This southside ranch has it all! 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a primary bedroom with
private bath, and a yard that feels like a vacation. The kitchen features new granite
countertops and flooring that flows nicely to the living space with vaulted ceilings. There
are 3 bedrooms on the main floor (including the primary w private bath) and another full
bathroom with new tub/shower, flooring, and toilet. Outside the new French patio doors,
you will enter the backyard complete with a deck and swim deck, swimming pool,
fenced yard, shed and plenty of space for your garden beds. The lower level has 2
bedrooms, both with egress windows, a living space, laundry and ¾ bath. HVAC (2021)
Water heater (2021). Front deck, back deck and swim deck new in the
fall 2024.
Sold for $237,500
$237,500
221 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
5beds
1,094sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
9,626 Square Feet Lot
$239,000 Zestimate®
$217/sqft
$1,994 Estimated rent
Home value
$239,000
$225,000 - $253,000
$1,994/mo
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Swimming poolEgress windowsSwim deckVaulted ceilingsFenced yardBack deckFront deck
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Listed by:
Tony Sly (515)202-9859,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Angie Sly 515-202-0682,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Teresa Speck
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721625
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Washer
Features
- Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,094
- Total interior livable area: 1,094 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 950
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 9,626 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 193
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12000728000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2005
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: $217/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,543
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 42 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Sold | $237,500+1.1%$217/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #721625 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Pending sale | $235,000$215/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721625 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $235,000-4.1%$215/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721625 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $245,000-3.9%$224/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721625 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $255,000+93.2%$233/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721625 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2022 | Sold | $132,000+0.1%$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2005 | Sold | $131,900+1451.8%$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2004 | Sold | $8,500$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,122 +2.1% | $240,700 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $4,036 +4.3% | $215,600 |
| 2023 | $3,868 +0.8% | $215,600 +24.6% |
| 2022 | $3,836 +7.1% | $173,000 |
| 2021 | $3,582 -3.6% | $173,000 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $3,714 +8.1% | $152,100 |
| 2019 | $3,436 +1.2% | $152,100 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $3,396 | $136,400 |
| 2017 | $3,396 +9.5% | $136,400 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $3,102 | $126,400 |
| 2015 | $3,102 +6.2% | $126,400 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $2,922 | $123,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $123,000 -4.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $128,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $128,300 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $128,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $128,600 -7.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $139,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $139,000 +6.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $130,300 +942.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $12,500 +15.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,810 -9.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $11,920 |
| 2001 | -- | $11,920 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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