Polk County property record for 1817 E 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,063 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,564 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7923-32-176-007 |
| Primary APN | 7923-32-176-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,063 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,726 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,063 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,063 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 405 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1817 E 31ST CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 LOT 100 & ALL LOT 99 FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 79N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 99,100 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Polk County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1817 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017-00094613 |
| Deed Book / Page | 16950 / 0829 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1817 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8621 |
| Document Number | 201700094613 |
| Book / Page | 16950 / 0829 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00094613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $239.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1817 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8621 |
| Document Number | 201700094615 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2017-00094615 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Document Number | 0000094617 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16950/0858 |
| Instrument | 2017-00094617 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50314 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1817 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8621 |
| Document Number | 0000094615 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 1817 E 31ST ST DES MOINES IA 50317, DES MOINES, IA 50317 |
| Document Number | 0000094615 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016950/000834 |
| Instrument | 94615 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 5, 2048 |
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 | $215,100 (+14.54%) Land $41,000 Building $174,100 | $215,100 (+14.54%) Land $41,000 Building $174,100 | |
| 2024 | $3,564.00 (-0.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $187,800 Land $35,300 Building $152,500 | $187,800 Land $35,300 Building $152,500 | |
| 2020 | $3,596.00 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 76% 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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