Buena Vista County property record for 1012 E 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,282 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-02-156-003 |
| Primary APN | 14-02-156-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,300 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 77.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1012 E 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | STORM LAKE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50588-2205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 07-04 STORM LAKE CORP HAYES GAHERTY & PRICHARD |
| Legal Subdivision | GAHERTY AND PRICHARD FIRST ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Township / Civil Division | STORM LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2074 |
| Census Tract | 960400 |
1012 E 4th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Buena Vista County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 WHITE CAP RD, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-7471 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUENA VISTA IA |
| Property Address | 1012 E 4TH ST, STORM LAKE, IA 50588-2205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000230100 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230100 |
| Name | CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1012 E 4th St was $3,282, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Buena Vista County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Municipality | Storm Lake City |
| Unified School District | Storm Lake Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $184,300 (+11.87%) Land $22,600 Building $161,700 | $184,300 (+11.87%) Land $22,600 Building $161,700 | |
| 2025 | $3,282.00 (+0.92%) | $164,740 Land $10,530 Building $154,210 | $164,740 Land $10,530 Building $154,210 |
| 2024 | $3,252.00 | ||
| 2023 | $156,010 (+31.19%) Land $10,530 Building $145,480 | $156,010 Land $10,530 Building $145,480 | |
| 2022 | $2,654.00 | $118,920 Land $10,530 Building $108,390 | |
| 2021 | $118,920 Land $10,530 Building $108,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1012 E 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2022
| 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.
The area around 1012 E 4th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | STORM LAKE WATER TREATMENT PLANT serves 11,431 people · EPA ID IA1178097 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Long Lines Metro Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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