Good income with minimal bother. Pluses the include location (in a quiet neighborhood on the bus route, near a bike path, close to Ashby Park and walking distance to downtown Beaverdale and grocery stores) as well as the following: 1997 New Siding, 1997 New Pella Windows, 1997 New Water Heater for 2743, 12/2000 New Furnaces, 6/2004 New Air Conditioners, 2004 New Roof, 2004 New Garage, 2006 New Gutters, Blown in insulation in roof, 2743 -- new carpet and paint. New tenant as of 1/21/12 has a one year lease ($500 per month) with a 30 day notice if property sells. Previous tenant was there for 18 years. 2741 -- one year lease for current tenant. Current tenant has been there for 5 years; His lease includes $450 per month and he services the lawn mowing and snow removal for both units. Both units have showers.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Bought with Kalen Ludwig• Peoples Company
Source:DMMLS #399936
Redfin Estimate
$201,542
$37K since sold in August 2023$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 27.2% higher than the average sale price ($158K) of 6 comparable homes.
Good income with minimal bother. Pluses the include location (in a quiet neighborhood on the bus route, near a bike path, close to Ashby Park and walking distance to downtown Beaverdale and grocery stores) as well as the following: 1997 New Siding, 1997 New Pella Windows, 1997 New Water Heater for 2743, 12/2000 New Furnaces, 6/2004 New Air Conditioners, 2004 New Roof, 2004 New Garage, 2006 New Gutters, Blown in insulation in roof, 2743 -- new carpet and paint. New tenant as of 1/21/12 has a one year lease ($500 per month) with a 30 day notice if property sells. Previous tenant was there for 18 years. 2741 -- one year lease for current tenant. Current tenant has been there for 5 years; His lease includes $450 per month and he services the lawn mowing and snow removal for both units. Both units have showers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,520 (+2.1%)
$33,900 + $157,600
$191,500
2024
$3,448 (+6.2%)
$30,500 + $144,800
$175,300
2023
$3,248 (+0.8%)
$30,500 + $144,800
$175,300
2022
$3,222 (+6.7%)
$25,400 + $112,400
$137,800
2021
$3,020 (−3.7%)
$25,400 + $112,400
$137,800
2020
$3,136 (+11.1%)
$25,400 + $112,400
$137,800
2019
$2,822 (+1.0%)
$22,400 + $98,600
$121,000
2018
$2,794 (+11.0%)
$22,400 + $98,600
$121,000
2017
$2,518 (+4.9%)
$19,000 + $86,000
$105,000
2016
$2,400 (−11.2%)
$16,500 + $76,600
$93,100
2013
$2,704
$15,800 + $74,500
$90,300
Tax history for 2741 Payne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,520 (+2.1%)
$33,900 + $157,600
$191,500
2024
$3,448 (+6.2%)
$30,500 + $144,800
$175,300
2023
$3,248 (+0.8%)
$30,500 + $144,800
$175,300
2022
$3,222 (+6.7%)
$25,400 + $112,400
$137,800
2021
$3,020 (−3.7%)
$25,400 + $112,400
$137,800
2020
$3,136 (+11.1%)
$25,400 + $112,400
$137,800
2019
$2,822 (+1.0%)
$22,400 + $98,600
$121,000
2018
$2,794 (+11.0%)
$22,400 + $98,600
$121,000
2017
$2,518 (+4.9%)
$19,000 + $86,000
$105,000
2016
$2,400 (−11.2%)
$16,500 + $76,600
$93,100
2013
$2,704
$15,800 + $74,500
$90,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Feb 5, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Feb 5, 2013 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,287
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ARNOLDS PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,287
Building Sq. Ft: 2,454
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: E 50F S 150F LOT 48 ARNOLD'S PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,500
Legal Lot Number: 48
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.172
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,287
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08000245000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$192,000 – $232,000
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