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#721095, York Taenzer, Listing office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
$292,900 List price
1801 Payton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$3,478
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,290 sqft
0.2 acres
$227 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1801 Payton Ave
Well-maintained & updated 4-level split featuring a large vaulted addition that lives like a ranch layout. The vault creates a bright, open main living space filled with natural light. Kitchen includes pull-outs for added convenience, S/S refrigerator, gas range, hardwood floors, good amount of counter space, plus a bonus table built to match. Two separate dining spaces and easy access to maintenance-free deck, gives you options for dining or entertaining. Head up one short flight and find 3 bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, and an updated full bath. Head down and find a second family room or office space with daylight windows, plus oversized laundry room with walk-out access. Continue down to find an oversized, tiled space perfect for a game room or another family room. This level also offers a large updated 3/4 bath with dual sinks. You can?t miss the built-ins offering a place for all of your stuff, including a built-in safe. Outside, find a convenient shed under deck, a bonus concrete patio and 2-car garage. Appreciate the newer vinyl siding, gutters and fascia ( all in 2014), new furnace (2022), A/C (2018) and whole house humidifier (2018). Great SW DSM location convenient to HWY 5, downtown & airport. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,290 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.227 Acres
Year built1966
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #719515
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Patio, Storage
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $292,900
- Price/SqFt: $227
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,892
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: From Fleur Drive, head east on Payton until you get to home.
- Year Built: 1966
- Living Area: 1,290 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.227 Acres
- MLS Number: 719515
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
- Office Phone: (515) 223-9492
- Office Email: info@precisiondsm.com
- Listing Agent: Gina Friedrichsen
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2004 | Home Sold | $148,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $271,900 | $4,892 |
| 2021 | $216,800 | $4,892 |
| 2020 | $197,500 | $4,892 |
| 2019 | $197,500 | $4,460 |
| 2018 | $176,400 | $4,460 |
| 2017 | $176,400 | $4,152 |
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
0.7 mi
•5001 SW 14th St
4
Jefferson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•2425 Watrous Ave
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 $48,443. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
34%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
12%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
College Basketball
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Books-a-Million
Dillards
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Logan's Roadhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Hyundai
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1801 Payton Ave
The listing price of 1801 Payton Ave property is $292,900.
The property 1801 Payton Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 1801 Payton Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1801 Payton Ave are: Morris Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 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 $4,892 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 24, 2004 for $148,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1801 Payton Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1801 Payton Ave is 1,290 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1801 Payton Ave is 1966.
This home is located at 1801 Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Watrous South neighborhood. This 1,290 square foot home, which was built in 1966, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $292,900.
While more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 69 listings sold at asking price, and more than 143 were sold below. In May 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.9% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 42 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,247.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.