1161 18TH ST — Polk County parcel 7824.05.204.004
Map of parcel 7824.05.204.004. Center: latitude 41.5997, longitude -93.6410. Use arrow keys to pan and the plus/minus keys to zoom once focused.
Polk County · 2026 tax sale · GovEase lot 1340last year's list
1161 18TH ST
DES MOINES IA 50314
7824.05.204.004 · alt 030.02548.000.000
Sold at tax sale · winning bid 100%
Bought by a bidder at the live sale — no longer biddable. Kept for history.
Redemption likelihoodHigh
Likely to redeem — favors the interest-yield play.
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$43
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$2.1k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 49strong
$1 of debt secures $49 of asset
Lot
0.14 ac
5,892 sf · 342 ft perimeter
Opportunity
Measured scores — use the one that matches your goal.
Redemption yieldrecommended
If the owner redeems, you keep 2%/mo interest (§447.1) — the investment play.
Base7
Vacant / land only+6
Low assessed value (<$25k)+9
Chronic (5+ delinquent years)+6
Total28
Acquire the deed
If the owner never redeems, you can acquire the property — the acquisition play.
Base1
Vacant / land only+1
Low assessed value (<$25k)+1
Total3
Risk flagsRepeat delinquentVacant / land onlyFederal liens not checkedSpecial assessments not checkedAbsentee owner
Flags reflect only what public county data exposes — an absent flag is not a guarantee. Items marked "not checked" need manual verification.
Tax-sale history
9 certificates · Treasurer
Chronicredeemed 9 of 9 resolved · median 346 days to redeem · 9 delinquent years (2005–2019)
Tax year 2019Redeemedcert 2019-221
Sold Jun 17, 2019 for $20 · redeemed Jun 28, 2019 (11 days)
Paid $51 to redeem · $1 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2017Redeemedcert 2017-246
Sold Jun 19, 2017 for $35 · redeemed Jun 12, 2018 (358 days)
Paid $62 to redeem · $14 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2014Redeemedcert 2014-223
Sold Jun 16, 2014 for $37 · redeemed Jul 7, 2016 (752 days)
Paid $80 to redeem · $30 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2012Redeemedcert 2012-229-12
Sold Jun 18, 2012 for $15 · redeemed Jul 2, 2012 (14 days)
Paid $21 to redeem · $1 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2011Redeemedcert 2011-295-13
Sold Jun 27, 2011 for $15 · redeemed Jul 6, 2011 (9 days)
Paid $21 to redeem · $1 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2008Redeemedcert 2008-341-09
Sold Jun 16, 2008 for $22 · redeemed May 28, 2009 (346 days)
Paid $31 to redeem · $11 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2007Redeemedcert 2007-317-07
Sold Jun 18, 2007 for $13 · redeemed May 28, 2009 (710 days)
Paid $36 to redeem · $16 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2006Redeemedcert 2006-355-11
Sold Jun 19, 2006 for $12 · redeemed Sep 20, 2006 (93 days)
Paid $23 to redeem · $3 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2005Redeemedcert 2005-379-05
Sold Jun 20, 2005 for $20 · redeemed Sep 20, 2006 (457 days)
Paid $32 to redeem · $12 interest to the certificate holder
Who owns it
3 sources agree on identity
Owner names as reported by independent public records — discrepancies may indicate recent transfers or data lag.
Auction list says…
FLIPPING, GORDON ANDREW
Assessor says…
FLIPPING, GORDON ANDREW & FLIPPING, ANDRE GORDON & FLIPPING, TERRA
Treasurer says…
FLIPPING, GORDON ANDREW
Mailing: FLIPPING, GORDON A 1165 18TH ST DES MOINES IA 50314-1215
Property details
Assessor
Location
- Address
- 1161 18TH ST
- City
- DES MOINES
- Zip
- 50314
- Jurisdiction
- Des Moines
- District/Parcel
- 030/02548-000-000
- Geoparcel
- 7824-05-204-004
- Status
- Active
- School
- Des Moines
- Nbhd/Pocket
- DM76/Z
- Tax Authority Group
- DEM-C-DEM-770131
- Submarket
- Northwest Des Moines
- Appraiser
- Joseph Peterson, 515-286-3011
Land
- Square Feet
- 5,904
- Acres
- 0.136
- Frontage
- 48
- Depth
- 123
- Topography
- Normal
- Shape
- Rectangle
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Unbuildable
- Yes
Lot dimensions
GIS · centroid 41.5997, -93.6410
Acres: 0.135
Lot sqft: 5,892
Perimeter: 342 ft
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.
FLIPPING, GORDON ANDREWFLIPPING, ANDRE GORDONFLIPPING, TERRA ← Estate of FLIPPING, GOLDIE FLIPPING, GORDON ANDREW FLIPPING, ANDRE GORDON
Zoning
1 record · Assessor
| Zoning | Description | SF | Assessor Zoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| N5 | N5 Neighborhood District | — | Residential |
Tax assessment history
16 rolls · Assessor
Assessed value set by the Polk 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
1999
$2,470
$0
$2,470
Residential
~$46
+22.3%
1997
$2,020
$0
$2,020
Residential
~$37
+7.4%
1995
$1,880
$0
$1,880
Residential
~$35
—
Property tax is the actual net tax billed by the Polk Treasurer (before any late interest or fees). Values prefixed "~" are estimated (assessed × Iowa rollback × consolidated levy) for years not yet billed or predating the online record. Use the county's official tax estimator →
If you bid & win
Lien purchase$43
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$53+$10 interest
If redeemed at its history avg~306 days → Apr 2027 · 11 mo$52+$9 interest
If taken to deed$2.1k 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 $1/moschedule
1 year12 mo · $53 total+$10
Redemption notice21 mo · $61 total+$18
Deed eligibility24 mo · $64 total+$21
Hard cap36 mo · $74 total+$31
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $43 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.