Polk County property record for 1612 E 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,684 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/02701-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/02701-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,528 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,056 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1612 E 31ST CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2932 JOHN PATTERSON RD, DES MOINES, IA 50317-3137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Jan 15, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202268040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19241 / 510 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1612 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8618 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000061234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18219/72 |
| Instrument | 2020-00061234 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1612 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8618 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000033232 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18449/336 |
| Instrument | 2021-00033232 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 356 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1612 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8618 |
| Document Number | 0000068040 |
| Book / Page | 19241 / 510 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00068040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $303.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1612 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8618 |
| Document Number | 0000055819 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1612 E 31ST CT DES MOINES IA 503178618, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8618 |
| Document Number | 0000055819 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017638/000910 |
| Instrument | 55819 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1612 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8618 |
| Document Number | 0000053392 |
| Book / Page | 017211 / 000413 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 53392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $228.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1612 E 31ST CT DES MOINES IA 503178618, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8618 |
| Document Number | 53394 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017211/000417 |
| Instrument | 53394 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2049 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 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 | $213,900 (+14.2%) Land $31,600 Building $182,300 | $213,900 (+14.2%) Land $31,600 Building $182,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,684.00 (+4.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $187,300 Land $27,200 Building $160,100 | $187,300 Land $27,200 Building $160,100 | |
| 2020 | $3,518.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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