1817 22ND ST — Polk County parcel 7924.33.252.020

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Polk County · 2026 tax sale · GovEase lot 1340last year's list

1817 22ND ST

DES MOINES IA 50310
7924.33.252.020 · alt 080.03402.001.000
Redemption likelihoodLow
Unlikely to redeem — favors taking the deed (acquisition).
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$1,058
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$145k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 137strong
$1 of debt secures $137 of asset
Lot
0.29 ac
12,612 sf · 457 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 638 days to redeem · 1 went to tax deed · 10 delinquent years (1997–2023)
Tax year 2023Redeemedcert 2025-1073
Sold Jun 16, 2025 for $2,336 · redeemed Jul 17, 2025 (31 days)
Paid $2,450 to redeem · $94 interest to the certificate holder · by Mahamed, Abshir
Tax year 2019Tax deed issuedcert 2019-890
Sold Jun 17, 2019 for $425 · tax deed issued Oct 11, 2022
Tax year 2016Redeemedcert 2016-852
Sold Jun 27, 2016 for $705 · redeemed Apr 29, 2019 (1036 days)
Paid $1,601 to redeem · $508 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2012Redeemedcert 2012-1020-12
Sold Jun 18, 2012 for $614 · redeemed Sep 8, 2015 (1177 days)
Paid $950 to redeem · $529 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2011Redeemedcert 2011-1258-10
Sold Jun 27, 2011 for $1,158 · redeemed Nov 7, 2011 (133 days)
Paid $199 to redeem · $179 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2007Redeemedcert 2007-1409-07
Sold Jun 18, 2007 for $414 · redeemed Sep 18, 2008 (458 days)
Paid $199 to redeem · $179 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2003Redeemedcert 2003-1751-04
Sold Jun 16, 2003 for $440 · redeemed Aug 8, 2005 (784 days)
Paid $552 to redeem · $532 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 2001Redeemedcert 2001-1447-03
Sold Jun 18, 2001 for $370 · redeemed Sep 19, 2002 (458 days)
Paid $224 to redeem · $204 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 1999Redeemedcert 1999-1397-03
Sold Jun 14, 1999 for $169 · redeemed Mar 13, 2001 (638 days)
Paid $206 to redeem · $186 interest to the certificate holder
Tax year 1997Redeemedcert 1997-1886-01
Sold Jun 16, 1997 for $209 · redeemed Mar 29, 1999 (651 days)
Paid $205 to redeem · $185 interest to the certificate holder

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…
WARSAME, YUSUF ALI & MAHAMED, ABSHIR OMAR
Treasurer says…
WARSAME, YUSUF ALI
Mailing: WARSAME, YUSUF ALI 7535 HUMBOLDT CIR N BROOKLYN PARK MN 55444-2461
Owners of record · Assessor
WARSAME, YUSUF ALITitle Holder2023-09-1919602/561
MAHAMED, ABSHIR OMARTitle Holder2023-09-1919602/561

Property details

Assessor
Location
Address
1817 22ND ST
City
DES MOINES
Zip
50310
Jurisdiction
Des Moines
District/Parcel
080/03402-001-000
Geoparcel
7924-33-252-020
Status
Active
School
Des Moines
Nbhd/Pocket
DM75/Z
Tax Authority Group
DEM-C-DEM-770131
Submarket
Northwest Des Moines
Appraiser
Joseph Peterson, 515-286-3011
Land
Square Feet
12,648
Acres
0.29
Frontage
93
Depth
136
Topography
Normal
Shape
Rectangle
Vacancy
No
Unbuildable
No

Lot dimensions

GIS · centroid 41.6111, -93.6465
Acres: 0.290
Lot sqft: 12,612
Perimeter: 457 ft

What's on it

Assessor · refreshed 4w ago
Style
Bungalow
Year
1914
Sq ft
2040
Beds/Baths
5/1
Foundation
Brick
Exterior
Mixed Frame
Roof
Gable
Grade
5+05

Building & structure detail

1 record · Assessor
Residence # id=1
Occupancy
Single Family
Residence Type
1 Story
Building Style
Bungalow
Year Built
1914
Year Remodel
2005
Number Families
1
Grade
5+05
Condition
Above Normal
Total Square Foot Living Area
2040
Main Living Area
1416
Upper Living Area
624
Basement Area
475
Enclosed Porch Area
168
Deck Area
200
Foundation
Brick
Exterior Wall Type
Mixed Frame
Roof Type
Gable
Roof Material
Asphalt Shingle
Heating
Gas Forced Air
Air Conditioning
100
Number Bathrooms
1
Bedrooms
5
Rooms
7

Title & transfer history

2 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
$82,500 · Sep 19, 2023 · to WARSAME, YUSUF ALIMAHAMED, ABSHIR OMAR
Sep 19, 2023Warranty deed$82,50019602/561
WARSAME, YUSUF ALIMAHAMED, ABSHIR OMARGREYFOX PROPERTIES LLC
Oct 12, 2022Deednon-market transfer19294/721
GREYFOX PROPERTIES LLCWELLS, MARY L (Treasurer)

Permits & assessment activity

27 records · Assessor

Permits and assessor field checks recorded against this parcel. “Pickup” rows are assessor reviews rather than building permits.

