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#721962, Alex Wick, Listing office: RE/MAX Precision
$299,900 List price
1808 Payton Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
2 beds
1 full
1,094 sqft
0.4 acres
$274 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1808 Payton Ave
Recently renovated all-brick ranch on nearly half an acre with an incredible 30'x24' fully insulated heated and cooled 3-car garage! This move-in ready home features a spacious open layout with modern finishes throughout, including updated bathrooms, flooring, lighting, electrical, trim, and interior doors. The fully redesigned kitchen offers white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a mosaic backsplash; perfect for entertaining! The primary suite includes an en-suite bath with a rainfall shower, marble vanity, and Bluetooth speaker fan. The second bathroom has been fully renovated as well & includes a tub/shower with a tile surround. Head down into the lower level to enjoy a full home theater with 120" projector screen and Dolby Atmos surround sound complete with a theater concessions room with additional cabinetry, a full-size fridge, microwave, and sink. The mechanical room includes a dedicated workshop area, with additional unfinished space ideal for storage, a home office, or a future bedroom. Your fully fenced outdoor retreat features great patio space, mature trees, a storage shed, bocce/badminton court, and a fire pit! The garage offers attic access, storage, a garage vac, floor drain, and independent HVAC - ideal for hobbies, projects, or extra workspace. New AC for the house in 2024. Turnkey, updated, and one-of-a-kind! All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,094 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.389 Acres
Year built1953
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Three Car Garage
MLS #720911
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
- Interior: Dining Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Three Car Garage
- Exterior: Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $299,900
- Price/SqFt: $274
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,604
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Fleur drive to Payton then East to property
- Year Built: 1953
- Living Area: 1,094 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.389 Acres
- MLS Number: 720911
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
- Office Phone: (712) 541-8267
- Listing Agent: Jay Elsberry
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2019 | Home Sold | $215,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $270,200 | $3,604 |
| 2021 | $217,700 | $3,604 |
| 2020 | $147,800 | $3,604 |
| 2019 | $147,800 | $3,366 |
| 2018 | $133,800 | $3,328 |
| 2017 | $133,800 | $3,016 |
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. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type 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 1808 Payton Ave
The listing price of 1808 Payton Ave property is $299,900.
The property 1808 Payton Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 1808 Payton Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1808 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 $3,604 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 23, 2019 for $215,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1808 Payton Ave has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1808 Payton Ave is 1,094 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1808 Payton Ave is 1953.
This home is located at 1808 Payton Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Watrous South neighborhood. This 1,094 square foot home, which was built in 1953, sits on a 0.39 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $299,900.
Over 67 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 153 listings were sold below the listed price and 78 listings were sold for the listed price. In June 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7% less homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $216,801.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.