Is parking easy in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is a car needed in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say car is needed

Does ACCENT, Des Moines, IA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say there are sidewalks

Is ACCENT, Des Moines, IA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say yards are well-kept

Are the streets well-lit in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say streets are well-lit

Is ACCENT, Des Moines, IA quiet?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of ACCENT, Des Moines, IA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does ACCENT, Des Moines, IA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is ACCENT, Des Moines, IA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Do kids play outside in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in ACCENT, Des Moines, IA?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there's wildlife

Is ACCENT, Des Moines, IA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 17% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 1608 E 31st St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1608 E 31st St in Des Moines, IA is $235,400 .

What is the price history for 1608 E 31st St?

1608 E 31st St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $162,000 in March 2019.

Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?

Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Des Moines?

The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.

Does 1608 E 31st St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1608 E 31st St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1608 E 31st St?

The lot at 1608 E 31st St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,235 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$235,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,068 sqft

1608 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317

ACCENT

Est. Refi. Payment $1,637/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 1, 2019 for $162,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$235K

Since last month

$300 (-0.1%)

Since last year

$2K (+0.8%)

Since last sale

$74K (+45.6%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate and the value of nearby homes.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +78% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$236K
August 2026	$236K
July 2026	$237K
June 2026	$236K
May 2026	$236K
April 2026	$235K
March 2026	$234K
February 2026	$229K
January 2026	$230K
2025
December 2025	$229K
November 2025	$235K
October 2025	$236K
September 2025	$234K
August 2025	$237K
July 2025	$238K
June 2025	$240K
May 2025	$240K
April 2025	$237K
March 2025	$233K
February 2025	$230K
January 2025	$229K
2024
December 2024	$230K
November 2024	$235K
October 2024	$230K
September 2024	$230K
August 2024	$229K
July 2024	$229K
June 2024	$229K
May 2024	$231K
April 2024	$230K
March 2024	$228K
February 2024	$223K
January 2024	$222K
2023
December 2023	$221K
November 2023	$221K
October 2023	$223K
September 2023	$225K
August 2023	$225K
July 2023	$225K
June 2023	$225K
May 2023	$220K
April 2023	$214K
March 2023	$209K
February 2023	$204K
January 2023	$202K
2022
December 2022	$204K
November 2022	$207K
October 2022	$211K
September 2022	$212K
August 2022	$211K
July 2022	$211K
June 2022	$210K
May 2022	$209K
April 2022	$203K
March 2022	$199K
February 2022	$195K
January 2022	$192K
2021
December 2021	$193K
November 2021	$193K
October 2021	$194K
September 2021	$193K
August 2021	$195K
July 2021	$195K
June 2021	$192K
May 2021	$188K
April 2021	$185K
March 2021	$183K
February 2021	$180K
January 2021	$175K
2020
December 2020	$174K
November 2020	$174K
October 2020	$172K
September 2020	$172K
August 2020	$170K
July 2020	$171K
June 2020	$171K
May 2020	$169K
April 2020	$167K
March 2020	$166K
February 2020	$165K
January 2020	$166K
2019
December 2019	$166K
November 2019	$164K
October 2019	$163K
September 2019	$164K
August 2019	$164K
July 2019	$164K
June 2019	$166K
May 2019	$164K
April 2019	$164K
March 2019	$163K
February 2019	$161K
January 2019	$161K
2018
December 2018	$151K
November 2018	$151K
October 2018	$151K
September 2018	$150K
August 2018	$152K
July 2018	$149K
June 2018	$147K
May 2018	$147K
April 2018	$144K
March 2018	$143K
February 2018	$141K
January 2018	$141K
2017
December 2017	$142K
November 2017	$140K
October 2017	$140K
September 2017	$139K
August 2017	$140K
July 2017	$139K
June 2017	$139K
May 2017	$140K
April 2017	$141K
March 2017	$139K
February 2017	$137K
January 2017	$134K
2016
December 2016	$135K
November 2016	$134K
October 2016	$136K
September 2016	$133K

