4076 INDIANOLA AVE — Polk County parcel 7824.23.327.048

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Polk County · 2025 tax sale · GovEase lot 509067last year's list

4076 INDIANOLA AVE

DES MOINES IA 50320
7824.23.327.048 · alt 120.01826.553.001
Redemption likelihoodLow
Unlikely to redeem — favors taking the deed (acquisition).
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$710
tax year 2025 · face value
Assessed
$74k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 104strong
$1 of debt secures $104 of asset
Lot
0.41 ac
17,975 sf · 590 ft perimeter

Opportunity

Measured scores — use the one that matches your goal.
Redemption yield
If the owner redeems, you keep 2%/mo interest (§447.1) — the investment play.
Base7
Chronic (5+ delinquent years)+6
Lost a parcel to tax deed before+11
Total24
Acquire the deedrecommended
If the owner never redeems, you can acquire the property — the acquisition play.
Base1
Lost a parcel to tax deed before+10
Total11
Risk flagsOwner mismatchRepeat delinquentFederal liens not checkedSpecial assessments not checkedOwner's mail goes to the property
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

8 certificates · Treasurer
Lost to deedredeemed 7 of 8 resolved · median 256 days to redeem · 1 went to tax deed · 8 delinquent years (2012–2023)
Tax year 2023Redeemedcert 2025-0746
Sold Jun 16, 2025 for $690 · redeemed Feb 27, 2026 (256 days)
Paid $1,583 to redeem · $183 interest to the certificate holder · by WASKER, DORR WIMMER & MARCOUILLER, PC
Tax year 2020Redeemedcert 2022-1617
Sold Jul 18, 2022 for $1,341 · redeemed Oct 7, 2022 (81 days)
Paid $1,470 to redeem · $109 interest to the certificate holder · by INTEGRITY INVESTMENT REO HOLDINGS LLC
Tax year 2019Tax deed issuedcert 2019-1388
Sold Jun 17, 2019 for $923 · tax deed issued Aug 1, 2022
Tax year 2018Redeemedcert 2018-1347
Sold Jun 18, 2018 for $2,004 · redeemed Mar 29, 2019 (284 days)
Paid $2,099 to redeem · $405 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2016Redeemedcert 2016-1361
Sold Jun 27, 2016 for $993 · redeemed Mar 30, 2017 (276 days)
Paid $1,169 to redeem · $203 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2015Redeemedcert 2015-1505
Sold Jun 15, 2015 for $897 · redeemed Feb 16, 2016 (246 days)
Paid $1,039 to redeem · $165 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2014Redeemedcert 2014-1578
Sold Jun 16, 2014 for $817 · redeemed Aug 1, 2014 (46 days)
Paid $848 to redeem · $50 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2012Redeemedcert 2012-1594-16
Sold Jun 18, 2012 for $652 · redeemed Sep 19, 2013 (458 days)
Paid $244 to redeem · $224 interest to the certificate holder

Who owns it

3 sources differ

Owner names as reported by independent public records — discrepancies may indicate recent transfers or data lag.

Auction list says…
7 DAYS CASH FUNDING LLC
mismatches Treasurer
Assessor says…
LARRY, JOSEPH
Treasurer says…
LARRY, JOSEPH
Mailing: LARRY, JOSEPH 4076 INDIANOLA AVE DES MOINES IA 50320-1465
Owners of record · Assessor
LARRY, JOSEPHTitle Holder2026-02-2420428/172

Property details

Assessor
Location
Address
4076 INDIANOLA AVE
City
DES MOINES
Zip
50320
Jurisdiction
Des Moines
District/Parcel
120/01826-553-001
Geoparcel
7824-23-327-048
Status
Active
School
Des Moines
Nbhd/Pocket
DM97/A1
Tax Authority Group
DEM-C-DEM-770131
Submarket
South Des Moines
Appraiser
Andrew Rand, 515-286-3368
Land
Square Feet
18,148
Acres
0.417
Frontage
86
Depth
211
Topography
Normal
Shape
Rectangle
Vacancy
No
Unbuildable
No

Lot dimensions

GIS · centroid 41.5470, -93.5890
Acres: 0.413
Lot sqft: 17,975
Perimeter: 590 ft

What's on it

Assessor · refreshed 7w ago
Style
Bungalow
Year
1950
Sq ft
800
Beds/Baths
2/1
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Gable
Grade
4-05

Building & structure detail

3 records · Assessor
Residence # id=1
Occupancy
Single Family
Residence Type
1 Story
Building Style
Bungalow
Year Built
1950
Number Families
1
Grade
4-05
Condition
Very Poor
Total Square Foot Living Area
800
Main Living Area
800
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Exterior Wall Type
Vinyl Siding
Roof Type
Gable
Roof Material
Asphalt Shingle
Heating
Floor Wall
Air Conditioning
0
Number Bathrooms
1
Bedrooms
2
Rooms
4
Detached Structure # id=101
Occupancy
Garage
Construction Type
Frame
Measurement Code
Dimensions
Measure 1
30
Measure 2
24
Grade
4
Year Built
1985
Condition
Poor
Comment
AGE EST.
Detached Structure # id=201
Occupancy
Garage
Construction Type
Frame
Measurement Code
Dimensions
Measure 1
14
Measure 2
22
Grade
4
Year Built
1960
Condition
Poor
Comment
AGE EST.

