1. Home
  2. Iowa
  3. Polk County
  4. Des Moines
  5. E Payton Ave

2297 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2297 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,448 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size1.97 acres (85,987 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$121,500 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill$3,622 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Transfer
Jun 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN120/07171-370-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN120/07171-370-000
Alternative APN
  • 782425351001

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,448 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,886 sqft
1st Floor Area1,224 sqft
Upper Floors Area224 sqft
Basement Area1,278 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area85,987 sqft (1.97 acres)
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area210 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address2297 E PAYTON AVE
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50320-9607
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description-EX N 33F- E 200F W 710F N 463F S 1/2 SW 1/4 SEC 25-78-24
Legal Range24W
Legal Township78N
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionSEC 25-78-24
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOMFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2033
Census Tract10805

Owner

2297 E Payton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.

Source: Polk County records, as of April 24, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2297 E PAYTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9607
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 17, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 4, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 1, 2004
Deed Document Number20192018-00086643
Deed Book / Page17352 / 565
Prior Transfer DateMar 22, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000095800
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 17, 2026
Property Address2297 E PAYTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9607
Document Number0000021558
Book / Page20486 / 811
Instrument DateApr 15, 2026
Instrument202621558
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address2297 E PAYTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9607

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateJun 4, 2019
Property Address2297 E PAYTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9607
Document Number0000086643
Book / Page017352 / 000565
Instrument DateJun 3, 2019
Instrument86643
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 8, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$194.40
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2297 E PAYTON AVE DES MOINES IA 503209607, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9607

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictDes Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$227,600 Land $68,000 Building $159,600$227,600 Land $68,000 Building $159,600
2024$3,622.00
2023$213,600 Land $62,900 Building $150,700$213,600 Land $62,900 Building $150,700
2020$3,116.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2297 E Payton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 2297 E Payton Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDES MOINES WATER WORKS
serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW)
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · May 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		2,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile, Verizon.

Nearby Properties on E Payton Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures