Polk County property record for 1719 E 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,636 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $11,450,500 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,140 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03505-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03505-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,208 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,636 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1719 E 31ST CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 20F LT 104 & N 3F LT F ADJ & ALL LOT 105 FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1719 E 31st Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2018.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 13, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1719 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015155601 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15811 / 91 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000061271 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1719 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8619 |
| Document Number | 0000061271 |
| Book / Page | 016810 / 000111 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 61271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1719 E 31ST CT DES MOINES IA 503178619, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8619 |
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 | $202,400 Land $37,100 Building $165,300 | $202,400 Land $37,100 Building $165,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,140.00 | ||
| 2023 | $177,100 Land $31,900 Building $145,200 | $177,100 Land $31,900 Building $145,200 | |
| 2020 | $3,336.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1719 E 31st Ct 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 1719 E 31st Ct is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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