Polk County property record for 1608 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,068 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,434 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-153-030 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-153-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,250 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1608 E 31ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1608 E 31st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1608 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Transfer VERIDIAN CU |
| Oct 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00062829 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17250 / 0618 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1608 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8661 |
| Document Number | 0000062831 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1608 E 31ST ST DES MOINES IA 503178661, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8661 |
| Document Number | 0000062831 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017250/000621 |
| Instrument | 62831 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 3, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1608 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8661 |
| Document Number | 0000035357 |
| Book / Page | 016698 / 000982 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1608 E 31ST ST DES MOINES IA 503178661, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8661 |
| Document Number | 0000035357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016698/000982 |
| Instrument | 35357 |
| Name | COMMUNITY CHOICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | JOHNSTON, IA 50131 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 25, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $207,100 Land $36,700 Building $170,400 | $207,100 Land $36,700 Building $170,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,434.00 | ||
| 2023 | $181,300 Land $31,600 Building $149,700 | $181,300 Land $31,600 Building $149,700 | |
| 2020 | $3,450.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1608 E 31st St 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 1608 E 31st St is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 434 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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