Shelby County property record for 103 4th St, Defiance, IA 51527
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,814 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.642 acres (27,974 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,450 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 832200013091 |
| Primary APN | 832200013091 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,814 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,974 sqft (0.642 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 197 ft deep x 142 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 103 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEFIANCE |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 51527-3080 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN LTS 9, 10, 11 & 12 BLK 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF DEFIANCE |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-12 |
| Jurisdiction | SHELBY IA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3076 |
| Census Tract | 960100 |
Source: Shelby County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2024 HIGHWAY 59, DEFIANCE, IA 51527-7204 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001064 |
| 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 | $2,450.00 (+30.88%) | $167,662 (-) Land $11,715 Building $155,947 | $167,662 (-) Land $11,715 Building $155,947 |
| 2025 | $167,662 (+43.11%) Land $11,715 Building $155,947 | $167,662 (+43.11%) Land $11,715 Building $155,947 | |
| 2024 | $1,872.00 (+15.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $117,158 (+25.54%) Land $11,715 Building $105,443 | $117,158 (+25.54%) Land $11,715 Building $105,443 | |
| 2022 | $1,620.00 | $93,323 Land $7,810 Building $85,513 | |
| 2021 | $93,323 Land $7,810 Building $85,513 |
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 107 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Western Iowa Wireless.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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