197 2 ST — Clinton County parcel 4200290000
Map of parcel 4200290000. Center: latitude 41.8253, longitude -90.7591. 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
$178
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$22k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 124strong
$1 of debt secures $124 of asset
Lot
0.04 ac
1,902 sf · 208 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
Flags reflect only what public county data exposes — an absent flag is not a guarantee. Items marked "not checked" need manual verification.
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…
CHOICE RENTALS LLC
mismatches Treasurer
Treasurer says…
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Lot dimensions
GIS · centroid 41.8253, -90.7591
Acres: 0.044
Lot sqft: 1,902
Perimeter: 208 ft
What's on it
Assessor · refreshed 6w ago
Year
1910
Sq ft
948
Beds/Baths
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Building & structure detail
1 record · Assessor
Building
- Occupancy
- Store - Retail Small
- Year Built
- 1910
- Building Area
- 948
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.
Last market sale
$250,000 · 04/14/2023 · to CHOICE RENTALS LLC
04/14/2023Deed$250,0002023-01908
CHOICE RENTALS LLC ← STEFFENS-KALFAS JULIE A
Photos
1 · Assessor
More assessor data
Assessor
Summary
- Parcel Number
- 42-0029-0000
- Computer ID
- 16-17-152-014
- DBA
- STORAGE
- Deed Holder
- CHOICE RENTALS LLC
- Property Address
- 197 2 ST CALAMUS, IA 52729-0000
- Class
- Commercial
- Tax District
- 0480-CALAMUS CORP
- Sec-Twp-Rng
- --
- Lot-Block
- -
- Deeded Acres
- 0.0000
- Legal Description
- ORIGINAL TOWN CALAMUS S 24' OF N 68 1/2' OF LOT 12 BLK 5
- 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
- 1910
- Occupancy
- Store - Retail Small
- Label
- B-1
- Gross Building Area
- 948
- Type
- Decks,Patios,etc.
- Description
- ENCLOSED ENTRY
- Pricing
- Average
- Width
- 0.00
- Length
- 0.00
- Quantity
- 100
- Buyer
- CHOICE RENTALS LLC
- Seller
- STEFFENS-KALFAS JULIE A
- Sale Date
- 04/14/2023
- Sale Amount
- $250,000
- Sale Type
- Deed
- Sales Code
- 0 - Normal Arms-Length Transaction
- Recording
- 2023-01908
- Remarks
- INCLUDES 3 PARCELS
- Additional Information
- Sale Information
Component / Description / Units 1 / Units 2
| Component | Description | Units 1 | Units 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement | Incl. w / Base | — | 948 |
| Ceiling | Composition Block | 1 | 948 |
| Electrical | Retail Store (Small) | 1 | 948 |
| Exterior Wall | Brick on Block - 8" | 18 | 0 |
| Floor Cover | Carpet | 1 | 948 |
| Floor Cover | Vinyl Tile-Solid | 1 | 0 |
| Framing | Wood - Average | 1 | 948 |
| Fronts/Doors | Incl. w / Base | — | 0 |
| Ftg & Fdtn | Brick or Stone w/ Bsmt | 8" | 0 |
| HVAC | Forced Hot Air | 1 | 948 |
| Interior Wall | Panel - Softwood | 12 | 0 |
| Partitions | Retail Store(Small) | 1 | 948 |
| Roof | Metal/ Frame | — | 948 |
| Struct. Floor | Wd Deck on Wood Joist | 1 | 948 |
| Windows | Incl. w / Base | 1 | 0 |
Description / Quantity / Range
| Description | Quantity | Range |
|---|---|---|
| A/C - deduct | 948 | Average |
Date / Number / Amount / Reason
| Date | Number | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2023 | — | 0 | Misc |
Land
| Lot Type | Square Feet | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Sq. Ft. W/Dimensions | 1,920 | 0.044 |
Tax assessment history
23 rolls · Assessor
Assessed value set by the Clinton Assessor each roll year (Iowa revalues in odd-numbered years). Totals combine land and improvements; change is versus the prior roll. Linked years open the official assessment-roll notice.
Year
Land
Improvements
Total
Property tax
Change
2026
$1,440
$20,690
$22,130
Commercial
~$697
0.0%
2025
$1,440
$20,690
$22,130
Commercial
~$697
+7.7%
2024
$1,440
$19,110
$20,550
Commercial
~$647
0.0%
2023
$1,440
$19,110
$20,550
Commercial
~$647
+17.2%
2022
$1,440
$16,100
$17,540
Commercial
~$553
0.0%
2021
$1,440
$16,100
$17,540
Commercial
~$553
0.0%
2020
$1,440
$16,100
$17,540
Commercial
~$553
−10.6%
2019
$1,308
$18,312
$19,620
Commercial
~$618
0.0%
2018
$1,308
$18,312
$19,620
Commercial
~$618
0.0%
2017
$1,308
$18,312
$19,620
Commercial
~$618
0.0%
2016
$1,308
$18,312
$19,620
Commercial
~$618
0.0%
2015
$1,308
$18,312
$19,620
Commercial
~$618
+9.0%
2014
$1,200
$16,800
$18,000
Commercial
~$567
0.0%
2013
$1,200
$16,800
$18,000
Commercial
~$567
0.0%
2012
$1,200
$16,800
$18,000
Commercial
~$567
0.0%
2011
$1,200
$16,800
$18,000
Commercial
~$567
0.0%
2010
$1,200
$16,800
$18,000
Commercial
~$567
0.0%
2009
$1,200
$16,800
$18,000
Commercial
~$567
0.0%
2008
$1,200
$16,800
$18,000
Commercial
~$567
0.0%
2007
$1,200
$16,800
$18,000
Commercial
~$567
0.0%
2006
$1,200
$16,800
$18,000
Commercial
~$567
0.0%
2005
$1,200
$16,800
$18,000
Commercial
~$567
+93.2%
2004
$1,378
$7,939
$9,317
Commercial
~$293
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Property tax is an estimate — assessed value × Iowa rollback (≈46% residential) × a representative Clinton consolidated levy (~$40 per $1,000). Actual bills vary by district and year.
If you bid & win
Lien purchase$178
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$221+$43 interest
If taken to deed$22k assetat a 100% bid
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 $4/moschedule
1 year12 mo · $221 total+$43
Redemption notice21 mo · $253 total+$75
Deed eligibility24 mo · $263 total+$85
Hard cap36 mo · $306 total+$128
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $178 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.