!! Seller financing is available for qualified buyers !! INVEST DES MOINES GRANT PROGRAM- Buyers can get approved for a grant to renovate this home. Located in the desirable North of Grand neighborhood, this 4 bedroom, 2,100 sq ft home is filled with charm that needs a little help to bring it back to its shining self. If you've been looking for a project in a prime Des Moines location, this property offers a rare opportunity with plenty of upside. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, a four season porch, and spacious living areas full of character. The flexible layout and original details provide a great canvas for someone with vision to restore and update the home to its full potential. Situated on nearly a quarter acre, the large yard offers ample space for outdoor living, landscaping, or future improvements. The fenced yard and garage add functionality, while the North of Grand location provides convenience and long-term appeal. Property is being sold as-is and will require updates and repairs, making it ideal for investors, flippers, or buyers looking for a project in a sought-after area.
Pending
$205,000
684 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
2,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
10,497 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 34 days |
- 98 |
- 4 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennings, Traci (515)232-4663,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center,
Jennings-Brant, Abigail,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738319
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,100
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 10,497 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 09005029000000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1906
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: $98/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $314,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,327
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,030/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $205,000$98/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $205,000-2.4%$98/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Price change | $210,000-2.3%$100/sqft |
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| 1/8/2026 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$102/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $225,000-2.2%$107/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000+9.5%$110/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Sold | $210,000$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,566 -0.3% | $314,700 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $5,582 +2.4% | $301,200 |
| 2023 | $5,450 +0.8% | $301,200 +25.4% |
| 2022 | $5,406 +5.2% | $240,100 |
| 2021 | $5,138 -3.6% | $240,100 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $5,332 +6.9% | $214,500 |
| 2019 | $4,988 +1.1% | $214,500 +10.5% |
| 2018 | $4,932 | $194,100 |
| 2017 | $4,932 +12.3% | $194,100 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $4,390 | $175,300 |
| 2015 | $4,390 +8.6% | $175,300 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $4,042 | $166,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $166,800 +0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $166,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $166,100 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $168,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $168,900 +15.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $146,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $146,200 +16.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $125,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $125,800 +16.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $107,620 +6.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $100,720 |
| 2001 | -- | $100,720 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North of Grand
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Greenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50312
- North of Grand
- 684 31st St






