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228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314 — Sold $111,787

228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314

Another foreclosure property closed in Polk County, IA. Distressed sales like this move fast when the right buyer is ready.

Map of 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314 in Polk County, IA

228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314

Final sold price

SOLD

$111,787

768 sq ft Lot 6,580 sq ft

What sold at 228 College AVE, and for how much?

228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314 sold for $111,787 on July 13, 2026. The property is a residential, 2 bed, 1 bath, 768 sq ft, built in 1924. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-foreclosure lead sourced from county recorder foreclosure filings (NOD, lis pendens and auction notices) in Polk County.

Sale record at a glance

Recorded sale details for 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314
Address 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314
Sold price $111,787
Sold date
Property type Residential
Beds / baths 2 bed · 1 bath
Building area 768 sq ft
Year built 1924
County Polk County, IA
APN 080/04410-000-001
Foreclosure filing Notice of Foreclosure Sale

What is a foreclosure sale?

A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Polk County, Iowa alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.

Recently Sold Foreclosure Property: 228 College AVE, Des Moines IA 50314

Property profile

City / state / ZIP
Des Moines, IA, 50314
County
Polk County
Property type
Residential
Land use
Single Family Residential
Beds / baths
2 bed · 1 bath
Year built
1924
APN
080/04410-000-001

Scheduled auction

Auction
06/30/2026 at 10:00 AM
Minimum bid
-

Mailing address

228 COLLEGE AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314

Foreclosure & ownership

Current owner
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Trustor / borrower
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Trustee
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Document type
Notice of Foreclosure Sale
Unpaid balance
-
Past due amount
-
Assessed value
$108,200

Numbers from this sale

A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.

  • Sold price per sq ft$146Calculated from a 768 sq ft building and $111,787 sold price.
  • Sold vs. assessed value103%Sold price was 103% of the $108,200 county-assessed value.
  • Building-to-lot ratio12%Building footprint covers about 12% of the 6,580 sq ft lot.

About this foreclosure sale

228 College AVE, Des Moines IA 50314 changed hands as a foreclosure sale in Polk County, Iowa. The home closed at $111,787. At LeadCruncher, we track foreclosure sales like this so you can find the next distressed opportunity before the market catches up.

Frequently asked about this sale

How much did 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314 sell for?

228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314 sold for $111,787 on 07/13/2026.

When did 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314 sell?

The transfer of 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314 was recorded on in Polk County, IA.

Who sold 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314?

Listing-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314.

Who represented the buyer of 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314?

Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314.

What foreclosure filing is associated with 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314?

228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314 is linked to a Notice of Foreclosure Sale filing.

What kind of property is 228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314?

228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 2 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1924.

How can I find more pre-foreclosure leads near Des Moines?

LeadCruncher tracks pre-foreclosure filings (NOD, Lis Pendens, auction notices) across Polk County and nationwide. Use the Find Similar Leads button above to filter by IA and start with the freshest distressed property records.

What is a foreclosure sale?

A foreclosure sale is a property sold after a borrower defaults on their mortgage and the lender completes the foreclosure process. LeadCruncher tracks recently sold foreclosure properties in Polk County, Iowa alongside active pre-foreclosure filings, so investors and agents can spot distressed-market activity early.

Public records and foreclosure references

Want to verify this sale yourself? The Polk County, Iowa recorder holds the original deed, and the references below explain the pre-foreclosure process behind it. All of them apply in every state.

  • Public Records Online Directory

    County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.

  • How foreclosure works — Cornell Law

    Plain-English overview of the foreclosure process in the United States, including judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure and where a notice of default fits in the timeline.

  • Avoiding foreclosure — CFPB

    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau guidance on the options available to homeowners facing default — useful context for understanding a distressed seller's situation.

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