For sale by owner

$135,000

511 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

6,250sqft

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SingleFamily

Built in 1918

143 Acres Lot

$148,300 Zestimate^®

$22/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Bright open floor planHardwood flooringBack deck

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.

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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

$148,300

$131,000 - $165,000

$1,129/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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