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
Sold at tax sale · winning bid 24%
Bought by a bidder at the live sale — no longer biddable. Kept for history.
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
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
Permits & assessment activity
27 records · Assessor
Permits and assessor field checks recorded against this parcel. “Pickup” rows are assessor reviews rather than building permits.
Year
Work
Status
Applied
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
| Zoning | Description | SF | Assessor Zoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| N5 | N5 Neighborhood District | — | Residential |
Auditor adjustments
Exemptions & limitations · Assessor
| Category | Name | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Homestead Credit | MAHAMED, ABSHIR O | Application #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.
Year
Land
Improvements
Total
Property tax
Change
1999
$7,060
$17,180
$24,240
Residential
$366
Sept: $183
March: $183
+8.3%
1997
$6,520
$15,860
$22,380
Residential
$330
Sept: $165
March: $165
+6.2%
1995
$6,140
$14,930
$21,070
Residential
~$391
+15.6%
1993
$5,310
$12,920
$18,230
Residential
~$338
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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.