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.
Sold for $315,000
$315,000
222 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
3beds
1,076sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
7,492.32 Square Feet Lot
$315,100 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$1,745 Estimated rent
Home value
$315,100
$299,000 - $331,000
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Finished lower levelStylish barSerene wooded lotNatural lightPrivate fully fenced backyardMature landscapingSpacious open patio
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Listed by:
Bo Cosens 515-223-9492,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Mya Larson
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 727575
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,076
- Total interior livable area: 1,076 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,492 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09007708000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $315,000-3%$293/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #727575 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Pending sale | $324,700$302/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727575 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $324,700-1.5%$302/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727575 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $329,700-1.5%$306/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727575 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $334,700+4%$311/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727575 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2023 | Sold | $321,900+3.9%$299/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #675498 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2023 | Pending sale | $309,900$288/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #675498 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $309,900+40.9%$288/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #675498 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2019 | Sold | $219,900$204/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #579111 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2019 | Listed for sale | $219,900+40.1%$204/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #579111 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2011 | Sold | $157,000-4.8%$146/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2011 | Price change | $165,000-2.9%$153/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #375641 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2010 | Listed for sale | $169,900$158/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #375641 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,582 +2.1% | $274,500 +15.1% |
| 2024 | $4,486 -1.3% | $238,500 |
| 2023 | $4,544 +4.7% | $238,500 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $4,338 +2% | $201,700 +3.8% |
| 2021 | $4,254 -3.6% | $194,400 +8.5% |
| 2020 | $4,414 +6.4% | $179,100 |
| 2019 | $4,150 +1.6% | $179,100 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $4,084 | $162,900 |
| 2017 | $4,084 +14.7% | $162,900 +13.2% |
| 2016 | $3,562 | $143,900 |
| 2015 | $3,562 +4.9% | $143,900 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $3,394 | $141,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $141,500 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $142,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $142,700 -5.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $151,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $151,200 -2% |
| 2008 | -- | $154,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $154,300 +10.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $139,600 +10.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $126,500 +10.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $114,180 |
| 2001 | -- | $114,180 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Greenwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 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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