Polk County property record for 1816 E 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,636 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $307,500 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,318 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Mortgage Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/02729-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/02729-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,636 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,032 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,436 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 396 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,200 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 510 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 510 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 185 sqft |
| Patio Area | 238 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1816 E 31ST CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 35 F LT 3 & ALL LT 4 ELIHU PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIHU PLACE PLAT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3132 GLENARM CT, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5640 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202248607 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19152 / 124 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023623 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1816 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8622 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3132 GLENARM CT, DES MOINES, IA 50310-5640 |
| Document Number | 0000042495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 20212/271 |
| Instrument | 2025-00042495 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 3160 CROW CANYON RD STE 400, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1816 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8622 |
| Document Number | 0000051313 |
| Book / Page | 19163 / 451 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-00051313 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1816 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8622 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
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 | $309,600 (+14.54%) Land $41,100 Building $268,500 | $309,600 (+14.54%) Land $41,100 Building $268,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,318.00 (+3.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $270,300 Land $35,400 Building $234,900 | $270,300 Land $35,400 Building $234,900 | |
| 2020 | $5,130.00 |
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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