Polk County property record for 1821 E 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $122,500 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,760 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060/03500-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 060/03500-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,960 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 360 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1821 E 31ST CT |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50317-8621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 98 FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR OAKS |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1821 E 31st Ct is owned by a company that bought it in January 2023.
Source: Polk County records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3161 SE 22ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2401 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BELLEVUE STATE BANK |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20234254 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19383 / 843 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 1821 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8621 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3161 SE 22ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2413 |
| Document Number | 0000014173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 19430/555 |
| Instrument | 2023-00014173 |
| Name | BELLEVUE STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLEVUE, IA 52031 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 22, 2053 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1821 E 31ST CT, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8621 |
| Document Number | 0000004254 |
| Book / Page | 19383 / 843 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00004254 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3161 SE 22ND ST, DES MOINES, IA 50320-2413 |
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 | $218,700 Land $32,300 Building $186,400 | $218,700 Land $32,300 Building $186,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,760.00 | ||
| 2023 | $191,100 Land $27,800 Building $163,300 | $191,100 Land $27,800 Building $163,300 | |
| 2020 | $4,459.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1821 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 1821 E 31st Ct is low, with less than 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 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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