$315,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2026

222 31st St Des Moines, IA 50312

Greenwood Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,076 Sq Ft
7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 8, 2026

$293 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

181 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2026

Discover the perfect blend of style, comfort, and prime location in this beautifully updated ranch home in the desirable South of Grand neighborhood. Tucked away on a serene, wooded lot, this move-in-ready gem boasts a private, fully fenced backyard with mature landscaping and a spacious open patio. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms (plus a 4th nonconforming), 2 modern baths, and a finished lower level featuring a stylish bar perfect for entertaining. The newly updated 4-season porch floods the home with natural light, highlighting its inviting charm. Recent upgrades include a new water heater, new washer/dryer, newer LeafGuard gutters, a newer roof, radon mitigation system, updated electrical, and sleek Corian countertops in the kitchen and main bath. Just steps from Greenwood Elementary, shops and restaurants on Ingersoll, this home is a rare find. Act fast to make it yours! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bo Cosens

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 10/03/2025

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Mya Larson

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,165

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned N3B

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,076 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 09007708000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,165

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 301.77
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 292.75
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Carpeting, Hardwood Floors, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath Lower: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial Finished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas, Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: 4 Season
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1076
  • Total Sq Ft: 1076

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Metal Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard, Open Patio, Screened Porch
  • Fence Type: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 1 Attached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1720
  • Lot S F: 7500
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 50X150
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09007708000000
  • Zoning: N3B

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 5165.28
  • Net Taxes: 4960.01

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2023
Closed on
Jul 13, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Stevie O'meara
RE/MAX Concepts
Buyer's Agent
Bo Cosens
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$321,900
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
3.87%
Views
13

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.41%
Original Mortgage
$305,805
Outstanding Balance
$296,041
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$21,922

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2019
Closed on
May 11, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Lynner
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Buyer's Agent
Tina Johnson
RE/MAX Concepts
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$219,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.57%
Original Mortgage
$75,920
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $322,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $220,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $157,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $305,805 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,920 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/08/2026 05/08/26 Sold $315,000 -3.0% $293 / Sq Ft
04/02/2026 04/02/26 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2026 03/23/26 Price Changed $324,700 -1.5% $302 / Sq Ft
12/09/2025 12/09/25 Price Changed $329,700 -1.5% $306 / Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 For Sale $334,700 +4.0% $311 / Sq Ft
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Sold $321,900 +3.9% $299 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/17/2023 06/17/23 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2023 06/16/23 For Sale $309,900 +40.9% $288 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Sold $219,900 0.0% $204 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2019 04/03/19 For Sale $219,900 -- $204 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $4,486 $274,500 $47,400 $227,100
2024 $4,486 $238,500 $42,000 $196,500
2023 $4,544 $238,500 $42,000 $196,500
2022 $4,338 $201,700 $36,300 $165,400
2021 $4,254 $194,400 $36,300 $158,100
2020 $4,414 $179,100 $33,400 $145,700
2019 $4,150 $179,100 $33,400 $145,700
2018 $4,084 $162,900 $29,600 $133,300
2017 $3,642 $162,900 $29,600 $133,300
2016 $3,562 $143,900 $25,900 $118,000
2015 $3,562 $143,900 $25,900 $118,000
2014 $3,528 $141,500 $25,000 $116,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bo Cosens

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Bo Cosens

    RE/MAX

    (515) 360-4401

    2 in this area

    170 Total Sales

    Bo Cosens
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Mya Larson

    RE/MAX

    (402) 607-9684

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Mya Larson
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  • Stevie O'meara

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Stevie O'meara

    RE/MAX

    (515) 868-8649

    1 in this area

    221 Total Sales

    Stevie O'meara
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  • Tina Johnson

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Tina Johnson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 314-5701

    2 in this area

    167 Total Sales

    Tina Johnson
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Carolyn Lynner

    Iowa Realty Beaverdale

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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 727575

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 090-07708000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50312 Greenwood

222 31st St, Des Moines, IA

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