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.
Sold for $135,000
$135,000
1422 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
829sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
7,143.84 Square Feet Lot
$134,500 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$1,296 Estimated rent
Home value
$134,500
$128,000 - $141,000
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Flexible layoutLight clean main levelNewer flooringNatural lightFresh interior paintEnclosed front porchComfortable bedrooms
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Listed by:
Darson Grantham (641)745-0156,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Eric Quiner
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726070
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 829
- Total interior livable area: 829 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,143 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 792432432018
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $135,000-3.6%$163/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Pending sale | $140,000$169/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Price change | $140,000-3.4%$169/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Price change | $145,000-2.7%$175/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717464 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $149,000-0.7%$180/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Pending sale | $150,000$181/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Price change | $150,000-6.3%$181/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000+88.2%$193/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/10/2024 | Price change | $1,350-25.6%$2/sqft |
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| 1/5/2024 | Price change | $1,815-0.3%$2/sqft |
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| 12/15/2023 | Price change | $1,820+0.3%$2/sqft |
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| 12/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,815$2/sqft |
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| 9/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/26/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,815+101.7%$2/sqft |
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| 11/3/2018 | Sold | $85,000$103/sqft |
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| 9/18/2018 | Pending sale | $85,000$103/sqft |
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| 8/22/2018 | Price change | $85,000-5.6%$103/sqft |
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| 7/25/2018 | Price change | $90,000-6.3%$109/sqft |
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| 7/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $96,000+52.4%$116/sqft |
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| 6/1/2018 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 5/18/2018 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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| 5/22/2017 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 5/15/2017 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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| 4/7/2015 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
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| 3/20/2015 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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| 2/6/2006 | Sold | $63,000+82.6%$76/sqft |
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| 6/20/2002 | Sold | $34,500$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,466 +2.1% | $135,100 +10% |
| 2024 | $2,416 +5% | $122,800 |
| 2023 | $2,300 +0.8% | $122,800 +25.8% |
| 2022 | $2,282 +5.7% | $97,600 |
| 2021 | $2,158 -3.7% | $97,600 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $2,242 +19.8% | $86,500 |
| 2019 | $1,872 +1.3% | $86,500 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $1,848 | $78,200 |
| 2017 | $1,848 +9.1% | $78,200 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $1,694 | $73,000 |
| 2015 | $1,694 +13.4% | $73,000 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $1,494 | $67,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $67,300 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,200 +5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $63,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $63,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $63,800 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $59,300 -3.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $61,500 +7.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,330 +25.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,530 |
| 2001 | -- | $45,530 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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