Polk County property record for 1615 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $188,500 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,240 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-154-017 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-154-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,960 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,200 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1615 E 31ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1615 E 31st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1615 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Jul 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jul 11, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-00016616 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19442 / 573 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1615 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660 |
| Document Number | 0000016616 |
| Book / Page | 19442 / 573 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00016616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $300.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1615 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660 |
| Document Number | 0000016617 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00016617 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1615 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660 |
| Document Number | 0000057932 |
| Book / Page | 19193 / 597 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00057932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $271.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1615 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660 |
| Document Number | 0000057933 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00057933 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1615 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660 |
| Document Number | 201800003055 |
| Book / Page | 16996 / 0440 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00003055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $239.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1615 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8660 |
| Document Number | 201800003057 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-00003057 |
| Name | BANKERS TRUST COMPANY NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
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 | $185,000 Land $36,700 Building $148,300 | $185,000 Land $36,700 Building $148,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,240.00 | ||
| 2023 | $161,400 Land $31,600 Building $129,800 | $161,400 Land $31,600 Building $129,800 | |
| 2020 | $3,048.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1615 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 1615 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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