Polk County property record for 1716 E 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.309 acres (13,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,264 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage Jan 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-154-024 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-154-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,051 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,490 sqft (0.309 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 236 sqft |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1716 E 31ST CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 ELIHU PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIHU PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1716 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 17, 2023 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1716 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8620 |
| Document Number | 0000002503 |
| Book / Page | 19376 / 495 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-00002503 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1716 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8620 |
| Document Number | 0000002505 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19376/498 |
| Instrument | 2023-00002505 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1716 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8620 |
| Document Number | 0000002504 |
| Book / Page | 19376 / 497 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-00002504 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $353.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1716 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8620 |
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 | $242,700 (+14.27%) Land $40,500 Building $202,200 | $242,700 (+14.27%) Land $40,500 Building $202,200 | |
| 2024 | $4,264.00 (+6.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $212,400 (+23.85%) Land $34,900 Building $177,500 | $212,400 (+23.85%) Land $34,900 Building $177,500 | |
| 2022 | $171,500 Land $29,200 Building $142,300 | ||
| 2021 | $171,500 Land $29,200 Building $142,300 | ||
| 2020 | $3,988.00 |
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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