep 9, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$114,900
Feb 8, 2013 Source: DMMLS #407516	Sold	$29,900
Dec 15, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$29,900 Price decreased by 25%
Nov 6, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$39,900 Price decreased by 20%
Sep 28, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$49,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,878	$172,800

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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"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 420 E Payton Ave

What is 420 E Payton Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 420 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA is $187,000.
What is the price history for 420 E Payton Ave?
420 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA last sold for $132,400 in May 2020.
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 420 E Payton Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 420 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
Does 420 E Payton Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 420 E Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA has in-unit laundry.