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For sale
$195,000
3beds
1,080sqft

801 Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

3beds
1,080sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1952
9,016 sqft
1 Attached garage space
$181 price/sqft

What's special

Solid brick ranch on a desirable corner lot with a spacious backyard! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the durability of brick construction, a functional layout, and endless potential to make it your own. Enjoy the oversized backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, pets, or play. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, and downtown Des Moines, this home is ready for its next owner.

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Likely to sell faster than

Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746675MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

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Listed by:

Misty Darling (515)962-5555,

BH&G Real Estate Innovations,

Sheila Dickson 515-782-2552,

BH&G Real Estate Innovations

Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746675MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
  • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
  • Central Air
Features
  • Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 1,080
  • Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
  • Stories: 1
Lot
  • Size: 9,016 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 69 x 130
  • Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
  • Parcel number: 12005423000000
  • Zoning: N3A

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Brick
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
  • Resale
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1952

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $181/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $212,800
  • Annual tax amount: $3,841
  • Date on market: 8/5/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 27 days
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

DateEventPrice
8/5/2026Listed for sale$195,000$181/sqft
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Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$3,416 +2.3%$212,800 +12.7%
2024$3,338 -0.1%$188,800
2023$3,340 +0.8%$188,800 +22.6%
2022$3,312 +5%$154,000
2021$3,154 -3.5%$154,000 +11.4%
2020$3,270 +5.2%$138,300
2019$3,108 +1.3%$138,300 +8.6%
2018$3,068 $127,400
2017$3,068 +2.5%$127,400 +1.4%
2016$2,992 $125,600
2015$2,992 +12.1%$125,600 +7.8%
2014$2,668 $116,500
2013-- $116,500 -1.2%
2012-- $117,900
2011-- $117,900 -7.5%
2010-- $127,400
2009-- $127,400 +10.4%
2008-- $115,400
2007-- $115,400 +10.1%
2006-- $104,800
2005-- $104,800 +0.4%
2003-- $104,380 +31.6%
2002-- $79,290
2001-- $79,290

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$1,289/mo
Principal & interest
$1044
Property taxes
$245
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Estimated market value

$191,800

$182,000 - $201,000

$1,470/mo

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Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines

Nearby schools

South Union Elementary School
Grades K-51.2 miles
4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
McCombs Middle School
Grades 6-81.1 miles
4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10
Student Progress Rating
6/10
Lincoln High School
Grades 9-122.2 miles
2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10
College Readiness Rating
1/10
Student Progress Rating
4/10