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1517 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1517 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.164 acres (7,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$267,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$4,546 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN100/09518-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN100/09518-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 792432429008

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,774 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,446 sqft
1st Floor Area867 sqft
Upper Floors Area672 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area235 sqft
Basement Area672 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,150 sqft (0.164 acres)
Lot Dimensions143 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area336 sqft
Deck Area140 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1517 31ST ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50311-2807
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 18 BLK 1 MERRITT & FISCHERS PARK
Legal SubdivisionMERRITT & FISCHERS PARK
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionDES MOINES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract1000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Middlesex Plat Historic District
listed 2000 · 241 contributing resources · NRIS 00000932

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1517 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2807
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 26, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202365830
Deed Book / Page19675 / 978
Prior Transfer DateJan 7, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000051429
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateDec 13, 2023
Property Address1517 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2807
Document Number0000065830
Book / Page19675 / 978
Instrument DateDec 12, 2023
Instrument2023-00065830
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$426.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1517 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50311-2807

Mortgage

Document Number0000065832
DateDec 13, 2023
Instrument2023-00065832
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2054

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$265,100 (+9.73%) Land $29,600 Building $235,500$265,100 (+9.73%) Land $29,600 Building $235,500
2024$4,546.00 (+11.64%)
2023$241,600 Land $26,700 Building $214,900$241,600 Land $26,700 Building $214,900
2020$4,072.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Google Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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