Priced to sell fast+ listed below assessed value! Great opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor! Welcome to this beautiful updated 2-story with finished attic, located within walking distance to Drake University. Offering over 2,000 sq. ft. of finish. Featuring 3 generously sized bedrooms, plus attic finish adds flexible space for an additional bedroom, living area, or office space. Updated full, and 1/2 baths, (1/2) conveniently located on main floor. Inside, you will find beautiful original woodwork, rich trim and flooring, a grand staircase, and a cozy fireplace that highlight the home's classic charm. The main floor offers a spacious layout with a good-sized living room, and a formal dining room. Perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen and baths provide modern comfort while maintaining the home's character. Enjoy many nights in this spacious yard and covered front porch. Located in an NFC and Invest DSM area, this home offers additional opportunity and value for both homeowners and investors. A rental certificate is already in place, adding even more flexibility. Prime location near campus, downtown, interstate, and local amenities. This home offers so much convenience!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/26)
$239,900
1120 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
8,363 Square Feet Lot
$232,300 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceFormal dining roomBeautiful original woodworkUpdated kitchenRich trim and flooringSpacious layoutCovered front porch
- 26 days |
- 623 |
- 69 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lacey Halupnick (515)661-7620,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742933
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 8,363 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 209
Details
- Parcel number: 09004636024000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $251,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,740
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$232,300
$221,000 - $244,000
$1,992/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $239,900-4%$120/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+19%$125/sqft |
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| 2/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/19/2023 | Price change | $1,875-2.6%$1/sqft |
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| 11/29/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,925$1/sqft |
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| 10/24/2022 | Sold | $210,000-11.8%$105/sqft |
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| 9/29/2022 | Pending sale | $238,000$119/sqft |
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| 9/14/2022 | Price change | $238,000-2.9%$119/sqft |
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| 8/23/2022 | Price change | $245,000-2%$123/sqft |
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| 7/20/2022 | Listed for sale | $250,000+36.6%$125/sqft |
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| 12/14/2018 | Sold | $183,000-3.4%$92/sqft |
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| 12/6/2018 | Pending sale | $189,500$95/sqft |
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| 10/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $189,500$95/sqft |
Source: PMI Realty Central Iowa #560357 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2018 | Pending sale | $189,500$95/sqft |
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| 7/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $189,500+254.2%$95/sqft |
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| 5/1/2014 | Sold | $53,500$27/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,594 +2% | $251,500 +9.9% |
| 2024 | $4,502 -1.5% | $228,800 |
| 2023 | $4,572 +0.7% | $228,800 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $4,538 +5.2% | $194,000 |
| 2021 | $4,314 -3.7% | $194,000 +12.2% |
| 2020 | $4,482 +73.6% | $172,900 |
| 2019 | $2,582 | $172,900 -0.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $174,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $174,500 +9.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $158,900 |
| 2015 | -- | $158,900 +26.3% |
| 2014 | $2,774 | $125,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $125,800 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $125,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $125,500 -2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $128,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $128,500 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $126,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $126,800 +11.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $113,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $113,300 +19.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,750 +26.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $74,770 |
| 2001 | -- | $74,770 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Drake
- 1120 31st St





