4155 51ST ST — Polk County parcel 7924.19.329.044
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Polk County · 2026 tax sale · GovEase lot 1340last year's list
4155 51ST ST
DES MOINES IA 50310
7924.19.329.044 · alt 100.00357.001.000
Redemption likelihoodLow
Unlikely to redeem — favors taking the deed (acquisition).
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$542
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$168k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 311strong
$1 of debt secures $311 of asset
Lot
0.34 ac
14,709 sf · 490 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
7 certificates · Treasurer
Lost to deedredeemed 6 of 7 resolved · median 84 days to redeem · 1 went to tax deed · 7 delinquent years (2006–2022)
Tax year 2022Redeemedcert 2024-1713
Sold Jun 17, 2024 for $229 · redeemed Jul 8, 2024 (21 days)
Paid $259 to redeem · $10 interest to the certificate holder · by GNB BANK
Tax year 2021Redeemedcert 2023-2056
Sold Jun 21, 2023 for $1,350 · redeemed Oct 27, 2023 (128 days)
Paid $1,507 to redeem · $137 interest to the certificate holder · by COSTANZO, CHRISTOPHER C
Tax year 2019Tax deed issuedcert 2019-1085
Sold Jun 17, 2019 for $1,528 · tax deed issued Jan 14, 2022
Tax year 2018Redeemedcert 2018-1042
Sold Jun 18, 2018 for $1,416 · redeemed Jun 26, 2018 (8 days)
Paid $2,751 to redeem · $29 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2017Redeemedcert 2017-1169
Sold Jun 19, 2017 for $1,379 · redeemed Apr 18, 2018 (303 days)
Paid $2,960 to redeem · $308 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2007Redeemedcert 2007-1747-08
Sold Jun 18, 2007 for $1,049 · redeemed Nov 21, 2007 (156 days)
Paid $186 to redeem · $166 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2006Redeemedcert 2006-1926-07
Sold Jun 19, 2006 for $747 · redeemed Jul 28, 2006 (39 days)
Paid $52 to redeem · $32 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…
COSTANZO, CHRISTOPHER C
Assessor says…
COSTANZO, CHRISTOPHER C
Treasurer says…
COSTANZO, CHRISTOPHER C
Mailing: COSTANZO, CHRISTOPHER C 2800 DES MOINES ST DES MOINES IA 50317-2357
Owners of record · Assessor
COSTANZO, CHRISTOPHER CTitle Holder2022-07-2819210/301
Property details
Assessor
Location
- Address
- 4155 51ST ST
- City
- DES MOINES
- Zip
- 50310
- Jurisdiction
- Des Moines
- District/Parcel
- 100/00357-001-000
- Geoparcel
- 7924-19-329-044
- Status
- Active
- School
- Des Moines
- Nbhd/Pocket
- DM64/Z
- Tax Authority Group
- DEM-C-DEM-770131
- Submarket
- Northwest Des Moines
- Appraiser
- Todd Griffith, 515-286-2213
Land
- Square Feet
- 14,734
- Acres
- 0.338
- Frontage
- 105.2
- Depth
- 140
- Topography
- Normal
- Shape
- Rectangle
- Vacancy
- No
- Unbuildable
- No
Lot dimensions
GIS · centroid 41.6365, -93.6886
Acres: 0.338
Lot sqft: 14,709
Perimeter: 490 ft
What's on it
Assessor · refreshed 4w ago
Style
Bungalow
Year
1933
Sq ft
952
Beds/Baths
3/1
Foundation
Concrete Block
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Gable
Grade
4-05
Building & structure detail
2 records · Assessor
Residence # id=1
- Occupancy
- Single Family
- Residence Type
- 1 Story
- Building Style
- Bungalow
- Year Built
- 1933
- Year Remodel
- 2009
- Number Families
- 1
- Grade
- 4-05
- Condition
- Normal
- Total Square Foot Living Area
- 952
- Main Living Area
- 952
- Basement Area
- 952
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Exterior Wall Type
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof Type
- Gable
- Roof Material
- Asphalt Shingle
- Heating
- Gas Forced Air
- Air Conditioning
- 100
- Number Bathrooms
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- 5
Detached Structure # id=101
- Occupancy
- Garage
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Measurement Code
- Dimensions
- Measure 1
- 20
- Measure 2
- 24
- Grade
- 4
- Year Built
- 2003
- % Complete Improvement
- 95
- 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
$84,000 · Mar 8, 2010 · to COSTANZO, CHRISTOPHER C.
Jul 28, 2022Quit claim deednon-market transfer19210/301
COSTANZO, CHRISTOPHER C ← A&E 130 ASSETS LLC
Jan 14, 2022Deednon-market transfer18951/813
A&E 130 ASSETS LLC ← WELLS, MARY L (Treasurer)
Mar 8, 2010Deed$84,00013386/842
COSTANZO, CHRISTOPHER C. ← COSTANZO, NICHOLAS E
Feb 12, 2009Deed$50,20012928/915
COSTANZO, NICHOLUS E ← DEUTSCHE BNK NTL TRST CO TRUSTEE
Permits & assessment activity
8 records · Assessor
Permits and assessor field checks recorded against this parcel. “Pickup” rows are assessor reviews rather than building permits.
Year
Work
Status
Applied
2012
Review Value · BOARD OF REVIEW(Pickup)
Complete
2009-07-07
2011
Review Value · BOARD OF REVIEW(Pickup)
Partial
2009-07-07
2010
Review Value · BOARD OF REVIEW(Pickup)
Pass
2009-07-07
2005
Alterations · MISC(Permit)
Complete
2004-09-08
2005
Construction · GARAGE (480 sf)(Permit)
Complete
2003-07-21
2004
Construction · GARAGE (480 sf)(Permit)
Partial
2003-07-21
2004
Construction · GARAGE (720 sf)(Permit)
Cancel
2002-04-03
2003
Construction · GARAGE (720 sf)(Permit)
Pass
2002-04-03
Zoning
1 record · Assessor
| Zoning | Description | SF | Assessor Zoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| N3A | N3a Neighborhood District | — | Residential |
Photos
1 · Assessor
Tax assessment history
15 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
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$542
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$672+$130 interest
If redeemed at its history avg~109 days → Oct 2026 · 4 mo$585+$43 interest
If taken to deed$168k 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 $11/moschedule
1 year12 mo · $672 total+$130
Redemption notice21 mo · $770 total+$228
Deed eligibility24 mo · $802 total+$260
Hard cap36 mo · $932 total+$390
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $542 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.