2025
Review Value · CHECK CONDITION(Pickup)
Complete
2025-01-15
2011
Alterations · INTERIOR(Permit)
Complete
2010-02-17
2011
Alterations · REMODEL (624 sf)(Permit)
Complete
2006-03-17
2011
Alterations · REMODEL(Permit)
Complete
2006-02-23
2010
Alterations · REMODEL (624 sf)(Permit)
Pass/Partial
2006-03-17
2010
Alterations · REMODEL(Permit)
Pass/Partial
2006-02-23
2009
Alterations · REMODEL (624 sf)(Permit)
Pass/Partial
2006-03-17
2009
Addition · GARAGE (308 sf)(Permit)
Complete
2006-02-23
2009
Alterations · REMODEL(Permit)
Pass/Partial
2006-02-23
2009
Addition · DECK (192 sf)(Permit)
Complete
2005-09-08
2008
Alterations · REMODEL (624 sf)(Permit)
Pass/Partial
2006-03-17
2008
Alterations · REMODEL(Permit)
Pass/Partial
2006-02-23
2008
Addition · GARAGE (308 sf)(Permit)
Pass
2006-02-23
2008
Addition · DECK (192 sf)(Permit)
Pass/Partial
2005-09-08
2008
Addition · STORY(Permit)
Cancel
2005-02-09
2008
Addition · STORY (624 sf)(Permit)
Cancel
2003-10-29
2007
Alterations · REMODEL (624 sf)(Permit)
Partial
2006-03-17
2007
Alterations · REMODEL(Permit)
Partial
2006-02-23
2007
Addition · GARAGE (308 sf)(Permit)
Pass
2006-02-23
2007
Addition · DECK (192 sf)(Permit)
Partial
2005-09-08
2007
Addition · STORY(Permit)
Partial
2005-02-09
2007
Addition · STORY (624 sf)(Permit)
Partial
2003-10-29
2006
Addition · DECK (192 sf)(Permit)
Pass/Partial
2005-09-08
2006
Addition · STORY(Permit)
Pass/Partial
2005-02-09
2006
Addition · STORY (624 sf)(Permit)
Pass/Partial
2003-10-29
2005
Addition · STORY (624 sf)(Permit)
Partial
2003-10-29
2004
Addition · STORY (624 sf)(Permit)
Pass
2003-10-29

Zoning

1 record · Assessor
ZoningDescriptionSFAssessor Zoning
N5N5 Neighborhood DistrictResidential

Auditor adjustments

Exemptions & limitations · Assessor
CategoryNameInformation
2025 Homestead CreditMAHAMED, ABSHIR OApplication #470384

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.

$145,200
Residential
~$2,694
+33.5%
$108,800
Residential
$2,140
Sept: $1,070
March: $1,070
+30.0%
$83,700
Residential
$1,748
Sept: $874
March: $874
+10.9%
$75,500
Residential
$870
Sept: $435
March: $435
+4.6%
$72,200
Residential
$806
Sept: $403
March: $403
+7.4%
$67,200
Residential
$668
Sept: $334
March: $334
+2.1%
$65,800
Residential
$616
Sept: $308
March: $308
0.5%
$66,100
Residential
$602
Sept: $301
March: $301
+8.4%
$61,000
Residential
$1,154
Sept: $577
March: $577
+0.8%
$60,500
Residential
$1,058
Sept: $529
March: $529
+29.0%
$46,900
Residential
$820
Sept: $410
March: $410
+44.4%
$32,490
Residential
$540
Sept: $270
March: $270
+18.3%
$27,470
Residential
$436
Sept: $218
March: $218
+13.3%
1999
$24,240
Residential
$366
Sept: $183
March: $183
+8.3%
1997
$22,380
Residential
$330
Sept: $165
March: $165
+6.2%
1995
$21,070
Residential
~$391
+15.6%
1993
$18,230
Residential
~$338

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$1,058
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$1,312+$254 interest
If redeemed at its history avg~596 days → Feb 2028 · 20 mo$1,481+$423 interest
If taken to deed$145k 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 · $1,312 total+$254
Redemption notice21 mo · $1,502 total+$444
Deed eligibility24 mo · $1,566 total+$508
Hard cap36 mo · $1,820 total+$762
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $1,058 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.