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228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314 — Sold $111,787
228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314
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228 College AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314
Final sold price
SOLD$111,787
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
| 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
- Address
- 228 College AVE
- 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
- Current owner is locked. Sign in with an Assessors Data subscription to view.
- 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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