4070 SW 31st St is a 1,975 square foot house on a 0.73 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $358,817.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$358,817
$8,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0.4% higher than the average sale price ($358K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,588 (+3.8%)
$83,600 + $280,100
$363,700
2025
$6,348
$83,600 + $280,100
$363,700
2024
$6,346 (+9.0%)
$77,200 + $262,900
$340,100
2023
$5,820 (+0.8%)
$77,200 + $262,900
$340,100
2022
$5,774 (−0.2%)
$61,000 + $194,800
$255,800
2021
$5,786 (−3.7%)
$61,000 + $194,800
$255,800
2020
$6,006 (+9.4%)
$61,000 + $194,800
$255,800
2019
$5,488 (+1.1%)
$57,700 + $182,800
$240,500
2018
$5,426 (+5.5%)
$57,700 + $182,800
$240,500
2017
$5,142 (+6.0%)
$49,500 + $163,200
$212,700
2016
$4,852 (+6.9%)
$45,600 + $153,000
$198,600
2013
$4,540
$43,400 + $147,900
$191,300
Tax history for 4070 SW 31st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,588 (+3.8%)
$83,600 + $280,100
$363,700
2025
$6,348
$83,600 + $280,100
$363,700
2024
$6,346 (+9.0%)
$77,200 + $262,900
$340,100
2023
$5,820 (+0.8%)
$77,200 + $262,900
$340,100
2022
$5,774 (−0.2%)
$61,000 + $194,800
$255,800
2021
$5,786 (−3.7%)
$61,000 + $194,800
$255,800
2020
$6,006 (+9.4%)
$61,000 + $194,800
$255,800
2019
$5,488 (+1.1%)
$57,700 + $182,800
$240,500
2018
$5,426 (+5.5%)
$57,700 + $182,800
$240,500
2017
$5,142 (+6.0%)
$49,500 + $163,200
$212,700
2016
$4,852 (+6.9%)
$45,600 + $153,000
$198,600
2013
$4,540
$43,400 + $147,900
$191,300
*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
Jan 7, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
New construction
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: 1,553
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SERENDIPITY 4
Living Sq. Ft: 1,975
Building Sq. Ft: 2,928
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: -EX N 80F- LT 6 & PARCEL A BK 9519 PG 429 BEG 80F S & 93F W OF NE COR THN W 30F N 9F E 30F S 9F TO POB LT 6 SERENDIPITY PLAT 4
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 864
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 31,633
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.726
Front Footage: 146.8
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,975
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Polk County
APN: 12004472466003
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$341,000 – $413,000
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