5915 SW 12TH ST — Polk County parcel 7824.28.326.003

Map of parcel 7824.28.326.003. Center: latitude 41.5311, longitude -93.6298. 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

5915 SW 12TH ST

DES MOINES IA 50315
7824.28.326.003 · alt 120.01651.000.000
Redemption likelihoodLow
Unlikely to redeem — favors taking the deed (acquisition).
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$2,088
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$247k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 118strong
$1 of debt secures $118 of asset
Lot
0.70 ac
30,597 sf · 812 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 flagsRepeat delinquentFederal 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

1 certificate · Treasurer
Lost to deed1 went to tax deed · 1 delinquent year (2020)
Tax year 2020Tax deed issuedcert 2022-1151
Sold Jun 28, 2022 for $4,395 · tax deed issued Sep 12, 2025

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…
E&P QUALITY HOMES REMODELING LLC
Assessor says…
E&P QUALITY HOMES REMODELING LLC
Treasurer says…
E&P QUALITY HOMES REMODELING LLC
Mailing: E&P QUALITY HOMES REMODELING LLC 4417 NE SHERIDAN AVE DES MOINES IA 50317-2862
Owners of record · Assessor
E&P QUALITY HOMES REMODELING LLCTitle Holder2026-03-1720450/326

Property details

Assessor
Location
Address
5915 SW 12TH ST
City
DES MOINES
Zip
50315
Jurisdiction
Des Moines
District/Parcel
120/01651-000-000
Geoparcel
7824-28-326-003
Status
Active
School
Des Moines
Nbhd/Pocket
DM42/B
Tax Authority Group
DEM-C-DEM-770131
Submarket
South Des Moines
Appraiser
Andrew Rand, 515-286-3368
Land
Square Feet
30,500
Acres
0.7
Frontage
100
Depth
305
Topography
Normal
Shape
Rectangle
Vacancy
No
Unbuildable
No

Lot dimensions

GIS · centroid 41.5311, -93.6298
Acres: 0.702
Lot sqft: 30,597
Perimeter: 812 ft

What's on it

Assessor · refreshed 4w ago
Style
Ranch
Year
1948
Sq ft
768
Beds/Baths
2/1
Foundation
Concrete Block
Exterior
Hardboard
Roof
Gable
Grade
4-10

Building & structure detail

2 records · Assessor
Residence # id=1
Occupancy
Single Family
Residence Type
1 Story
Building Style
Ranch
Year Built
1948
Number Families
1
Grade
4-10
Condition
Below Normal
Total Square Foot Living Area
768
Main Living Area
768
Basement Area
768
Open Porch Area
144
Enclosed Porch Area
128
Foundation
Concrete Block
Exterior Wall Type
Hardboard
Roof Type
Gable
Roof Material
Asphalt Shingle
Heating
Gas Forced Air
Air Conditioning
0
Number Bathrooms
1
Bedrooms
2
Rooms
4
Residence # id=2
Occupancy
Single Family
Residence Type
2 Stories
Building Style
Conventional
Year Built
1947
Year Remodel
1992
Number Families
1
Grade
4-10
Condition
Normal
Total Square Foot Living Area
1032
Main Living Area
600
Upper Living Area
432
Enclosed Porch Area
98
Patio Area
144
Foundation
Concrete Block
Exterior Wall Type
Hardboard
Roof Type
Gambrel
Roof Material
Asphalt Shingle
Heating
Gas Forced Air
Air Conditioning
0
Bedrooms
2
Rooms
4

Title & transfer history

5 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
$125,000 · Mar 17, 2026 · to E&P QUALITY HOMES REMODELING LLC
Mar 17, 2026Warranty deed$125,00020450/326
E&P QUALITY HOMES REMODELING LLCCI-4 LLC
Sep 15, 2025Deednon-market transfer20269/267
CI-4 LLCWELLS, MARY L (Treasurer)
Sep 18, 2012Affidavitnon-market transfer14443/613
RHOADES, EARL DONRHOADES, EARL DON RHOADES, ARLENE D
Mar 31, 1997Deed$67,0007610/426
RHOADES, EARLZANDER, CIA
Sep 15, 1993Land contract$54,0006856/266
ZANDER, CIAGARDNER, LEON L

Permits & assessment activity

7 records · Assessor

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

Current
Addition · BASEMENT FINISH(Permit)
To Work
2026-04-27
2013
Addition · MISC(Permit)
No Add
2012-09-10
2003
Review Value · REVAL(Pickup)
Complete
2002-09-20
2002
Review Value · ABATEMENT FILED(Pickup)
Complete
2002-03-05
1997
Alterations · REMODEL (Cost $500)(Permit)
No Add
1996-11-21
1997
Alterations · REMODEL (Cost $500)(Permit)
No Add
1996-11-21
1997
Remove · GARAGE(Permit)
No Add
1996-11-21

Zoning

1 record · Assessor
ZoningDescriptionSFAssessor Zoning
N3AN3a Neighborhood DistrictResidential

Photos

2 · Assessor

Tax assessment history

20 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.

$247,300
Residential
~$4,589
+12.1%
$220,700
Residential
$3,998
Sept: $1,999
March: $1,999
+17.7%
$187,500
Residential
$4,176
Sept: $2,088
March: $2,088
+10.3%
$170,000
Residential
$4,178
Sept: $2,089
March: $2,089
+19.4%
$142,400
Residential
$3,556
Sept: $1,778
March: $1,778
+7.2%
$132,800
Residential
$3,270
Sept: $1,635
March: $1,635
+7.5%
$123,500
Residential
$2,812
Sept: $1,406
March: $1,406
1.9%
$125,900
Residential
$2,890
Sept: $1,445
March: $1,445
0.0%
$125,900
Residential
$2,658
Sept: $1,329
March: $1,329
6.4%
$134,500
Residential
$2,592
Sept: $1,296
March: $1,296
+8.4%
$124,100
Residential
$2,220
Sept: $1,110
March: $1,110
+14.3%
$108,600
Residential
$2,122
Sept: $1,061
March: $1,061
+6.0%
$102,430
Residential
$2,086
Sept: $1,043
March: $1,043
7.3%
$110,530
Residential
$2,222
Sept: $1,111
March: $1,111
+4.9%
$105,390
Residential
~$1,956
+49.0%
1999
$70,730
Residential
~$1,312
+7.1%
1997
$66,040
Residential
~$1,225
+13.4%
1995
$58,260
Residential
~$1,081
+11.7%
1993
$52,140
Residential
~$968
+3.7%
1991
$50,280
Residential
~$933

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$2,088
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$2,589+$501 interest
If taken to deed$247k 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 $42/moschedule
1 year12 mo · $2,589 total+$501
Redemption notice21 mo · $2,965 total+$877
Deed eligibility24 mo · $3,090 total+$1,002
Hard cap36 mo · $3,591 total+$1,503
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $2,088 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.