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1613 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1613 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 996 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.211 acres (9,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$68,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$2,690 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2025 Line of Credit
Apr 2026 Transfer
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN060/02695-000-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN060/02695-000-000
Alternative APN
  • 792332154018

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area996 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,724 sqft
1st Floor Area741 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area255 sqft
Basement Area728 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,200 sqft (0.211 acres)
Lot Dimensions184 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area384 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address1613 E 31ST ST
CityDES MOINES
StateIA
Zip50317-8660
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 19 ELIHU PLACE
Legal SubdivisionELIHU PLACE
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Township / Civil DivisionLEE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract1900

Owner

1613 E 31st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.

Source: Polk County records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 29, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
VERIDIAN CU
Apr 7, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 18, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 24, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 8, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 8, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 12, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 10, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 10, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 8, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201932989
Deed Book / Page17538 / 293
Prior Transfer DateMar 11, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000183389
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Property Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660

Mortgage

Document Number0000030003
DateMay 29, 2025
Book Page20151/592
Instrument2025-00030003
Lender
NameVERIDIAN CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPO BOX 6000, WATERLOO, IA 50704
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueMay 28, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 7, 2026
Property Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660
Document Number0000019159
Book / Page20475 / 175
Instrument DateApr 6, 2026
Instrument202619159
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 18, 2023
Property Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660
Document Number0000018252
Book / Page19449 / 206
Instrument DateApr 14, 2023
Instrument2023-00018252
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$108.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateMar 24, 2020
Property Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660
Document Number0000079737
Book / Page017747 / 000025
Instrument DateMar 18, 2020
Instrument79737
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 6, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1613 E 31ST ST DES MOINES IA 503178660, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 8, 2019
Property Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660
Document Number0000032197
Book / Page017534 / 000630
Instrument DateSep 23, 2019
Instrument32197
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$152.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1613 E 31ST ST DES MOINES IA 503178660, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateOct 8, 2019
Property Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660
Document Number0000032198
Book / Page017534 / 000631
Instrument DateSep 19, 2019
Instrument32198
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1613 E 31ST ST DES MOINES IA 503178660, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPOLK IA
Recording DateApr 12, 2018
Property Address1613 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660
Document Number0000078278
Book / Page016881 / 000107
Instrument DateApr 6, 2013
Instrument78278
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$152.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1613 E 31ST ST DES MOINES IA 503178660, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660

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$156,200 Land $36,700 Building $119,500$156,200 Land $36,700 Building $119,500
2024$2,690.00
2023$136,700 Land $31,600 Building $105,100$136,700 Land $31,600 Building $105,100
2020$2,772.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1613 E 31st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1613 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 98.1% of Iowa
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 434 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
CenturyLink
Fiber		2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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