Looking to expand your rental portfolio or buy your first home? This updated 1.5-story home near Drake offers a smart opportunity either way. With 829 sq. ft. of finished living space plus approximately 350 sq. ft. of enclosed porches (front, back, and second level), there’s more room than meets the eye. Inside, you'll find new flooring and fresh paint, a spacious living room, and a separate dining area. The kitchen leads to a back enclosed porch that houses the washer and dryer and opens to a fully fenced backyard ideal for pets or privacy. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a full bathroom, plus a private second-level porch off the back bedroom. Updates include: Roof, driveway, mechanicals and some windows. Schedule a showing today homes in this area move fast!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/1)
$140,000
1422 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
829sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
7,143.84 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private second-level porchNew flooringFresh paintFully fenced backyardSeparate dining area
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 01, 2025 at 11:23am
Listed by:
Lance Martinson (515)371-8765,
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723517
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 829
- Total interior livable area: 829 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,143.84 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 100/09639000000
- 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 & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $122,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,993
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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