Title & transfer history

9 transfers · Assessor

Recorded deed chain joined to sale prices. Shows ownership only — not mortgages or liens, which the assessor does not publish.

Last market sale
$189,000 · Feb 24, 2026 · to LARRY, JOSEPH
Feb 24, 2026Warranty deed$189,00020428/172
LARRY, JOSEPH7 DAYS CASH FUNDING LLC
May 9, 2025Warranty deed$55,00020131/186
7 DAYS CASH FUNDING LLCAlso Known As SNIDER, CLINT SNIDER, KRISTINE M SNIDER, JOHN CLINTON
Dec 7, 2022Warranty deed$45,00019346/332
SNIDER, CLINTINTEGRITY INVESTMENT REO HOLDINGS LLC
Aug 3, 2022Deednon-market transfer19217/259
INTEGRITY INVESTMENT REO HOLDINGS LLCWELLS, MARY L (Treasurer)
Mar 28, 2022Quit claim deednon-market transfer19040/977
MASON, TRACEY LMASON, TRACEY LMASON JR, JAMES E
Aug 21, 2017Quit claim deednon-market transfer16611/669
MASON JR, JAMES EVERETTRAUSCH, CHERYL L
Aug 2, 2017Quit claim deednon-market transfer16588/319
MASON JR, JAMES EVERETTRAUSCH, CHERYL L
Dec 19, 2016Quit claim deednon-market transfer16313/345
MASON, JAMES ERAUSCH, CHERYL LRAUSCH, CHERYL Also Known As RAUSCH, CHERYL L
May 5, 2014Quit claim deednon-market transfer15174/878
RAUSCH, CHERYL LMASON, PATRICIA

Permits & assessment activity

9 records · Assessor

Permits and assessor field checks recorded against this parcel. “Pickup” rows are assessor reviews rather than building permits.

Current
Addition · AIR CONDITIONING(Permit)
Pass
2025-09-15
Current
Alterations · INTERIOR(Permit)
Pass
2025-08-19
Current
Review Value · CHECK CONDITION(Pickup)
Pass
2022-12-27
2026
Addition · AIR CONDITIONING(Permit)
Pass
2025-09-15
2026
Alterations · INTERIOR(Permit)
Pass
2025-08-19
2026
Review Value · CHECK CONDITION(Pickup)
Pass
2022-12-27
2025
Review Value · CHECK CONDITION(Pickup)
Pass
2022-12-27
2024
Review Value · CHECK CONDITION(Pickup)
Pass
2022-12-27
2023
Review Value · CHECK CONDITION(Pickup)
Pass
2022-12-27

Zoning

1 record · Assessor
ZoningDescriptionSFAssessor Zoning
N3AN3a Neighborhood DistrictResidential

Photos

1 · Assessor

Tax assessment history

8 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.

$73,900
Residential
~$1,371
+10.8%
$66,700
Residential
~$1,238
+23.3%
$54,100
Residential
~$1,004
+11.5%
$48,500
Residential
~$900
26.6%
$66,100
Residential
~$1,227
+6.8%
$61,900
Residential
~$1,149
13.1%
$71,200
Residential
~$1,321
1.1%
$72,000
Residential
~$1,336

Property tax is an estimate — assessed value × Iowa rollback (≈46% residential) × a representative Polk consolidated levy (~$40 per $1,000). Actual bills vary by district and year. Use the county's official tax estimator →

If you bid & win
Lien purchase$710
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2025
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2027
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2027
Certificate hard capJun 2028
If redeemed at 12 mo$880+$170 interest
If redeemed at its history avg~235 days → Feb 2026 · 8 mo$824+$114 interest
If taken to deed$74k 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 $14/moschedule
1 year12 mo · $880 total+$170
Redemption notice21 mo · $1,008 total+$298
Deed eligibility24 mo · $1,051 total+$341
Hard cap36 mo · $1,221 total+$511
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $710 lien — each partial month counts whole (§447.1). Excludes subsequent taxes and recoverable costs.
Estimates only. Not legal or financial advice.
Data sources
Every fact on this page comes from a public county system. Click to view at source.
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Rules & Iowa law
The statutes that govern tax sales, redemption, and deeds.