Polk County property record for 1723 E 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,218 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-176-010 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-176-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,272 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,580 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1723 E 31ST CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 35F LOT 103 & N 30F LOT 104 FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 103,104 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1723 E 31st Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1723 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Jan 23, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VERIDIAN CU |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018-00055133 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17218 / 0872 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1723 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8619 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1723 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8619 |
| Document Number | 0000033361 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18082/30 |
| Instrument | 2020-00033361 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1723 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8619 |
| Document Number | 0000055133 |
| Book / Page | 017218 / 000872 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 55133 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $216.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1723 E 31ST CT DES MOINES IA 503178619, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8619 |
| Document Number | 55135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017218/000876 |
| Instrument | 55135 |
| Name | VERIDIAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WATERLOO, IA 50701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 22, 2049 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1723 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8619 |
| Document Number | 0000032330 |
| Book / Page | 017120 / 000517 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 32330 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $166.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2610 37TH ST DES MOINES IA 503104515, DES MOINES, IA 50310-4515 |
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 | $195,300 Land $36,100 Building $159,200 | $195,300 Land $36,100 Building $159,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,218.00 | ||
| 2023 | $170,500 Land $31,100 Building $139,400 | $170,500 Land $31,100 Building $139,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,246.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1723 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 1723 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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