7924.26.230.031 — Polk County parcel 7924.26.230.031

Map of parcel 7924.26.230.031. Center: latitude 41.6263, longitude -93.6033. 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

(no address)

None Listed IA None Listed
7924.26.230.031 · alt 110.42426.230.031
Redemption likelihoodHigh
Likely to redeem — favors the interest-yield play.
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$28
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$100
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 4fair
$1 of debt secures $4 of asset
Lot
0.02 ac
702 sf · 128 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
Vacant / land only+6
Low assessed value (<$25k)+9
Total22
Acquire the deed
If the owner never redeems, you can acquire the property — the acquisition play.
Base1
Vacant / land only+1
Low assessed value (<$25k)+1
Total3
Risk flagsTiny lotVacant / land onlyFederal liens not checkedSpecial assessments not checked
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

Treasurer

No prior tax-sale certificates on record — this is the parcel's first appearance at tax sale.

Who owns it

2 sources agree on identity

Owner names as reported by independent public records — discrepancies may indicate recent transfers or data lag.

Auction list says…
Assessor says…
JOHNSON, DARRYL A & JOHNSON, HEATHER M
Treasurer says…
JOHNSON, HEATHER M
Mailing: JOHNSON, HEATHER M 1301 E OAK PARK AVE DES MOINES IA 50316-1235
Owners of record · Assessor
JOHNSON, DARRYL ATitle Holder2024-01-1719698/396
JOHNSON, HEATHER MTitle Holder2024-01-1719698/396

Property details

Assessor
Location
City
None Listed
Zip
None Listed
Jurisdiction
Des Moines
District/Parcel
110/42426-230-031
Geoparcel
7924-26-230-031
Status
Active
School
Des Moines
Nbhd/Pocket
DM86/A
Tax Authority Group
DEM-C-DEM-770131
Submarket
Northeast Des Moines
Appraiser
Kaeden Lozano, 515-286-3138
Land
Square Feet
700
Acres
0.016
Topography
Normal
Shape
Rectangular
Vacancy
Rear or Landlocked
Unbuildable
Yes

Lot dimensions

GIS · centroid 41.6263, -93.6033
Acres: 0.016
Lot sqft: 702
Perimeter: 128 ft

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.

Jan 17, 2024Quit claim deednon-market transfer19698/396
JOHNSON, DARRYL AJOHNSON, HEATHER MCITY OF DES MOINES

Tax assessment history

2 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.

$100
Residential
~$2
+11.1%
$90
Residential
$2
Sept: $1
March: $1

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$28
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$35+$7 interest
If taken to deed$100 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 $1/moschedule
1 year12 mo · $35 total+$7
Redemption notice21 mo · $40 total+$12
Deed eligibility24 mo · $41 total+$13
Hard cap36 mo · $48 total+$20
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $28 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.