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#717202, Ashton Smith, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts
$260,000 List price
1215 Payton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$3,088
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,182 sqft
0.3 acres
$220 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1215 Payton Ave
This beautiful home sits in a quiet neighborhood on the Southwest side of Des Moines near the Des Moines airport, close to the beautiful trails of Gray's Lake and Water Works Park with plenty of local restaurants and things to do just a step away. The main level includes all four bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a very large eat in kitchen that opens up to a beautiful deck to relax and enjoy your own serene sanctuary. This home includes a well maintained two car detached garage, tucked back at the end of the driveway and next to a large and open backyard. The spacious lower level is perfect for entertaining with a stunning full bar, a huge family room with a cozy fireplace, its own bathroom and multiple rooms that could be used for a home office/gym/playroom or storage. This home is in an NFC approved neighborhood! Don't miss the chance to own this perfect home!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,182 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.269 Acres
Year built1973
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #714986
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $260,000
- Price/SqFt: $219
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,092
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: SW 14th to Payton, go East to property.
- Year Built: 1973
- Living Area: 1,182 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.269 Acres
- MLS Number: 714986
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 279-6700
- Office Email: Rhonda@RealEstateConcepts.net
- Listing Agent: Lindsey Crank
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 06, 2023 | Home Sold | $230,000 |
| Nov 28, 2017 | Home Sold | $154,000 |
| Jun 11, 2015 | Home Sold | $85,000 |
| Nov 29, 2007 | Home Sold | $143,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $230,300 | $4,092 |
| 2021 | $188,500 | $4,092 |
| 2020 | $170,000 | $4,092 |
| 2019 | $170,000 | $4,094 |
| 2018 | $153,900 | $4,094 |
| 2017 | $153,900 | $3,794 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Morris Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•1401 Geil Ave
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•5001 SW 14th St
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•4201 S Union St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $40,625. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
42%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
15%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Burlington
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Chevrolet
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Urban Adult Contemporary
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1215 Payton Ave
The listing price of 1215 Payton Ave property is $260,000.
The property 1215 Payton Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 1215 Payton Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1215 Payton Ave are: Morris Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Norwalk High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,092 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 6, 2023 for $230,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1215 Payton Ave has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1215 Payton Ave is 1,182 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1215 Payton Ave is 1973.
This home is located at 1215 Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Watrous South neighborhood. This 1,182 square foot home, which was built in 1973, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $260,000.
While more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 58 listings sold at asking price, and more than 141 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $215,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 41 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.