Polk County property record for 3264 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,034 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120/07007-525-002 |
| Primary APN | 120/07007-525-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,385 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 563 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3264 E PAYTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-9324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | -EX S 33F- BEG 304F W OF SE COR THN W 130F N 33F NE 67.88F N 125F E116F S 225F TO POB W 1/2 NE 1/4 SW FRL 1/4 SEC 30-78-23 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 78N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEC 30-78-23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALLEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
3264 E Payton Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3264 E PAYTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201462512 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15105 / 240 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Carlisle Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,200 Land $53,800 Building $111,400 | $165,200 Land $53,800 Building $111,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,034.00 | ||
| 2023 | $153,800 Land $49,800 Building $104,000 | $153,800 Land $49,800 Building $104,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,538.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3264 E Payton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3264 E Payton Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 317 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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