Discover this charming two bedroom ranch home. The bright open floor plan features hardwood flooring. The primary bedroom has a walk in closet. The partially finished basement provides abundant storage. Enjoy summer evenings on the back deck. Enjoy the fully fenched backyard. Public transportation is just a few steps away. The living room is spacious and great for family time and entertainment. Roof is newer.
For sale by owner
$135,000
511 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
6,250sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1918
143 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$22/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bright open floor planHardwood flooringBack deck
- 79 days
- 1,018
- 14
Listed by:
Property Owner (515) 779-9979
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 143 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12002497000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- masonry
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $22/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,180
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,297/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $135,000+126.9%$22/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2010 | Sold | $59,500-38.7%$10/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #361651 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2009 | Listing removed | $97,000$16/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #334276 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2009 | Price change | $97,000-11%$16/sqft |
Source: Listhub #334276 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2008 | Listed for sale | $109,000+65.2%$17/sqft |
Source: Listhub #334276 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/1999 | Sold | $66,000$11/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,180 +2.3% | $135,000 +13.6% |
| 2024 | $2,132 +7.2% | $118,800 |
| 2023 | $1,988 +0.9% | $118,800 +27.5% |
| 2022 | $1,970 +23.3% | $93,200 |
| 2021 | $1,598 -3.5% | $93,200 +14.5% |
| 2020 | $1,656 +12.5% | $81,400 |
| 2019 | $1,472 +1.5% | $81,400 +13.1% |
| 2018 | $1,450 | $72,000 |
| 2017 | $1,450 +11.4% | $72,000 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $1,302 | $66,300 |
| 2015 | $1,302 +4.7% | $66,300 +3.8% |
| 2014 | $1,244 | $63,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $63,900 -4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,000 +3.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $64,700 -15.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $76,400 -7.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $82,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $82,200 +8% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,100 +7.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $70,810 +18.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,790 |
| 2001 | -- | $59,790 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
