Polk County property record for 1722 E 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,230 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,122 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-154-023 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-154-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,378 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,470 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,230 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1722 E 31ST CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 ELIHU PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIHU PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| 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 | 1722 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014-00019325 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14935 / 0057 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $247,100 (+14.61%) Land $36,700 Building $210,400 | $247,100 (+14.61%) Land $36,700 Building $210,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,122.00 (-0.82%) | ||
| 2023 | $215,600 Land $31,600 Building $184,000 | $215,600 Land $31,600 Building $184,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,156.00 |
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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