Polk County property record for 2540 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.31 acres (57,372 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $214,500 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,778 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7824-25-326-009 |
| Primary APN | 7824-25-326-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,540 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 57,372 sqft (1.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 295 ft deep x 194 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 728 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2540 E PAYTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-9318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL S BK 10294 PG 783 BEG 300F W & 49.5F N OF SE COR THN W 194.14F N 295.67F E 193.94F S 295.67F TO POB NE 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 78 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 25-78-24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
2540 E Payton Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2540 E PAYTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200900002910 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12716 / 0707 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000107684 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2540 E PAYTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9318 |
| Document Number | 0000107684 |
| Book / Page | 18801 / 423 |
| Map Reference | MB 10244 PG 394 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00107684 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2540 E PAYTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9318 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $332,200 Land $75,200 Building $257,000 | $332,200 Land $75,200 Building $257,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,778.00 | ||
| 2023 | $311,700 Land $69,600 Building $242,100 | $311,700 Land $69,600 Building $242,100 | |
| 2020 | $5,392.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2540 E Payton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2540 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Nextlink, T-Mobile.
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