511 MAIN ST — Clinton County parcel 0401390000
Map of parcel 0401390000. Center: latitude 41.9993, longitude -90.6068. Use arrow keys to pan and the plus/minus keys to zoom once focused.
Redemption likelihoodHigh
Likely to redeem — favors the interest-yield play.
Low confidence · limited data for Clinton
Owed
$270
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
—
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
—
$1 of debt secures $? of asset
Lot
0.04 ac
1,555 sf · 172 ft perimeter
Opportunity
Measured scores — use the one that matches your goal.
Outcome scores aren't shown for this county yet. The weights are calibrated only where we have dated tax-sale history (Polk today), so we don't fabricate a likelihood elsewhere. The risk flags below still apply.
Risk flagsGIS boundaries from 2017Federal liens not checkedSpecial assessments not checked
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Who owns it
1 source
Owner names as reported by independent public records — discrepancies may indicate recent transfers or data lag.
Auction list says…
Assessor says…
BAILEY KENNETH L
mismatches Treasurer
Treasurer says…
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Lot dimensions
GIS · centroid 41.9993, -90.6068
Acres: 0.036
Lot sqft: 1,555
Perimeter: 172 ft
What's on it
Assessor · refreshed 4w ago
Year
1890
Sq ft
1,100
Beds/Baths
—/—
Building & structure detail
1 record · Assessor
Building
- Occupancy
- Store - Retail Small
- Year Built
- 1890
- Building Area
- 1,100
Title & transfer history
1 transfer · Assessor
Recorded deed chain joined to sale prices. Shows ownership only — not mortgages or liens, which the assessor does not publish.
11/01/1998Documentnon-market transfer
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Photos
1 · Assessor
More assessor data
Assessor
Summary
- Parcel Number
- 04-0139-0000
- Computer ID
- 03-15-151-004
- DBA
- BAM BAM'S
- Deed Holder
- BAILEY KENNETH L
- Property Address
- 511 MAIN ST DELMAR, IA 52037-0000
- Class
- Commercial
- Dual Class
- Yes
- Tax District
- 0050-DELMAR CORP
- Sec-Twp-Rng
- --
- Lot-Block
- -
- Deeded Acres
- 0.0000
- Legal Description
- ORIGINAL TOWN DELMAR PRT LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 28 COM SW COR TH N 26'E 58' S 26' W 58'
- Property Report
- Property Report (PDF file)
- Tax Information
- Tax Information
- Online Military Signature
- Military Service Tax Exemption Application (54-146)
- Data Correction
- Online Property Changes & Updates
- Address Change
- Online Change of Mailing Address Form
- Sales Questionnaire
- Online Sales Questionnaire Form
- Year Built
- 1890
- Occupancy
- Store - Retail Small
- Label
- B-1
- Gross Building Area
- 2,200
- Sale Date
- 11/01/1998
- Sale Amount
- $38,000
- Sale Type
- Deed
- Sales Code
- 49 - [EMPTY]
- Additional Information
- Sale Information
Year / Residential Land Value / Commercial Land Value / Dwelling Value
| Year | Residential Land Value | Commercial Land Value | Dwelling Value | Improvement Value | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $307 | $443 | $5,642 | $8,118 | $14,510 |
| 2025 | $307 | $443 | $5,642 | $8,118 | $14,510 |
| 2024 | $307 | $443 | $5,207 | $7,493 | $13,450 |
| 2023 | $307 | $443 | $5,207 | $7,493 | $13,450 |
| 2022 | $307 | $443 | $6,170 | $8,880 | $15,800 |
| 2021 | $307 | $443 | $6,170 | $8,880 | $15,800 |
| 2020 | $307 | $443 | $6,170 | $8,880 | $15,800 |
| 2019 | $600 | $1,962 | $4,100 | $14,061 | $20,723 |
| 2018 | $600 | $1,962 | $4,100 | $14,061 | $20,723 |
| 2017 | $600 | $1,962 | $4,100 | $14,061 | $20,723 |
| 2016 | $0 | $600 | $4,100 | $0 | $4,700 |
| 2015 | $0 | $600 | $4,100 | $0 | $4,700 |
| 2014 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $17,000 | $19,400 |
| 2013 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $17,000 | $19,400 |
| 2012 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $17,000 | $19,400 |
| 2011 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $17,000 | $19,400 |
| 2010 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $21,300 | $23,700 |
| 2009 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $21,300 | $23,700 |
| 2008 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $21,300 | $23,700 |
| 2007 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $21,300 | $23,700 |
| 2006 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $21,300 | $23,700 |
| 2005 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $21,300 | $23,700 |
| 2004 | $0 | $2,544 | $0 | $25,270 | $27,814 |
Component / Description / Units 1 / Units 2
| Component | Description | Units 1 | Units 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement | Incl. w / Base | — | 1,100 |
| Ceiling | Composition Block | 2 | 1,100 |
| Electrical | Apartment | 1 | 1,100 |
| Electrical | Retail Store (Small) | 1 | 1,100 |
| Exterior Wall | Wood - Frame | 21 | 0 |
| Floor Cover | Carpet | 2 | 1,100 |
| Floor Cover | Vinyl Tile-Solid | 2 | 0 |
| Framing | Wood - Average | 2 | 1,100 |
| Fronts/Doors | Incl. w / Base | — | 0 |
| Ftg & Fdtn | Brick or Stone w/ Bsmt | 8" | 0 |
| HVAC | Forced Hot Air | 2 | 1,100 |
| Interior Wall | Panel - Softwood | 9 | 0 |
| Partitions | Retail Store(Small) | 1 | 1,100 |
| Partitions | Apartment | 1 | 1,100 |
| Roof | Metal/ Frame | — | 1,100 |
| Struct. Floor | Wd Deck on Wood Joist | 2 | 1,100 |
| Windows | Incl. w / Base | 2 | 0 |
Description / Quantity / Range
| Description | Quantity | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Fixture Bathroom | 1 | Base |
| Toilet Room | 1 | Base |
| Sink-Kitchen | 1 | Base |
Land
| Lot Type | Square Feet | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Sq. Ft. W/Dimensions | 1,508 | 0.035 |
If you bid & win
Lien purchase$270
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$335+$65 interest
If taken to deed—
Iowa bids down the percentage of undivided ownership (§446.16, floor 1%). A contested parcel may convey only a fractional interest, so the deed play is realistic mainly when little or no competition bids it down.
Accrues $5/moschedule
1 year12 mo · $335 total+$65
Redemption notice21 mo · $383 total+$113
Deed eligibility24 mo · $400 total+$130
Hard cap36 mo · $464 total+$194
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $270 lien — each partial month counts whole (§447.1). Excludes subsequent taxes and recoverable costs.
Estimates only. Not legal or financial advice.
Data sources
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Rules & Iowa law
The statutes that govern tax sales, redemption, and deeds.