2805 CHICAGO AVE — Polk County parcel 7923.31.478.003
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Polk County · 2026 tax sale · GovEase lot 1340last year's list
2805 CHICAGO AVE
DES MOINES IA 50317
7923.31.478.003 · alt 060.00539.000.000
Redemption likelihoodHigh
Likely to redeem — favors the interest-yield play.
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$189
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$18k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 94strong
$1 of debt secures $94 of asset
Lot
0.10 ac
4,422 sf · 313 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 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
11 certificates · Treasurer
Chronicredeemed 11 of 11 resolved · median 193 days to redeem · 11 delinquent years (1998–2023)
Tax year 2023Redeemedcert 2025-0114
Sold Jun 16, 2025 for $165 · redeemed Mar 16, 2026 (273 days)
Paid $401 to redeem · $53 interest to the certificate holder · by THOMAS, THOMAS E
Tax year 2022Redeemedcert 2024-0770
Sold Jun 17, 2024 for $159 · redeemed Feb 3, 2025 (231 days)
Paid $383 to redeem · $45 interest to the certificate holder · by THOMAS, THOMAS E
Tax year 2021Redeemedcert 2023-0850
Sold Jun 21, 2023 for $158 · redeemed Aug 16, 2023 (56 days)
Paid $189 to redeem · $11 interest to the certificate holder · by THOMAS, THOMAS E
Tax year 2014Redeemedcert 2014-536
Sold Jun 16, 2014 for $265 · redeemed Jul 1, 2014 (15 days)
Paid $271 to redeem · $11 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2012Redeemedcert 2012-578-15
Sold Jun 18, 2012 for $230 · redeemed Feb 13, 2013 (240 days)
Paid $81 to redeem · $61 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2010Redeemedcert 2010-796-12
Sold Jun 21, 2010 for $212 · redeemed Sep 29, 2010 (100 days)
Paid $40 to redeem · $20 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2009Redeemedcert 2009-1075-10
Sold Jun 15, 2009 for $208 · redeemed Jun 29, 2009 (14 days)
Paid $25 to redeem · $5 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2007Redeemedcert 2007-782-06
Sold Jun 18, 2007 for $99 · redeemed Jul 17, 2007 (29 days)
Paid $25 to redeem · $5 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2006Redeemedcert 2006-865-10
Sold Jun 19, 2006 for $168 · redeemed Dec 29, 2006 (193 days)
Paid $54 to redeem · $34 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2003Redeemedcert 2003-1003-03
Sold Jun 16, 2003 for $238 · redeemed Apr 16, 2004 (305 days)
Paid $102 to redeem · $82 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 1998Redeemedcert 1998-913-01
Sold Jun 15, 1998 for $61 · redeemed May 28, 1999 (347 days)
Paid $68 to redeem · $48 interest to the certificate holder
Who owns it
2 sources differ
Owner names as reported by independent public records — discrepancies may indicate recent transfers or data lag.
Auction list says…
Assessor says…
THOMAS, THOMAS E & THOMAS, CONNIE J
mismatches Treasurer
Treasurer says…
THOMAS, THOMAS E
Mailing: THOMAS, CONNIE J 2805 CHICAGO AVE DES MOINES IA 50317-8362
Owners of record · Assessor
THOMAS, THOMAS ETitle Holder2002-06-139182/852
THOMAS, CONNIE JTitle Holder
Property details
Assessor
Location
- Address
- 2805 CHICAGO AVE
- City
- DES MOINES
- Zip
- 50317
- Jurisdiction
- Des Moines
- District/Parcel
- 060/00539-000-000
- Geoparcel
- 7923-31-478-003
- Status
- Active
- School
- Des Moines
- Nbhd/Pocket
- DM14/Z
- Tax Authority Group
- DEM-C-DEM-770131
- TIF
- 3/DES MOINES ACCENT UR
- Submarket
- Northeast Des Moines
- Appraiser
- Paul OConnell, 515-286-2240
Land
- Square Feet
- 4,440
- Acres
- 0.102
- Frontage
- 37
- Depth
- 120
- Topography
- Normal
- Shape
- Rectangle
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Unbuildable
- No
Lot dimensions
GIS · centroid 41.6043, -93.5619
Acres: 0.102
Lot sqft: 4,422
Perimeter: 313 ft
What's on it
Assessor · refreshed 4w ago
Year
1975
Beds/Baths
—/—
Grade
5
Building & structure detail
1 record · Assessor
Detached Structure # id=101
- Occupancy
- Garage
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Measurement Code
- Dimensions
- Measure 1
- 12
- Measure 2
- 20
- Story Height
- 1
- Grade
- 5
- Year Built
- 1975
- Condition
- Below Normal
- Comment
- MOVED TO SITE -20% ACCESS
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.
Last market sale
$25,000 · May 17, 1995 · to WILSON, CONNIE J
May 17, 1995Land contract$25,0007195/992 Multiple Parcels
WILSON, CONNIE J ← RAWSON, ROGER A
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
2000
Addition · FENCE (Cost $900)(Permit)
No Add
1999-08-23
1996
Moved In · GARAGE(Pickup)
Complete
1995-06-30
Zoning
1 record · Assessor
| Zoning | Description | SF | Assessor Zoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| N3B | N3b Neighborhood District | — | Residential |
Photos
1 · Assessor
Tax assessment history
17 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
$3,010
$2,430
$5,440
Residential
$130
Sept: $65
March: $65
+10.3%
1997
$2,730
$2,200
$4,930
Residential
$120
Sept: $60
March: $60
+10.0%
1996
$2,480
$2,000
$4,480
Residential
$114
Sept: $57
March: $57
+80.6%
1995
$2,480
$0
$2,480
Residential
~$46
—
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$189
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$234+$45 interest
If redeemed at its history avg~164 days → Nov 2026 · 6 mo$212+$23 interest
If taken to deed$18k 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 · $234 total+$45
Redemption notice21 mo · $268 total+$79
Deed eligibility24 mo · $280 total+$91
Hard cap36 mo · $325 total+$136
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $189 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.