Polk County property record for 3400 E Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,582 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,514 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,750 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7823-30-403-016 |
| Primary APN | 7823-30-403-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,582 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 3,426 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,582 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,514 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Width | 48.2 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Deck Area | 148 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3400 E PAYTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50320-9338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 72 STERLING TRACE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | STERLING TRACE PLAT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALLEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10805 |
The current owner of 3400 E Payton Ave bought it in June 2009.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3400 E PAYTON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50320-9338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009-00083766 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13062 / 0741 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 1, 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 | $262,200 Land $46,000 Building $216,200 | $262,200 Land $46,000 Building $216,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,750.00 | ||
| 2023 | $243,300 Land $41,700 Building $201,600 | $243,300 Land $41,700 Building $201,600 | |
| 2020 | $4,194.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3400 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.
Wildfire risk around 3400 E Payton Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, T-Mobile.
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