4600 SW 31st St is a 1,292 square foot house on a 1.03 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 27, 2019 for $385,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $359,108.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$359,108
$26K since sold in June 2019$11K since September
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This home's estimate is 38.9% higher than the average sale price ($258K) 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
Nov 4, 2019 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Mar 29, 2011 • 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: 1,292
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SERENDIPITY 3
Living Sq. Ft: 1,292
Building Sq. Ft: 2,904
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOTS 7 & 13 SERENDIPITY PLAT 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 320
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 44,740
Legal Lot Number: 7
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 1.027
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,292
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 12004472447001
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Brody Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Lincoln High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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.
10.3 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$342,000 – $413,000
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