3420 SW 31st St is a 2,342 square foot house on a 0.54 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 07, 2005 for $184,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $418,758.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$418,758
$235K since sold in February 2005$10K since September
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This home's estimate is 19.6% higher than the average sale price ($350K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mar 1, 2011 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,176
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DOUGLAS HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,342
Building Sq. Ft: 3,518
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: S 90F W 263F E 296F LT 3 DOUGLAS HEIGHTS
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,710
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,670
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.543
Depth Footage: 263
Front Footage: 90
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,342
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Polk County
APN: 01001909001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50321
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$398,000 – $482,000
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