For sale

$298,000

1835 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

4beds

1,476sqft

$2,122/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1960

0.35 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$202/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fully finished basementGenerously proportioned bedroomsBeautifully remodeled kitchenExpansive wide-open living spacesBrand-new roof

Nestled in a prime Des Moines Southside location just moments from the vibrant Southridge business district and Lincoln High School, 1835 Payton Ave delivers the ultimate combination of everyday convenience and major peace of mind with a brand-new roof and siding completed in 2025. Inside, the home boasts expansive, wide-open living spaces designed for seamless modern living, anchored by a beautifully remodeled kitchen, generously proportioned bedrooms, and a fully finished basement that offers incredible flexibility for a recreation room, home office, or extra living area. Step out the back door to discover a massive, flat, and fully fenced backyard that serves as an absolute dream space for children and pets to play safely. All information obtained from seller and public records.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,476
Total interior livable area: 1,476 sqft
Finished area below ground: 1,600

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
Exterior features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 0.35 Acres
Dimensions: 80 x 193
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 12001525000000
Zoning: N3A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1960

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $202/sqft
Tax assessed value: $305,400
Annual tax amount: $5,756
Date on market: 8/27/2026
Cumulative days on market: 6 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/27/2026	Listed for sale	$298,000+13.3%$202/sqft
Source: DMMLS #748048 Report a problem
3/18/2022	Sold	$263,000+1.2%$178/sqft
Source: DMMLS #645009 Report a problem
2/4/2022	Pending sale	$260,000$176/sqft
Source: DMMLS #645009 Report a problem
2/1/2022	Listed for sale	$260,000+116.5%$176/sqft
Source: DMMLS #645009 Report a problem
5/14/2021	Sold	$120,099+60.1%$81/sqft
Source: DMMLS #627967 Report a problem
5/3/2021	Pending sale	$75,000$51/sqft
Source: DMMLS #627967 Report a problem
4/30/2021	Listed for sale	$75,000$51/sqft
Source: DMMLS #627967 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,850 +2.1%	$305,400 +4.8%
2024	$5,732 +150.5%	$291,400
2023	$2,288 -51.5%	$291,400 +200.1%
2022	$4,716 +3.1%	$97,100 -51.8%
2021	$4,574 -3.7%	$201,600 +10%
2020	$4,752 +7.6%	$183,300
2019	$4,416 +1.1%	$183,300 +11.6%
2018	$4,370	$164,300
2017	$4,370 +10%	$164,300 +9%
2016	$3,972	$150,700
2015	$3,972 +11.3%	$150,700 +8.1%
2014	$3,570	$139,400
2013	--	$139,400
2012	--	$139,400
2011	--	$139,400 -9.7%
2010	--	$154,400
2009	--	$154,400 +0.8%
2008	--	$153,100
2007	--	$153,100 +12.6%
2006	--	$136,000
2005	--	$136,000 +10.4%
2003	--	$123,160 +19.1%
2002	--	$103,400
2001	--	$103,400