1120 GEIL AVE — Polk County parcel 7824.33.128.004
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Polk County · 2026 tax sale · GovEase lot 1340last year's list
1120 GEIL AVE
DES MOINES IA 50315
7824.33.128.004 · alt 120.04141.000.000
Sold at tax sale · winning bid 24%
Bought by a bidder at the live sale — no longer biddable. Kept for history.
Redemption likelihoodLow
Unlikely to redeem — favors taking the deed (acquisition).
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$1,068
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$124k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 116strong
$1 of debt secures $116 of asset
Lot
0.16 ac
6,806 sf · 372 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
10 certificates · Treasurer
Lost to deedredeemed 9 of 10 resolved · median 108 days to redeem · 1 went to tax deed · 10 delinquent years (1997–2021)
Tax year 2021Tax deed issuedcert 2023-0072
Sold Jun 21, 2023 for $1,107 · tax deed issued Apr 13, 2026
Tax year 2019Redeemedcert 2019-1432
Sold Jun 17, 2019 for $424 · redeemed Jul 3, 2019 (16 days)
Paid $842 to redeem · $18 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2018Redeemedcert 2018-1398
Sold Jun 18, 2018 for $247 · redeemed Nov 6, 2018 (141 days)
Paid $818 to redeem · $32 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2014Redeemedcert 2014-1641
Sold Jun 16, 2014 for $350 · redeemed Jun 26, 2014 (10 days)
Paid $358 to redeem · $7 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2008Redeemedcert 2008-2389-06
Sold Jun 16, 2008 for $111 · redeemed Jul 2, 2008 (16 days)
Paid $23 to redeem · $3 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2003Redeemedcert 2003-2877-03
Sold Jun 16, 2003 for $459 · redeemed Oct 2, 2003 (108 days)
Paid $69 to redeem · $49 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2002Redeemedcert 2002-2542-02
Sold Jun 17, 2002 for $392 · redeemed Jul 31, 2002 (44 days)
Paid $37 to redeem · $17 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 1999Redeemedcert 1999-2204-01
Sold Jun 14, 1999 for $356 · redeemed Sep 18, 2000 (462 days)
Paid $240 to redeem · $220 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 1998Redeemedcert 1998-2327-01
Sold Jun 15, 1998 for $325 · redeemed Apr 26, 1999 (315 days)
Paid $165 to redeem · $145 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 1997Redeemedcert 1997-2854-01
Sold Jun 16, 1997 for $220 · redeemed Apr 24, 1998 (312 days)
Paid $119 to redeem · $99 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…
CHERRY GROVE INVESTMENTS INC
Assessor says…
CHERRY GROVE INVESTMENTS INC & STEARNS BANK NA (CUSTODIAN)
Treasurer says…
CHERRY GROVE INVESTMENTS INC
Mailing: CHERRY GROVE INVESTMENTS INC 520 4TH ST SW LE MARS IA 51031-1951
Owners of record · Assessor
STEARNS BANK NA (CUSTODIAN)Title Holder
Property details
Assessor
Location
- Address
- 1120 GEIL AVE
- City
- DES MOINES
- Zip
- 50315
- Jurisdiction
- Des Moines
- District/Parcel
- 120/04141-000-000
- Geoparcel
- 7824-33-128-004
- Status
- Active
- School
- Des Moines
- Nbhd/Pocket
- DM43/Z
- Tax Authority Group
- DEM-C-DEM-770131
- Submarket
- South Des Moines
- Appraiser
- Andrew Rand, 515-286-3368
Land
- Square Feet
- 6,800
- Acres
- 0.156
- Frontage
- 50
- Depth
- 136
- Topography
- Normal
- Shape
- Rectangle
- Vacancy
- No
- Unbuildable
- No
Lot dimensions
GIS · centroid 41.5244, -93.6292
Acres: 0.156
Lot sqft: 6,806
Perimeter: 372 ft
What's on it
Assessor · refreshed 4w ago
Style
Bungalow
Year
1942
Sq ft
650
Beds/Baths
1/1
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Exterior
Concrete Block or Tile
Roof
Gable
Grade
5+00
Building & structure detail
2 records · Assessor
Residence # id=1
- Occupancy
- Single Family
- Residence Type
- 1 Story
- Building Style
- Bungalow
- Year Built
- 1942
- Number Families
- 1
- Grade
- 5+00
- Condition
- Normal
- Total Square Foot Living Area
- 650
- Main Living Area
- 650
- Basement Area
- 550
- Deck Area
- 80
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Exterior Wall Type
- Concrete Block or Tile
- Roof Type
- Gable
- Roof Material
- Asphalt Shingle
- Heating
- Gas Forced Air
- Air Conditioning
- 0
- Number Bathrooms
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- 3
Detached Structure # id=101
- Occupancy
- Garage
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Measurement Code
- Dimensions
- Measure 1
- 24
- Measure 2
- 26
- Story Height
- 1
- Grade
- 4
- Year Built
- 2001
- Condition
- Normal
Title & transfer history
4 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
$52,000 · Jun 30, 2004 · to DEVAN, MARY F
CHERRY GROVE INVESTMENTS INCSTEARNS BANK NA (Custodian) ← CREIGHTON, CHARIS (Treasurer) WELLS, MARY L (Treasurer)
Jun 30, 2004Deed$52,00010650/445
DEVAN, MARY F ← BELL, ANTHONY J
Jun 9, 2004Deed$28,00010591/667
BELL, ANTHONY J ← FIRST NATIONAL, ACCEPTANCE CO
Apr 24, 1998Land contract$28,0007886/872
BELL, TONY ← DUFF, TIMOTHY T
Permits & assessment activity
2 records · Assessor
Permits and assessor field checks recorded against this parcel. “Pickup” rows are assessor reviews rather than building permits.
Year
Work
Status
Applied
2010
Addition · ROOM (100 sf)(Permit)
Complete
2009-10-15
2002
Construction · GARAGE (624 sf)(Permit)
Complete
2001-07-20
Zoning
1 record · Assessor
| Zoning | Description | SF | Assessor Zoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| N3B | N3b Neighborhood District | — | Residential |
Auditor adjustments
Exemptions & limitations · Assessor
| Category | Name | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Homestead Credit | DE VAN, MARY | Application #153062 |
Photos
1 · 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.
Year
Land
Improvements
Total
Property tax
Change
1999
$8,770
$22,290
$31,060
Residential
$738
Sept: $369
March: $369
+7.7%
1997
$8,140
$20,700
$28,840
Residential
$704
Sept: $352
March: $352
+13.4%
1995
$7,180
$18,260
$25,440
Residential
$432
Sept: $216
March: $216
+16.0%
1993
$6,190
$15,740
$21,930
Residential
~$407
+3.2%
1991
$6,190
$15,060
$21,250
Residential
~$394
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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$1,068
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$1,324+$256 interest
If redeemed at its history avg~158 days → Nov 2026 · 6 mo$1,196+$128 interest
If taken to deed$124k 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 $21/moschedule
1 year12 mo · $1,324 total+$256
Redemption notice21 mo · $1,517 total+$449
Deed eligibility24 mo · $1,581 total+$513
Hard cap36 mo · $1,837 total+$769
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $1,068 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.
Rules & Iowa law
The statutes that govern tax sales, redemption, and deeds.