Polk County property record for 1618 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,930 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/02715-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/02715-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,774 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,948 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 974 sqft |
| Basement Area | 974 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 174 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,250 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1618 E 31ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 40 ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1618 E 31st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1618 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265913 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20409 / 400 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1618 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8661 |
| Document Number | 0000005913 |
| Book / Page | 20409 / 400 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00005913 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $319.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1618 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8661 |
| Document Number | 0000005914 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-00005914 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.37% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.3% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 10.3% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1618 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8661 |
| Document Number | 0000079021 |
| Book / Page | 18665 / 632 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00079021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $295.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1618 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8661 |
| Document Number | 0000079023 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-00079023 |
| Name | INLANTA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 | $231,500 Land $36,700 Building $194,800 | $231,500 Land $36,700 Building $194,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,930.00 | ||
| 2023 | $199,800 Land $31,600 Building $168,200 | $199,800 Land $31,600 Building $168,200 | |
| 2020 | $2,918.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1618 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 1618 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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