103 E Forest Ave, Dows, IA 50071 Property Records

Wright County property record for 103 E Forest Ave, Dows, IA 50071 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Square Footage1,764 sqft Living Area
Lot Size34,322 sqft (0.787 acres)
GarageDetached, 224 sqft
Last Sale$52,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$914.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-25-476-013

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,764 sqft Living Area
1st Floor768 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area384 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
Interior StructurePlaster Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Exterior MaterialMetal Exterior
Construction TypeSteel Frame Construction
Foundation TypeConcrete Foundation
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area34,322 sqft (0.787 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area224 sqft Garage

Exterior Amenities

Shed1 Shed
Deck Area112 sqft Deck
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area80 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address103 E FOREST AVE
CityDOWS
StateIA
Zip50071-7753
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOTS 14 & 15 SE SE
Legal Lot Number14,15
JurisdictionWRIGHT IA
Minor Civil DivisionBLAINE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1177
Census Tract680400

Owner

Source: Wright County records · APN 12-25-476-013

Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing AddressPO BOX 105, DOWS, IA 50071-0105
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 07, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
IOWA FALLS STATE BANK
Jun 21, 2023Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 07, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 07, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number23-1768
Deed Book / Page2023 / 1768
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWRIGHT IA
Recording DateSep 07, 2023
Property Address103 E FOREST AVE, DOWS, IA 50071-7753
Document Number02023/1768
Book / Page2023 / 1768
Instrument DateAug 01, 2023
Instrument23-1768
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$82.40
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
AddressPO BOX 105, DOWS, IA 50071-0105

Mortgage

Document Number0000231781
DateSep 07, 2023
Instrument23-1781
Lender
NameIOWA FALLS STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueSep 05, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

June 2023: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionWRIGHT IA
Recording DateJun 21, 2023
Property Address103 E FOREST AVE, DOWS, IA 50071-7753
Document Number02023/1182
Book / Page2023 / 1182
Instrument DateJun 20, 2023
Instrument2023-1182
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 AUBURN DR, GROTTOES, VA 24441-5013

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wright County records · Assessment roll updated May 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIowa
CountyWright County
MunicipalityDows City
Unified School DistrictClarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$42,900 (-21.28%) Land $13,100 Building $29,800$42,900 (-21.28%) Land $13,100 Building $29,800
2024$914.00 (+18.09%)
2023$54,500 (+17.97%) Land $7,900 Building $46,600$54,500 (+17.97%) Land $7,900 Building $46,600
2022$774.00 Homeowner's exemption$46,200 Land $7,900 Building $38,300
2021$46,200 Land $7,900 Building $38,300

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