Polk County property record for 1715 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,998 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Line of Credit Oct 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-154-012 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-154-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,932 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,800 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 668 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1715 E 31ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8662 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 80 F N 90 F LOT 13 ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIHU PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1715 E 31st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1715 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8662 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006-00033503 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11312 / 0293 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1715 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8662 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1715 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8662 |
| Document Number | 0000076834 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19283/154 |
| Instrument | 2022-00076834 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1715 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8662 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1715 E 31ST ST F, F, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8619 |
| Document Number | 0000076835 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19283/160 |
| Instrument | 2022-00076835 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 59 Months |
| Due | Sep 27, 2027 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1715 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8662 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 19045/353 |
| Instrument | 2022-00025010 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1715 E 31ST ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8662 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000014530 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16610/0212 |
| Instrument | 2017-00014530 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2032 |
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 | $238,700 Land $41,700 Building $197,000 | $238,700 Land $41,700 Building $197,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,998.00 | ||
| 2023 | $209,400 Land $35,900 Building $173,500 | $209,400 Land $35,900 Building $173,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,930.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1715 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 1715 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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