Shelby County property record for 101 8th Ave, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,420 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832205003021 |
| Primary APN | 832205003021 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,500 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 225 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 101 8TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAINS 1ST ADD N 100' OF E 145' BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAINS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3067 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 336, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-0336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Survivor |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Shelby County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby County |
| Municipality | Defiance City |
| Unified School District | Harlan Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,420.00 (-3.4%) | $122,579 (-) Land $10,904 Building $111,675 | $122,579 (-) Land $10,904 Building $111,675 |
| 2025 | $122,579 (+5.78%) Land $10,904 Building $111,675 | $122,579 (+5.78%) Land $10,904 Building $111,675 | |
| 2024 | $1,470.00 (-0.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $115,883 (+22.74%) Land $10,904 Building $104,979 | $115,883 (+22.74%) Land $10,904 Building $104,979 | |
| 2022 | $1,484.00 Homeowner's exemption | $94,416 Land $10,904 Building $83,512 | |
| 2021 | $94,416 Land $10,904 Building $83,512 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 62% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEFIANCE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 250 people · EPA ID IA8315018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
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