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1614 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.01	$203,200	3	1	1,134	Off Market
1618 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$200,000	3	2	974	Recently Sold
1700 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.03	$221,800	3	2	1,192	Off Market
3029 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$188,400	2	2	1,032	Off Market
3025 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$215,600	3	2	1,080	Off Market
3021 E Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.06	$189,400	3	1	1,100	Off Market
3030 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$122,800	2	1	574	Off Market
3026 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$165,900	3	1	1,050	Off Market
3020 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.02	$183,800	3	1	922	Off Market
3111 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.19	$230,900	3	3	2,076	Off Market
1816 E 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.16	$324,100	4	2.5	1,436	Off Market
1808 E 31st Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317	0.15	$240,000	3	2	1,312	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1608 E 31st St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1955

1,068 sqft

$220/sqft

Garage

About this House

Cute updated brick ranch home, open kitchen that has appliances that stay for the new owner. Large living room and dining area that opens to the deck with hot tub. Two bedrooms and full bath on the main floor. The finished lower level offers a 3rd bedroom with egress window, 3/4 bath and family room plus a large bonus room. 2 car plus garage and extra deep fenced yard.

1608 E 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,068 sqft single-family home in ACCENT, built in 1955. It last sold for $162,000 on Mar 1, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $235,400, with a rent estimate of $1,460/month.

Home Details for 1608 E 31st St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: ConcretePatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9234 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 1, 2019 Source: DMMLS #574937	Sold	$162,000
Jan 24, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$165,000
Jan 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$165,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$3,434	$207,100

Additional Cost

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$214K

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$192

$1MoM

Available listings

1060

36MoM

Around this home

Stowe Elementary School
K-5
Public
313 Students
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
We've moved around so my kids have attended several different schools before selling in at Stowe. We love it. Class sizes seem smaller and everyone- from the front office to the principal- is genuinely interested in the students success. I feel like i could bring any concern i had directly to the faculty and they would be non-judgmental and helpful...(although we've yet to encounter problems!)
Parent Review
8y ago
3 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

ACCENT

18 Homes For You
Buy: $34.9k - $475k

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What Locals Say about ACCENT

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
88 % Say car is needed
86 % Say there are sidewalks
81 % Say it's dog friendly
79 % Say yards are well-kept
59 % Say streets are well-lit
57 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say there's holiday spirit
47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say kids play outside
42 % Say there's wildlife
17 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

LookingOutMyBackdoor
Prev. Resident
5y ago
"Quiet area with sidewalks to take dogs for walks. Would recommend having a fenced in backyard for your dog where you frequently check on them when outside as kids/adults alike walking around can intentionally tease, agitate your dog. Some don't take good care of their dog and dogs run loose so if you love dogs, you'll constantly be taking dogs in to try to find their owners and return them to safety instead of dumping them at ARL, which has a kill policy. "
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Jaime M.
Resident
7y ago
"I've lived here for 18 years and love it. very peaceful community. everyone is outgoing and friendly. would recommend living here. "
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Wrestlefan66
Resident
7y ago
"I've lived in this neighborhood since 1995. Seems to be fairly good schools . Quiet neighbors that watch out for each other."
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Maria B.
Resident
8y ago
"Busy street makes for lots of frequent cars., harder to have dogs run around the yard with so many cars driving by,. "
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Susan C.
Resident
8y ago
"I have lived here for a little over a year, though it is my friend's house. I love this neighborhood. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1608 E 31st St

What is 1608 E 31st St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1608 E 31st St in Des Moines, IA is $235,400.
What is the price history for 1608 E 31st St?
1608 E 31st St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $162,000 in March 2019.
Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
Des Moines is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
The median sale price in Des Moines is $214K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
Does 1608 E 31st St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1608 E 31st St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1608 E 31st St?
The lot at 1608 E 31st St in Des Moines, IA is about 0.21 acres (9,235 sq ft).