1368 E 16TH ST — Polk County parcel 7924.36.354.015
Map of parcel 7924.36.354.015. Center: latitude 41.6048, longitude -93.5954. 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
1368 E 16TH ST
DES MOINES IA 50316
7924.36.354.015 · alt 110.06196.001.000
Redemption likelihoodLow
Unlikely to redeem — favors taking the deed (acquisition).
Modeled estimate · not a guarantee
Owed
$8,331
tax year 2026 · face value
Assessed
$102k
total · land + improvements
Value-to-debt
1 : 12strong
$1 of debt secures $12 of asset
Lot
0.30 ac
13,176 sf · 464 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 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
2 certificates · Treasurer
Lost to deed1 went to tax deed · 2 delinquent years (2020–2023)
Tax year 2023Tax deed issuedcert 2025-7063
Sold Jun 16, 2025 for $923 · tax deed issued Jun 10, 2026
Tax year 2020Canceledcert 2022-1469
Sold Jun 28, 2022 for $636
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…
GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Treasurer says…
GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Mailing: MALDONADO, JUAN 1368 E 16TH ST DES MOINES IA 50316-4014
Owners of record · Assessor
GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITYTitle Holder2026-06-1120553/284
Property details
Assessor
Location
- Address
- 1368 E 16TH ST
- City
- DES MOINES
- Zip
- 50316
- Jurisdiction
- Des Moines
- District/Parcel
- 110/06196-001-000
- Geoparcel
- 7924-36-354-015
- Status
- Active
- School
- Des Moines
- Nbhd/Pocket
- DM08/Z
- Tax Authority Group
- DEM-C-DEM-770131
- Submarket
- Northeast Des Moines
- Appraiser
- Kaeden Lozano, 515-286-3138
Land
- Square Feet
- 13,300
- Acres
- 0.305
- Frontage
- 100
- Depth
- 133
- Topography
- Normal
- Shape
- Rectangle
- Vacancy
- No
- Unbuildable
- No
Lot dimensions
GIS · centroid 41.6048, -93.5954
Acres: 0.302
Lot sqft: 13,176
Perimeter: 464 ft
What's on it
Assessor · refreshed 4w ago
Style
Ranch
Year
1947
Sq ft
759
Beds/Baths
3/1
Foundation
Concrete Block
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Gable
Grade
5+05
Building & structure detail
2 records · Assessor
Residence # id=1
- Occupancy
- Single Family
- Residence Type
- 1 Story
- Building Style
- Ranch
- Year Built
- 1947
- Year Remodel
- 1996
- Number Families
- 1
- Grade
- 5+05
- Condition
- Below Normal
- Total Square Foot Living Area
- 759
- Main Living Area
- 759
- Basement Area
- 759
- Enclosed Porch Area
- 266
- Deck Area
- 170
- Foundation
- Concrete Block
- Exterior Wall Type
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof Type
- Gable
- Roof Material
- Asphalt Shingle
- Heating
- Gas Forced Air
- Air Conditioning
- 0
- Number Bathrooms
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- 5
Detached Structure # id=101
- Occupancy
- Garage
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Measurement Code
- Dimensions
- Measure 1
- 14
- Measure 2
- 20
- Story Height
- 1
- Grade
- 4
- Year Built
- 1996
- Condition
- Below Normal
Title & transfer history
5 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
$12,000 · Oct 1, 2009 · to MALDONADO, JUAN
Jun 11, 2026Deednon-market transfer20553/284
GREATER DES MOINES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ← CREIGHTON, CHARIS (Agent) WELLS, MARY L (Treasurer)
Oct 1, 2009Special warranty deed$12,00013226/184
MALDONADO, JUAN ← THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Feb 12, 2008Deed$69,74012549/768
SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP ← WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FA
Jun 12, 1998Deed$51,5007931/428
BOWERS, EDWARD J. ← HARTMAN, JENNIFER
Mar 11, 1997Deed$28,0007693/261
HARTMAN, JENNIFER ← HARTMAN, HERB
Permits & assessment activity
3 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 · CHECK CONDITION(Pickup)
No Add
2012-01-23
1997
Construction · GARAGE (280 sf) (Cost $4,166)(Permit)
Complete
1996-07-17
1988
Vacant - Recheck(Pickup)
Complete
1988-02-26
Zoning
1 record · Assessor
| Zoning | Description | SF | Assessor Zoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| N3A | N3a Neighborhood District | — | Residential |
Photos
1 · Assessor
Tax assessment history
18 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
$9,150
$42,250
$51,400
Residential
~$954
+25.4%
1997
$8,290
$32,710
$41,000
Residential
~$761
+132.7%
1995
$7,450
$10,170
$17,620
Residential
~$327
+9.9%
1993
$6,780
$9,260
$16,040
Residential
~$298
+3.5%
1989
$6,780
$8,720
$15,500
Residential
~$288
—
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$8,331
Interest rate2% / mo (≈24% / yr)
SaleJun 2026
Earliest redemption noticeMar 2028
Earliest deed eligibilityJun 2028
Certificate hard capJun 2029
If redeemed at 12 mo$10,330+$1,999 interest
If taken to deed$102k 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 $167/moschedule
1 year12 mo · $10,330 total+$1,999
Redemption notice21 mo · $11,830 total+$3,499
Deed eligibility24 mo · $12,330 total+$3,999
Hard cap36 mo · $14,329 total+$5,998
marks the statutory milestones from the timeline above. Flat 2%/mo on the $8,331 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.