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5746 SE 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA, 50320

4beds
3baths
1,422sqft
$359,900
$253price/sqft
$2,734/moest. monthly cost
$109,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Absolutely stunning 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home on Des Moines' southeast side. Open floor plan with family room and fireplace, separate dining room and spacious kitchen with access to a two car attached garage. Slider opens to a spacious rear yard and deck for relaxing/entertaining or whatever use the new owners desire. Follow the stairs to a finished lower level with a built in bar. Large space for a theater room, an extra living room/pool table or just for entertaining or relaxing at home. All this located on a cul de sac with easy access to Hwy 65/ Army Post Rd or to Hwy 5. Location also allows easy commute to downtown where one can enjoy sports/theater/recreation or anything else that life in Des Moines has to offer.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
20
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
3/10
Carlisle Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.6 mi
8/10
Carlisle High SchoolGrades 9-124.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2004

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 1,000

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,422
  • Total interior livable area: 1,422 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 12001301850050
  • Zoning: Res

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Deck
  • Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

  • Lot size: 9,801 sqft
  • Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 70 x 140

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached,Garage,Two Car Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Heat Wave
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,819$21,828
Home Insurance *$209$2,508
Property Taxes $585$7,020
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$2,734$32,808
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$93,737/yr
40% on housing$82,020/yr
45% on housing$72,906/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.2%
12.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.3%
-2.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$253This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50320$151
Polk County$193

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50320$210
Polk County$213

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-16Price change$369,900
2026-04-13Price change$379,900
2026-03-11Price change$384,900
2025-08-25Listed for sale$390,000
2024-03-08Sold$328,900
2024-01-17Pending sale$323,900
2024-01-12Listed for sale$323,900
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2018-05-15Sold$240,000
2018-03-26Listed for sale$239,000
2005-06-06Sold$192,500
2004-05-11Sold$35,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentDon Hocking, RE/MAX Concepts, Audra Sypolt, RE/MAX Concepts
BrokerageRE/MAX Concepts

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