Welcome to 1422 31st St—an updated 1.5-story in the heart of Des Moines with the versatile spaces buyers and investors love. Step in from the enclosed front porch to a light, clean main level with newer flooring and fresh interior paint. The kitchen and dining flow easily, and the back enclosed porch/mudroom adds everyday convenience. Upstairs you’ll find comfortable bedrooms plus a window-wrapped enclosed porch off one bedroom—perfect for a reading nook, office, plants, or play space. Major peace-of-mind improvements include an updated roof, along with ongoing cosmetic refreshes. The home carries an active rental certificate through August 2026, offering turn-key potential for investors. Home is unoccupied—quick possession possible. Come see the porches, natural light, and flexible layout that make this one stand out.
Sold for $135,000 on 11/14/25
$135,000
1422 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
829sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
7,143.84 Square Feet Lot
$133,500 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$1,150 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 17, 2025 at 12:24pm
Listed by:
Darson Grantham (641)745-0156,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Eric Quiner
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726070
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 829
- Total interior livable area: 829 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,143 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 792432432018
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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$133,500
2% more+$2,670
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)$136,170