2589 NE BROADWAY AVE — Polk County parcel 7923.19.201.005

Map of parcel 7923.19.201.005. Center: latitude 41.6437, longitude -93.5690. 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

2589 NE BROADWAY AVE

DES MOINES IA 50317
7923.19.201.005 · alt 190.01803.000.000
Redemption likelihoodHigh
Likely to redeem — favors the interest-yield play.
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$178
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$24k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 134strong
$1 of debt secures $134 of asset
Lot
0.22 ac
9,688 sf · 450 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
Low assessed value (<$25k)+9
Chronic (5+ delinquent years)+6
Total22
Acquire the deed
If the owner never redeems, you can acquire the property — the acquisition play.
Base1
Low assessed value (<$25k)+1
Total2
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

3 certificates · Treasurer
Chronicredeemed 2 of 2 resolved · median 193 days to redeem · 3 delinquent years (2006–2012)
Tax year 2012Redeemedcert 2012-1970-13
Sold Jun 18, 2012 for $1,275 · redeemed Oct 1, 2012 (105 days)
Paid $133 to redeem · $113 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2008Canceledcert 2008-3132-06
Sold Jun 16, 2008 for $615
Tax year 2006Redeemedcert 2006-2947-06
Sold Jun 19, 2006 for $254 · redeemed Mar 27, 2007 (281 days)
Paid $77 to redeem · $57 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…
MURRAY FAMILY REAL ESTATE
Assessor says…
MURRAY FAMILY REAL ESTATE
Treasurer says…
MURRAY FAMILY REAL ESTATE
Mailing: MURRAY FAMILY REAL ESTATE COMPANY LLC 2602 NE 46TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50317-4826
Owners of record · Assessor
MURRAY FAMILY REAL ESTATETitle Holder2012-08-3014418/649

Property details

Assessor
Location
Address
2589 NE BROADWAY AVE
City
DES MOINES
Zip
50317
Jurisdiction
Delaware Township
District/Parcel
190/01803-000-000
Geoparcel
7923-19-201-005
Status
Active
School
Saydel
Nbhd/Pocket
DE01/A2
Tax Authority Group
DEL-T-SAY-770085
TIF
106/POLK COUNTY NORWOODVILLE UR
Submarket
Northeast Des Moines
Appraiser
Brett Tierney, 515-286-3019
Land
Square Feet
9,715
Acres
0.223
Frontage
58
Depth
167
Topography
Normal
Shape
Rectangle
Vacancy
No
Unbuildable
No

Lot dimensions

GIS · centroid 41.6437, -93.5690
Acres: 0.222
Lot sqft: 9,688
Perimeter: 450 ft

What's on it

Assessor · refreshed 4w ago
Style
Bungalow
Year
1955
Sq ft
768
Beds/Baths
2/1
Foundation
Concrete Block
Exterior
Wood Siding
Roof
Gable
Grade
6-10

Building & structure detail

1 record · Assessor
Residence # id=1
Occupancy
Single Family
Residence Type
1 Story
Building Style
Bungalow
Year Built
1955
Number Families
1
Grade
6-10
Condition
Very Poor
Total Square Foot Living Area
768
Main Living Area
768
Foundation
Concrete Block
Exterior Wall Type
Wood Siding
Roof Type
Gable
Roof Material
Asphalt Shingle
Heating
Floor Wall
Air Conditioning
0
Number Bathrooms
1
Bedrooms
2
Rooms
4

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.

Aug 30, 2012Quit claim deednon-market transfer14418/649
MURRAY FAMILY REAL ESTATEOHP 53, LC

Zoning

1 record · Assessor
ZoningDescriptionSFAssessor Zoning
NBNeighborhood Business DistrictCommercial

Photos

1 · Assessor

Tax assessment history

18 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.

$23,800
Residential
~$442
+11.7%
$21,300
Residential
$292
Sept: $146
March: $146
+20.3%
$17,700
Residential
$282
Sept: $141
March: $141
+8.6%
$16,300
Residential
$284
Sept: $142
March: $142
3.6%
$16,900
Residential
$284
Sept: $142
March: $142
33.2%
$25,300
Residential
$424
Sept: $212
March: $212
6.6%
$27,100
Residential
$446
Sept: $223
March: $223
39.9%
$45,100
Residential
$690
Sept: $345
March: $345
10.2%
$50,200
Residential
$716
Sept: $358
March: $358
+3.3%
$48,600
Residential
$640
Sept: $320
March: $320
+21.2%
$40,100
Residential
$550
Sept: $275
March: $275
+13.0%
$35,480
Residential
$532
Sept: $266
March: $266
+22.6%
$28,930
Residential
~$537
+10.0%
1999
$26,310
Residential
~$488
+16.8%
1997
$22,530
Residential
~$418
+22.4%
1995
$18,410
Residential
~$342
+3.4%
1993
$17,810
Residential
~$330
+17.2%
1992
$15,200
Residential
~$282

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$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 redeemed at its history avg~193 days → Dec 2026 · 7 mo$203+$25 interest
If taken to deed$24k 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.