1422 31st St Des Moines, IA 50311
Drake NeighborhoodEstimated payment $952/month
Total Views
137,812
2
Beds
1
Bath
829
Sq Ft
$169
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Sun or Florida Room
- No HOA
- Family Room
- Mud Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Asbestos
About This Home
Welcome to 1422 31st St—an updated 1.5-story in the heart of Des Moines with the versatile spaces buyers and investors love. Step in from the enclosed front porch to a light, clean main level with newer flooring and fresh interior paint. The kitchen and dining flow easily, and the back enclosed porch/mudroom adds everyday convenience. Upstairs you’ll find comfortable bedrooms plus a window-wrapped enclosed porch off one bedroom—perfect for a reading nook, office, plants, or play space. Major peace-of-mind improvements include an updated roof, along with ongoing cosmetic refreshes. The home carries an active rental certificate through August 2026, offering turn-key potential for investors. Home is unoccupied—quick possession possible. Come see the porches, natural light, and flexible layout that make this one stand out.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,542
Year Built
- Built in 1915
Lot Details
- 7,150 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Wood Fence
- Property is zoned N5
Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Asbestos
Interior Spaces
- 829 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Dining Area
- Sun or Florida Room
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
Flooring
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 7924-32-432-018
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,416 | $135,100 | $29,600 | $105,500 |
| 2024 | $2,416 | $122,800 | $26,700 | $96,100 |
| 2023 | $2,300 | $122,800 | $26,700 | $96,100 |
| 2022 | $2,282 | $97,600 | $21,900 | $75,700 |
| 2021 | $2,158 | $97,600 | $21,900 | $75,700 |
| 2020 | $2,242 | $86,500 | $19,500 | $67,000 |
| 2019 | $1,872 | $86,500 | $19,500 | $67,000 |
| 2018 | $1,848 | $78,200 | $17,500 | $60,700 |
| 2017 | $1,744 | $78,200 | $17,500 | $60,700 |
| 2016 | $1,694 | $73,000 | $16,200 | $56,800 |
| 2015 | $1,694 | $73,000 | $16,200 | $56,800 |
| 2014 | $1,556 | $67,300 | $15,000 | $52,300 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 10/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/25/2025 09/25/25 | For Sale | $140,000 | +64.7% | $169 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/03/2018 11/03/18 | Sold | $85,000 | -11.5% | $103 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/05/2018 10/05/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/10/2018 07/10/18 | For Sale | $96,000 | -- | $116 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $85,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $63,000 | Itc | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $34,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $72,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $63,500 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 726070
APN: 100-09639000000
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