4420 SW 31st St is a 1,590 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $340,106.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$340,106
$5,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.5% lower than the average sale price ($349K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,912 (+4.7%)
$51,200 + $277,700
$328,900
2025
$5,644 (−0.2%)
$51,200 + $277,700
$328,900
2024
$5,658
$46,900 + $258,200
$305,100
2023
$5,656 (+0.8%)
$46,900 + $258,200
$305,100
2022
$5,612 (+2.7%)
$39,500 + $209,400
$248,900
2021
$5,466 (−3.6%)
$39,500 + $209,400
$248,900
2020
$5,672 (+3.0%)
$39,500 + $209,400
$248,900
2019
$5,506 (+1.1%)
$36,100 + $191,500
$227,600
2018
$5,446 (+6.4%)
$36,100 + $191,500
$227,600
2017
$5,120 (+11.1%)
$33,200 + $180,200
$213,400
2016
$4,608 (+6.9%)
$30,400 + $167,400
$197,800
2013
$4,310
$27,500 + $154,600
$182,100
Tax history for 4420 SW 31st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,912 (+4.7%)
$51,200 + $277,700
$328,900
2025
$5,644 (−0.2%)
$51,200 + $277,700
$328,900
2024
$5,658
$46,900 + $258,200
$305,100
2023
$5,656 (+0.8%)
$46,900 + $258,200
$305,100
2022
$5,612 (+2.7%)
$39,500 + $209,400
$248,900
2021
$5,466 (−3.6%)
$39,500 + $209,400
$248,900
2020
$5,672 (+3.0%)
$39,500 + $209,400
$248,900
2019
$5,506 (+1.1%)
$36,100 + $191,500
$227,600
2018
$5,446 (+6.4%)
$36,100 + $191,500
$227,600
2017
$5,120 (+11.1%)
$33,200 + $180,200
$213,400
2016
$4,608 (+6.9%)
$30,400 + $167,400
$197,800
2013
$4,310
$27,500 + $154,600
$182,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 880
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# 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: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: DOWELL PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,590
Building Sq. Ft: 2,870
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 2 DOWELL PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,120
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,109
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.255
Front Footage: 80
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,590
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12001242102000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$324,000 – $392,000
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